As Katie is finishing her World Geography course, it’s time for me to prepare her history books for her high school World History Curriculum. One of the sources we will use is called The Great Events by Famous Historians, originally published in 1905 and available in part on gutenberg.org. I found a the complete set, in…
Category: This Crazy Life…
Good thing I don't believe in ghosts…
…because if I did, this picture would make me want to call Ghostbusters… Good thing I know this is just a reflection off the lid on my stew pot…or I’d swear a cat was looking through my wall at me! You have to admit, though, it’s pretty creepy… There’s joy on this journey, on my…
It's a Great Day for Psalm 118
all photos copyright Cindy Guthrie Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. Let Israel say: “His love endures forever.” Let the house of Aaron say: “His love endures forever.” Let those who fear the LORD say: “His love endures forever.” In my anguish I cried to the LORD, and…
Friday Funny
I got this in an email several years ago, and I bring it out every Christmas. This owns me! I get a giggle every time I see it. (yeah, I know, I’m weird) There is joy on this journey, on my way home to my Father’s house, Cindy < (hee, hee, hee; Get ‘im, Roy!)
Preparing for Christmas
It is that wonderful time of year again. I love all of it – the music, the preparations, the decorations, the lights, the scents of the season – but most of all I love spending time with my family. Do you have your tree up and your house decorated yet? I am almost finished getting…
The best laid plans…
I made up my mind on my way home that I was going to bed as soon as I got here. No goofing off, and no posting to the blog tonight (um, this morning). Well, here it is, half past two, and guess what? I’m still up. Unfortunately, Gizmo has decided that he can’t sleep….
Getting It All Done Tip #10: Be Realistic
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…
Getting It All Done Tip #9: Know When to Say “No”
Likewise, teach the older women to be reverent in the way they live, not to be slanderers or addicted to much wine, but to teach what is good. Then they can train the younger women to love their husbands and children, to be self-controlled and pure, to be busy at home, to be kind, and…
Getting It All Done Tip #8: “Do Ahead’s” Save Dinner! (And lunch! And breakfast!)
“…she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls.” (Proverbs 31:15b, NIV) I think the biggest challenge that faces a woman who works outside the home is how to feed her family healthy, nutritious food when time is pinched. Let’s face it: not only does is cost more to eat real, whole…
On My Way Home to My Father's House... 