When Mrs. Schaeffer first wrote The Hidden Art of Homemaking, segregation and integration were big items in the news. I think her take on it is very refreshing. She starts the chapter by quoting two Bible passages: After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and …
We're nearly to the end of the book The Hidden Art of Homemaking. I love how Mrs. Schaeffer takes a subject - clothing - that can be very controversial and shows us that the important thing is the heart of the person not their outward appearance. That doesn't mean I agree with everything she says …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I don't know how well known this song is. I discovered it one day when I was just sitting at the piano playing through hymns. I fell in love with it that first time and have played it many times since. I love to play and sing it when I'm in a contemplative mood. There …
This is a subject dear to my heart because so many people in my family love to write and are good at it - my husband, oldest daughter, oldest son, dad. In some ways we have more ways to write now and yet paradoxically less communication happening. As I read this chapter I thought about …
We sang this song yesterday morning in church. It's been a while since I've heard it, and the message really hit me in relation to what happened in Orlando. Jesus came to earth out of love for all mankind. He came to reconcile us to God and give us peace. He doesn't call for us …
Disclosure: Affiliate Link Today I want to talk about the things I love about my digital scrapbooking software. I'm hoping to convince you that this can be a fun and easy way to get your pictures off of your camera and social media and into books for your family to enjoy. I have tried several …
Intentional Simplicity 