I agree. It's a little weird. But I have a bizarre fascination with Benedict Arnold. As far as I'm concerned, he is one of the most intriguing characters in all of American history. And he's also one of the most tragic. Because Benedict Arnold wasn't always a traitor. His legacy … [Read more...]
The History I’ve Discovered in My Family Tree
I have always believed that where a person came from is not nearly so important as where they are going. We can't change our heritage, after all, but we can change our direction for the future, which is a beautiful thing. At the same time, God Himself put great emphasis upon heritage. … [Read more...]
February Children’s Book Share – Henry and the Cannons: An Extraordinary True Story of the American Revolution
A few years ago the kids and I spent an entire year of history studying only the Colonial Period through the American Revolution. That's all we covered. And I still felt like we barely scratched the surface on the subject! But I came across some wonderful books in our study! Whether … [Read more...]
Why You Should Subscribe to My Favorite YouTube Channel
Instructional videos are all the rage. Why learn something written in boring black-and-white when you can just watch a video about it, right? Except that I generally view video as a time vacuum. When I can skim a page of written material and learn in 30 seconds what a YouTube video … [Read more...]
The Trouble with Minimalism
There is truth to the old adage that says less is more. For decades it seemed American society tried to measure success and happiness with stuff. More stuff meant greater prosperity, joy, and fulfillment. Except that it didn’t. A younger generation watched an older one … [Read more...]
Chewy Chocolate Chip and Cranberry Granola Cookies
My kids love granola bars and I love the convenience of quick, grab-and-go snacks. On a busy morning or for a light snack at any time throughout the day, prepackaged granola bars are an easy choice. But there's one problem: Granola bars are really pretty bad for you. … [Read more...]
5 Simple Tools Every Cook Needs in the Kitchen
I will confess I am all about kitchen gadgets. I am instinctively drawn to the kitchen tool aisle of every housewares department, and I fight the temptation to buy and try them all. Because, while I know fancy-schmancy tools are not necessary to produce amazing meals, I also know … [Read more...]
January Book Share – Finding Home: An Imperfect Path to Faith and Family
If anyone can talk about the vital importance of HOME and family, surely it is a former foster child. Maybe that's why I enjoyed this book by Jim Daly so very much. It touched me to learn that the president and CEO of such an influential Christian ministry as Focus on the Family came … [Read more...]
Intentional Steps for the New Year
I'm pretty sure my face betrayed my surprise. But this statement. Coming from this person. It was just a little hard not to react. See, their goal was good -- to be a youth pastor someday. The problem was that I saw absolutely no steps being made toward that goal. None. This adult person … [Read more...]
Dried Cranberry Oat Granola
I've never been a big fan of breakfast cereal. It's cold, it gets soggy, and most varieties look, smell, and taste artificial. But there was one cereal my mom would buy when I was a kid that was different. She called it granola, but I've never been able to remember the name on the box. We … [Read more...]
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