It’s That Time of Year Again…New Planners, New Books, New Resolve

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It’s that time of year again when most American families are getting ready for another school year.  Whether your children attend public school,  private school,  or you choose to homeschool your children,  a certain amount of planning and preparation usually takes place.

We have been a homeschooling family from the time our children began their  “formal”  education.  Our four have finished high school and so my official homeschooling mom badge has been laid aside.  It is kind of bittersweet to read all of the mommy blogs in which they talk about their upcoming school year  -  the new planners,  scouring …

From a Babe You’ve Known the Sacred Writings

One thing that I’ve been working on lately is a list if suggested Bible lessons/topics that parents should teach their children.  Ignorance of Bible content is not a problem limited to third world countries, such as where we currently live.  It is an increasingly world-wide challenge, as worldly pleasures compete more and more for our time.  This isn’t just a challenge for children, but it affects all ages.  So, I would like to challenge you to make Bible knowledge a priority in your family.  Help your children become students of the Word. Knowledge alone is not the same thing as …

It’s Time for Some Good News

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Recent news of the killer tornadoes that have swept through the South has been very sobering. Images and videos made available online simply underscore the reality that there are a lot of people suffering in ways that they never could have previously imagined.   It seems like …

Something to Think About

Today was a busy, productive day.  I spent the morning doing some housework – swept and mopped the pantry, kitchen, dining room, living room, my bedroom and bathroom. I also spent a little time pulling some weeds.  Since George and I had a Bible study to go to this afternoon, I cooked a pot of beans early in the day, so that they would be ready for supper.  We had a typical Tanzanian supper:  ugali, beans, mchicha, and some fruit.  Very simple but satisfying.  Yesterday we received a couple of boxes of special treats from family in the States; including …