Our Home in Indiana
Sometimes I daydream about living a minimalist lifestyle. Fewer things, less clutter, less to worry about, right? This is not always true, because even (especially) non-material things can create “clutter” in our lives. But that’s a post for another day. In real life, I’m pretty far from minimalism, although I…
When I was growing up, my family established Friday evenings as our Pizza & Movie night at home. Habits of our youth easily carry over when we begin determining traditions for our own growing families, and this is one I couldn’t let go of! But with rising grocery prices, I’ve…
The older I get, the more I find useful gifts the most enjoyable. As the Old Masters of generations past have long since discovered, the combination of form and function is unbeatable! Since Christmas, the gifts I’ve been enjoying the most are those that are both aesthetically appealing and useful.…
Here we are again, almost inexplicably, at the beginning of another year. It’s the expected and routine, yet a miracle in itself. Our long-established 12-month calendar begins anew, resets at the turn of every year in these anni Domini. Because it truly is a gift from our Lord Himself that…
“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:17 From an old English parsonage down by the seaThere came in the twilight a message to me;Its quaint Saxon legend, deeply…
It’s been a busy summer. And now, here we are at the end of it, starting a new school year. I’m trying to collect my thoughts and remember all that we’ve done so far this year! Summer tends to be a whirlwind, and I’ve never felt that 7 weeks in…