Wednesdays with Words: Keep Silence
Once, when I was a child, Christmas Day fell on a Sunday and went to worship service as we normally did. We went to a mainline church and were some of the few who were there. Instead of regular service we chose hymns as a congregation. Someone asked for “Let all mortal flesh keep silence.”…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for November 30, 2015
For Today… Outside my window…. the sun has set and the sky is black. Our outdoor Christmas decor is all in place thanks to N-boy’s help and encouragement. I am thinking… I should have checked the meat defrosting in the microwave sooner. I am thankful… for wonderful Thanksgiving celebrations with both Jason and my extended…
Annual Christmas Ornaments for the Non-Crafty Mom
Every year I make an ornament for my children. I’m not particularly crafty, nor patient, and am too busy to have a many-stepped project to do during this time of the year. So, they have to be easy. Overall, I’m happy with what I’ve made, there were a few years that were less successful than…
Wednesdays with Words: Steadfast, Endures, Forever
It’s the day before Thankgiving here in the US. The children and I are heading to my parent’s home to help my mom prepare tomorrow’s dinner. Anyway, today I want to consider the reason for and recipient for our Thanksgiving. The recipient is God. He is deserving of our thanks. Period. We are his creatures,…
The Simple Woman’s Daybook for November 23, 2015
For Today… Monday, November 23, 2015 Outside my window…. it’s cooooold. We took the dog for a walk and met our friends this morning and it was soooo cccccold. Winter coats and hats and gloves. I am thinking… about what we want to eat this week. I am thankful… there are several meals this week I don’t…
Yuletide Session 2015
Every year I overplan. Officially, this is our break time. I still want to do something after a devotional, beautiful vein. And math. Oh, wait, math is beautiful too. This year, I sat down with my mom and planned our “with them” outings. They’re on Mondays, which I may regret, but that was the day…
Wednesdays with Words: Life Can Be Explored
From Susan Schaeffer Macaulay’s For the Children’s Sake: The child should enjoy an atmosphere where life can be explored in a rich way. Little holy hedges are not what is wanted. Understanding the objective certainty of the truth of God gives an atmosphere that is free from fear. We can face up to people’s ideas….
