Monthly Archives: June 2007
Idols and Effigies
Everybody wants to be accepted. We try to find our niche, the place where we fit. Yet even when we’ve found our comfortable spot, the struggle with insecurity still rages. It growls at me when I think, “I don’t have … Continue reading
Commitment to Loveliness
When I read Anna Marie’s ideas to cultivate loveliness in her home, I was inspired to join her. First, I decided to look up the definition in Webster’s 1828 Dictionary. Loveliness-Amiableness; qualities of body or mind that may excite love. … Continue reading
Burn the Textbooks?
As I begin to plan school for next year, I peruse my crammed bookshelves to see what I’ve already gathered. I have a stack of literature, curriculum, and even a new white board. The books are wonderful: Treasure Island; Bach,The … Continue reading
Albion Christian College
While taking classes at The College of Southern Idaho, my husband and I attended a weekly Bible study led by Pastor Randy Davis. He started by teaching us logic; A cannot equal non A. We soaked it up! I had … Continue reading
American History for the Nations
I was blessed to attend Youth with a Mission’s Teachers for the Nations school in Tyler, TX. I don’t remember exactly how many nations were represented in my school, but we had quite a variety. My classmates were from Zimbabwe, … Continue reading
Life Nuturing Education
“Education is concerned primarily with the use of life, not of things.” The Book of Life God gave us life. He wants us to have abundant life full of meaning and purpose. Children may know how things work, have all … Continue reading
Father to the Fatherless
On Father’s Day I want to honor two special fathers. The first dad to praise is my own beloved husband. My husband teaches me about the awesome privilege and responsibility of parenthood. His passionate love for our children is revealed … Continue reading