No matter how old you are, visual aids make any story more memorable. When it comes to Bible storytelling, people make fun of the old flannelgraphs. I realize the technology is pretty antiquated, but as a kid I loved a story told with visuals of almost any kind! Now more … [Read more...]
My Life is Harder Than Yours
Note: It's been nearly four years since I wrote this post, but I notice this little human tendency has not changed... I heard about Gwyneth's comments and I couldn't help but chuckle to myself. Actress-and-mother Gwyneth Paltrow sent moms all over the country into an absolute … [Read more...]
5 Reasons You Should Go to a Homeschool Convention
There's no question about it: you can have a happy, fully successful homeschool year without ever attending a homeschooling convention. You can provide your children with a solid education and be a positive, focused, contented homeschooling mom or dad, all without ever setting one foot into a … [Read more...]
Why “Xmas” Shouldn’t Offend You
There are some Christians to whom there are few sins greater than use of the word "Xmas". Because obviously the abbreviation is designed to remove Christ from the day, to X out any reminder of the whole reason we celebrate Christmas. Well, except that it isn't. Hang on for a … [Read more...]
But There’s Grace
I haven't been here in a long time. I haven't forgotten my blog. I haven't meant to forsake it. In fact, I've been meaning to return for a very long time. I just kept thinking, "When this is done, I'll blog again. When we reach that point, I'll start … [Read more...]
Because There Are More Important Things Than Your Happiness
Your happiness really is not the most important thing. Ouch. I think most of us read that and something within us bristles a little. Because we want to be happy. I mean, we really want it. All of us. And it's human nature to seek out our own … [Read more...]
Why Christian Symbols in the Home are Important
It's something I don't see as often anymore, but as a child I remember many of my Christian friends having giant family Bibles on display in their homes. Now these were hardly practical, easy-to-use Bibles. We had one ourselves that we displayed atop our massive 1970s stereo cabinet -- the … [Read more...]
Five Ways to Make Visitors to Your Church Feel Welcome
Have you ever wondered what it would be like if they did online reviews of churches in the same way they do of restaurants and shops? Scour the internet and you'll actually find a few, but reviews of this type tend to be emotionally or politically-charged rants more often than … [Read more...]
7 Tips for Raising Kids to Reject the Christian Faith
Yeah, I'm a Christian and, yes, you read that title right. You see, aside from what the Bible tells us clearly, I can't offer great insight into what it takes to raise devoted, lifelong followers of Christ. I don't even have my own kids raised yet, so fool-proof advice from me on how to bring … [Read more...]
To the Kind Stranger Who Praised My Little Family
Dear Sir: I'm afraid I'm a little slow to say thank you, but that doesn't mean I haven't been incredibly grateful for your kind words from the day you spoke them! What a blessing you were to me, and to all of us! And what a blessing your words have been every time I've thought of them … [Read more...]
