My Exceeding Joy
It’s been another back-breaking day for me without househelp. At one point Sunday morning, I wanted to cry out of self-pity. But God used Edan…
Category: Bible
Positively, Sweetly
I want our home to be a contagiously encouraging environment. Some days ago I wrote about affection as a powerful motivator, but so is affirmation….
Bible, Education, Homeschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Parenting & Homeschooling, Relationships, Thoughts
Be A Hugger Not a Slugger
There are days when my kids have a rough time dealing with homeschooling and all they need is a big, long hug to make it…
Going Back to the Garden (Part 2) – Intimacy in Marriage
As my husband, Edric, becomes more of a public personality because of his TV hosting, he gets more attention from the opposite sex. I suppose…
Bible, Character Building, Christianity, Discipline, Education, Events, family, God, Homeschool, Parenting, Parenting & Homeschooling, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
10-Year Parenting Anniversary
Parenting has hit a 10-year anniversary for Edric and I, with our eldest, Elijah, turning 10 today. We are still in the trenches of parenting…
Affects of Porn on the Male Brain
A must read article by William M. Struthers, Ph.D:Affects of Porn on the Male Brain This article was forwarded to me by a relative and…
When He Feels Like A King
(Written with permission from Edric and recently edited to remove the cynical parts that I felt were unnecessary and detracted from the main point. Ahhh,…
Money Matters in Marriage
I am not a financial guru (that’s so obvious), but my husband seems to be esteemed as such because of his involvement as host for…
When Little Pebbles Rob Your Peace
From website problems, to issues with my gadgets that have made me feel stupid and old, to losing 397 notes (many of which were articles)…
Bible, Christianity, family, Father, God, Home, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Wanted: Father.
When Edric and I first became parents, we were wet behind the ears. Most of what we knew about raising our kids was theoretical or…
Bible, Character Building, Christianity, God, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Bickering Brothers to Best Buds
It’s inevitable that four kids will argue, dispute, compete, and be at odds on occasion. When I say on occasion, I mean at least once…
From Shirt-Ironing to Full-on Battle
From time to time, my pride horns come out when Edric corrects me or calls out an area that I need to improve on. I…
