Psalm 37:7a

“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him…” There is joy on this journey, on my way home to my Father’s house, Cindy <><

Are you blooming like the Rose of Sharon?

My yard is filled with Rose of Sharon shrubs. The ones in my yard are the offspring of my neighbor’s shrubs, and I have transplanted several from my back yard to prominent spots in front of the house. The shrubs, which can grow to about 12 feet tall, are beautiful and they bloom from June…

"Praise be to the name of God…"

“Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever; wisdom and power are his. He changes times and seasons; he sets up kings and deposes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. He reveals deep and hidden things; he knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells in…

“Christmas isn’t about the presents…”

As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She…

Give thanks to the Lord!

Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good. His love endures forever. Give thanks to the God of gods. His love endures forever. GIve thanks to the Lord of lords: His love endures forever. to him who alone does great wonders, His love endures forever. who by his understanding made the heavens, His love…

Keeping Up with the Kids

Katie decided a self-portrait was in order yesterday afternoon as she was typing a paper. Here’s another photo of my angel as a bridesmaid at her cousin’s wedding this past spring. Cody was sick two days last week, and he decided to spend his down time watching a little historical fiction: Gods and Generals and…

Getting It All Done Tip #1: Start and Finish Strong

Start and finish each day in the Word of God and in prayer. After all He’s done for us, the least we can do is give Him the first fruits of our time in the morning and the glory for the day at its end. Don’t substitute a “daily devotional” book with a snippet of…

"I'm on my way home…"

My name is Cindy, and I am a Christian woman who also happens to be a working wife and homeschooling mama. My yearning is to be a SAHM, but my husband’s desire (and, in honesty, in his better judgement) is that I keep my job, as my earning potential happens to be higher than his,…