When It Rains Inside Your House
We spent the day moving boxes into our new home and everything was going great until there was a downpour outside. And then the downpour…
Category: Personal
HOPE
Sunday morning I was invited to speak at CRIBS, a center for abused women. When I was praying about what to share, God impressed upon…
The Greater Tragedy
Almost everyday, I watch the early morning news on the aftermath of Hurricane Haiyan (Yolanda to us). In fact, I feel guilty as I sit…
Plagiarized
After a crazy week at the hospital, I checked my email and received a disturbing message. A concerned reader of Teachwithjoy told me that there…
No, You Cannot Feed the Lions
Some weeks ago we hand-fed giraffes in the Singapore Zoo, which was especially fun for Tiana who loves animals. When we got to the lions,…
The Unexpected Gift
It’s amazing how God demonstrates how personal he is, how thoughtful he is of his children. Alot of times it’s in the small ways that…
The Day I Said Yes to Edric
It was amazing to find this document in my files! Twelve years ago, Edric and I wrote about how God brought us back together after…
A Reflective Reaction to the Overruling of the DOMA
Before proceeding, let it be said that I espouse a Biblical worldview. Therefore this entry may be taken with offense by some who disagree with…
family, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Parenting & Homeschooling, Personal, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships, Thoughts
The Hearts I Hold
Titus is a very mechanically-inclined child. He is my little “tinkerer.” When he enters a room, he will touch whatever he can get his hands…
family, God, Home, Home management, motherhood, Parenting, Personal, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Homemaking and The Bird That Fell From A Tree
Before it sounds like I am on a campaign to define an entire generation’s perception on women, this is a personal reflection. It is my…
Have You Ever Seen An Evil Person?
“Mom, have you ever seen an evil person?” This was the thought-provoking question my 7-year old posited to me when he was lying on his…
The Habit of “I Love You”
At 1:45 in the morning, I was in between dream state and wakefulness when Edric came in to the room and got into bed beside…
