Posted in June 2014

Forever Amish

Forever Amish

Forever Amish by Kate Lloyd is a great summertime read. Sally, the heroine, quickly discovers that something is amiss when she enters Lancaster County–the hint of a secret will keep you turning pages. Not only does this story have a secret, it has conflict…twists…and turns which will keep you in suspense until the last page. This … Continue reading

Lost

Lost

Lost in a sea of faces–people shoulder to shoulder bumping into one another. The sound of conversation, music, rushing of feet–no sign of quiet for anyone. Electricity, excitement in the air–a frenzy of fun for some and a need for an exit or escape route for others (introverts). Introverts become lost in the hustle, bustle … Continue reading

Doubts

Doubts

Have you ever had an idea bubble up in your soul, thrilling your spirit only to be flanked by a whisper of doubt? I have. I think all of us have. Even those individuals who don’t appear to have a shred of insecurity have doubts. If you peeled back their self-assured smile, dug deep, and … Continue reading

When You Homeschool

When You Homeschool

When you homeschool the whole world is your classroom and teachers come in all shapes, sizes, and ages; your not limited by four walls because life happens everywhere and you can’t put parameters on learning. Time management is learned when one forgets to turn on the crock-pot and supper must be found by foraging. Problem solving … Continue reading

Father’s Day

Father’s Day

Children need their fathers; if you don’t believe me ask a child. The media has made men look like bumbling clowns unable to care for their own children without a woman intervening–this is not just a disservice to men but to our whole society.   I’ve had the privilege of viewing men firsthand who humbly … Continue reading

The Hatmaker’s Heart

The Hatmaker’s Heart

Today, I’m excited to share with you a great summer read–The Hatmaker’s Heart by Carla Stewart. I, a fan of history, loved reading and learning about the 1920’s. The following is a brief description of the book. The Hatmaker’s HeartFor Nell Marchwold, bliss is seeing the transformation when someone gets a glimpse in the mirror … Continue reading

Hands

Hands

The hands of time fly quickly past, no rest, no pause, and no stopping, a constant…tick, tick, tick. They don’t allow for instant replays, do-overs, or second chances–once gone, gone. And yet, do we live our lives like every moment counts? How many minutes-that we can never get back–do we squander away? If today were our … Continue reading

Refresh with “1000 Gifts” by Ann Voskamp

Refresh with “1000 Gifts” by Ann Voskamp

When women lay down the threat of insecurity, give up the need for competition, and stop letting self-doubt be what it is–a weapon–truth will arise and friendships will emerge. Fears are feudal… and self-defeating. We weren’t made to be in opposition, rather, for community. Then the LORD God said, “It is not good for the … Continue reading