Family, Ministry, Mothering, Parenting/Family

Moms, Embrace the Mundane. You Are Raising Blossoms Rare

Recently I came across this poem in my “Streams In The Desert” devotional book. It encouraged me deeply. Reminded me that there is glory in the mundane, blessing in the everyday. This is where God meets us and changes us to be more like Him! I longed to walk along an easy road, And leave… Read More Moms, Embrace the Mundane. You Are Raising Blossoms Rare

Gospel, Relationships

5 Things I Want My Children To Know About 9/11

Last night I asked this question on the Embracing Grace FB page, and got some really touching replies of how 9/11 has impacted families forever: Post by Embracing Grace. I’ll never forget where I was. You probably won’t ever forget, either. I was sitting in chapel in Bible College- just a normal day during the… Read More 5 Things I Want My Children To Know About 9/11

Family, Friendship, God's Power, Life Lessons, Relationships, Stories of Grace

Stories of Grace: An Adoption Amazing

Sunday afternoon in a balmy August in Canada. Lonely bleating in the distance reminded us that we were on a sheep farm. Would the kids like to go and watch them shear the sheep? Of course they would. And so we wound through country vegetable gardens and tire swings and border collies to the rustic… Read More Stories of Grace: An Adoption Amazing

Five Minute Friday

Memories In Red {Five Minute Friday}

My first recollection of the word “red” is actually one of my earliest childhood memories. My mom tells me that red was my favourite colour when I was very small. This love for red was encouraged by {and maybe prompted by} none other than…a book! The title of the book was “Ann Likes Red” and… Read More Memories In Red {Five Minute Friday}

Family, Homeschooling, Mothering, Parenting/Family

Thoughts On Homeschooling {Part Two}

So the other day I let you in on the “why” of switching homeschool curriculum. In this post I’d like to share the “what” that we’ve chosen to use and why it seems like a better fit for our family. After casually reading about Sonlight from a friend over the past few years, I’ve been… Read More Thoughts On Homeschooling {Part Two}