The following short story was recently selected as ”Story of the Week” in an online writing community I am part of. I thought it would be a good one to share here on the blog as we celebrate 23 years of marriage today! June 12, 1999 was an unusually hot day on our island. Sweat tickled … Continue reading The Beautiful Truth that Picture Perfect Hides
...they answered Jesus, “We don’t know.” And Jesus said to them, “Neither will I tell you by what authority I do these things.”Mark 11:33 CSB Jesus and His disciples have travelled to Jerusalem for Passover — the very Passover where He is destined to fulfill His role as the Lamb of God. The Triumphal Entry … Continue reading What We Forfeit on the Fence
I’ve been thinking about virtue lately. The dictionary defines virtue as “behaviour showing high moral standards.” Virtue isn’t about knowing; it’s about doing. James understood this connection between knowing and doing when he asked, “Who among you is wise and understanding?” (James 3:13) He goes on to say that a person’s wisdom should be shown by his good … Continue reading Look UP!
I read an interesting blog post this week that a friend shared on Facebook. It was about whether or not everybody experiences the phenomenon of the internal monologue. It seems most people are able to hear the sound of their voice in their heads and, indeed, have silent conversations with themselves. But a smaller percentage … Continue reading The Chugging of My Brain Train
In just a few months I'm heading to England's beautiful Lake District for a home educator's conference. Yes, I'll be staying in Ambleside. I know. I know. What more could a Charlotte Mason mom ask for?! I am getting super excited! To prepare, I've been steeping myself in English poetry, reading biographies of Wordsworth and … Continue reading From The Velveteen Rabbit to the Pre-Raphaelites
My Peace in the Puzzle 