Happy 5 Year Blogiversary to Me!

by lora

Today is the 5 year anniversary of when I began blogging. It is so hard to believe that the time has flown by so quickly. Since I began blogging I have gone from having 5 daughters at home to having 4 and a grand-baby on the way. We have evacuated for 2 hurricanes [...]

Controversial Topics And Our Responses

by lora

As Christians we are supposed to show mercy and grace to others. The difficulty arises when a controversial topic comes up. What are we to do then? Many people would say that we should avoid difficult or controversial topics and be at peace with all men. I’m sure we’ve all heard the old [...]

The Perfect Family (re-post)

by lora

This is the second article in the series “How we raise our daughters.” If you would like to see the original post with comments, you can go here.
In this post I am going to try to be transparent about myself, and my shortcomings, in regard to being the “perfect homeschooling family”. I am [...]

He Is No Fool

by lora

This is the one year anniversary of Jim’s death and in memory of him I wanted to re-post my article about him from the time of his death. I hope that it will both encourage and convict you. Jim was an awesome brother in the Lord and is greatly missed.
He is no fool [...]

A Week in Pictures July 9, 08

by lora

Last week we had a six legged visitor us late one night.  When we opened the door to let Maggie outside, this little fella made his way into the house. Rachel was the only one brave enough to let it walk on her.

The girls have developed and interest in embroidery, and have spent many hours [...]