"Why doesn't God ever answer my prayers?" Her anguish rolls down her cheeks in large, salty droplets. I gather her shaking body into my arms and hold her close. It was a little thing that set off the flood of tears, but I know the question stems from something much bigger. Why, Lord? I've asked … Continue reading When Your Child Wrestles with Big Questions
Last Tuesday was curriculum share night at our homeschool parent support group. It's basically adult show-and-tell, and it's the best thing ever. I learn more from these nights—from thirty women taking two minutes each to talk about their favourite teaching tools—than from any conference or workshop or talk that I have ever attended. I always … Continue reading A Charlotte Mason Inspired Homeschool Curriculum Switch Up: Math, Grammar, Art and More
I've been thinking about the singles lately. Maybe it’s because there have been several engagements and weddings in the church. Or maybe it’s because we prayed for all the single people during a Saturday night service a few weeks ago. About that… The pastor who was preaching that night said something along the lines of, “We need to pray that … Continue reading Praying for Mr. Right
The fans whir and the sounds of the city drift through the window. Two little heads are bent close over brand new sticker books. “I’ll trade you my blue butterfly sticker for a yellow butterfly,” the older one says. “After, do you want to colour?” They are so sweet, so innocent. They chat quietly as … Continue reading When You Don’t Know How to Help
We sit around the supper table, all five of us, in the glow of the early evening sun. “Which one of you wants to pray that other Christians will begin to pray for Muslims?” I ask. Silence. “Okay,” I continue, undaunted. “Which one of you wants to pray that Muslims will find Jesus?” “I don’t want … Continue reading It Starts with Prayer
The Grace-Filled Life 