I think it goes without saying that there is never a time when we don't need Jesus. However, there do seem to be times when the need is more in our face than at other times. I would say these days the need is in our face. Daily I see no way forward except by …
Wow! It's been a long time since I wrote a post about what we've been reading. That doesn't mean we haven't been reading though. It just means I've had a busy summer and spotty internet. I love living rurally, but sometimes I miss easy internet access. Okay, my daughter and I are having an argument …
I started off this week by helping my middle daughter sew a skirt for herself. She wanted white fabric - brave girl. It was a very simple pattern just a front and back and an elastic waist. She finished it in one day and did a great job. I made another clutch this week. This …
Mrs. Schaeffer starts this chapter with her definition of "creative recreation". "...Firstly, it is recreation which produces creative results, stimulates creativity, refreshes one's ideas and stirs one to 'produce'. Secondly, it is recreation which is the result of original ideas, creative because someone has creatively planned an evening, a day, an occupation which in itself …
I know I say that I love all of these hymns, but I truly do, and this one is no exception. Life feels so scary sometimes these days. I love these hymns that encourage my faith - I have a God who cares for me. The author said the hymn came to him in about …
I'm trying to remember what I've done this week. Between the heat and my husband having some pretty bad back problem I feel like I haven't accomplished much. I fixed a skirt for my youngest daughter. The only problem was that the mend was visible so I added a BIG button and then threw on …
The news has been so sad and scary lately. It was making me feel depressed. However, God reminded me of this song yesterday. The second verse especially seemed tailor-made for me. The truth in the chorus - "Life's trials will seem so small when we see Christ" - is something to be meditated upon. Sometimes …
This has been such a hot week, and I don't function well in heat. My children have been enjoying the heat - they've had a couple of water fights. I was able to get some sewing and scrapbooking accomplished, and tomorrow we're having a scrapbook party (all day) at my house. I always have fun and …
Intentional Simplicity 