Life
My son parked his mower in an open ended shed for the winter. His ball cap slung into the seat waiting for the spring. As the weather warmed unbeknownst to my son, a mother house finch found the cap upturned … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Faith
Enjoy the ADVENTure!
This is the first week of advent, the beginning of the Christmas season. Many families use advent calendars or wreath to help count down the days to Christmas and to keep Christ in Christmas.
Continue reading →The Gospel in Our Stories
We often recognize stories as having a beginning, middle, and end but do we recognize the smaller points of the Gospel, the pointing to God in literature and storytelling?
Continue reading →Book Review–WHAT IS GIVEN FROM THE HEART by Patricia C. McKissack
I found this absolute treasure of a book on my latest trip to the library. I sometimes go there to relax, browse the shelves, and see what “new” books have appeared since my last visit. Often I find that spark … Continue reading →
Sharing Prayer Time with Children
Prayers are whispered, spoken out loud and/or said in our thoughts. We pray for healing, for forgiveness, for guidance. We share prayers of thanksgiving and joy.
Continue reading →Opening Windows of Learning
Are your children daydreaming, staring out the window, never finishing their studies in the time allotted, just plain bored? Is it their fault or is there another way to approach learning that is more enjoyable and sustainable? I wonder what … Continue reading →