Saturday Crafty-ness
I finally pulled my Brother Sewing Machine out of its six-month old box. It was just sitting there, growing out-modeled. The saying, “It’s hard to…
Set Them Up for Success
Are you a parent wondering what is the best kind of education for your child where he will learn and be successful someday? Are you…
Fathers and Children
A long while ago I wrote an article called “The Lost Boys,” in reference to men who have grown up without the guidance of their…
Red Maple
Canadian food isn’t common in the Philippines. So it was a treat to be invited to the opening of Red Maple Café Resaurant and Lounge. …
Pyrotechnics Up Close
This was my second time to watch the World Pyro Olympics competition which is held in Manila Bay, facing the Mall of Asia. Last time…
Love Beyond Us
It is always a privilege when Edric and I are invited to speak at retreats, give seminars, counsel couples, and lead discipleship groups as a…
How They Love One Another
I know my kids love one another but there are moments when this love is demonstrated in ways that amaze me. In the past week…
Character Building, Education, Events, Family Activities, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Socialization
What’s the Game Plan?
Do you have a game plan for your child this summer? Would you like them to learn a sport or hone their existing athletic skills?…
Three Times A Charm in Bataan
It was our third visit to Bataan but this one was especially fun for the family. First, we got to serve together. The older kids…
A Good Run With My Good “Pusher”
Edric got me to run in a 21K “fun” run yesterday. I know there may be readers out there who have done real marathons and…
Bible, Character, Character Building, Education, Homeschool, Learning Environment, motherhood, Parenting, Raising Boys, Raising Girls, Relationships
Dealing With Meltdowns
When my kids have their once-in-a-while “meltdowns” during our homeschooling, I am faced with two options. The first is to be annoyed, which is a…
Character, Character Building, Christianity, Education, God, Homeschool, motherhood, Parenting, Thoughts
Do We Really Need to Be Stressed?
My older sons were de-motivated at the beginning of the morning. When they looked over the homeschool work they had to get done, they sulked…
