But that's the way it is with creating beauty. Sometimes it requires hard, difficult, and even painful work to achieve the goals....
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Since various forms of literature combine beautifully to form one continuous story of grace, it is critical that we learn to approach each portion of Scripture appropriately....
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Even when we strive to be intentional about building time for rest into our routines, it’s a struggle. It’s hard because to rest takes faith....
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When we work together, divide tasks by our own gifts and talents, and engage in trade, we become part of an interconnected social “network” so much larger than ourselves. ...
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Much of our timidity as moms comes from the fear that we’re missing something. That we don’t have the authority or the skills or the abilities needed to move full throttle ahead in our service to the Lord through our families. ...
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Active unity, manifested in true togetherness, will take an ordinary marriage and turn it into one that causes others to look at us as Paul looked at the Thessalonians, driving him to give “thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers, remembering before our...
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I’m hoping that when kids and parents admire creation, they will be reminded that they are a part of God’s beautiful creation too and that we too are image bearers of the love and goodness and beauty and creativity of our God....
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What are your five goals and how do you plan to achieve them? And, most importantly, how will you make the mentoring of your children the cornerstone of family life?...
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God grants us grace as well through all of our ups and downs. He sees our own uniqueness, even as He teaches us to appreciate the same in our children....
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Although I stress the importance of staying home when the kids are little ones, it’s also just important to find the time to join a Bible study, attend church, or get involved in some way that allows you the benefits the community of Christ brings into our lives....
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The idea that economics is about math is understandable. But people are at the true heart of the economy....
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Whether we can carry a tune or not - whether we are aware of it or not - music has strongly impacted each and every one of us. We cannot usually recall the specific words of a sermon, but we can remember theology taught to us in hymns. ...
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Sight & Sound began humbly. Founder Glenn Eshelman was so inspired by the beauty of the world around him that he began painting landscapes as a boy. He eventually bought a camera to take reference photos for his paintings....
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Every child, whether or not they conform to the common standard of the “easy” or “good” child, has God-given strengths that are perfectly suited for something, something in God’s plan designed for this precious child, something which other more typical children could never achieve. ...
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Certainly, God can help anyone overcome the challenge of a parent who set a poor example, but do we honestly want our example to be a challenge that our kids have to overcome? Wouldn’t we rather be a good example for them?...
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I don't regret doing for my children and family, but when I have heart-to-hearts with my grown daughters, I emphasize their need to take time for themselves in order to care for others....
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When demands are made from those who should be patiently and gently walking through hardship with us, it only adds weight to the gospel instead of bringing relief. ...
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Whether it’s marriage, parenting, or homeschooling, things can be stressful. But in time, everything tends to work out and stories form....
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Birds of a feather often flock together. But if our children only spend time in community with people like them, then people who are different will be “others.”...
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Maybe it’s not that parenting is more difficult, but rather, I worry more. Perhaps it’s worry that is the difficult part of parenting....
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If we believe that God is capable of saving lost souls and converting the greatest of sinners, then we need to have faith that God is capable of working through our teens’ doubts...
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In a portion of Scripture that is often synonymous with lists of dos and don’ts, the Lord reminded me of His character and the big picture....
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We definitely want to teach our children to avoid immoral engagement. But, when our interests are compatible with a secular approach, why not get out there and interact with the “world,” showing them how we as Christians walk through daily life?...
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In the end, the happy couple is not the perfect couple. Instead they are often found working hard at keeping a balance by taking time to evaluate and listen....
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While I do fully recognize the nourishment that comes from being with others who are like-minded, I cannot help but wonder if the increase in homeschool community interactions is causing a different socialization problem - one that could impact ourselves and our children as powerfully as a lack of socialization...
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