My eldest daughter screeched, “Ouch Mom! I’m all scratched up!” “Well why don’t you were gloves Kels?” I responded… so began the next conversation with the kids… (I know what you are thinking… wow she over does it when it comes to these metaphors… but really, honestly… can you over due teaching when you have hours of weeding… plenty of… View Post
Gleanings from the Garden of God’s Word
Weeds & the Benefits of Team Efforts Our kids had planted seeds a few months ago in their own gardens and because we have not been as diligent as we needed to be the weeds have overgrown and many, not all, but many of their seeds didn’t come up. The weeds choked out the fruit we were so hoping for… View Post
Weeds: A Curse, A Sin and Dare I say a Blessing Part II
“Mom, How do I know which one is a weed?” When weeding a garden with children, you spend a good amount of time telling the children which weeds are in fact “weeds”. About two weeks ago we got some more baby chicks. A friend mentioned to chop up the dandelion leaves and feed them to the chicks for two reasons:… View Post
Cultivating Work Ethic & Teaching Theology While Gardening
Spring is coming, and while pretty little perennials are peeking forth from ground and awakening from their slumber, so are the weeds! Weeding and gardening together provides us parents with the opportunity for teaching our children the discipline of work ethic, but also basic biblical truths about sin, the difference between soils (good soil, rocky soil, and soil infested in thorns),… View Post
I Can’t Do it All~ And I Don’t: Part II
Tolpin Academy Music Teachers So yes, we home school, but that doesn’t mean I am some mom who knows how to teach everything. I have found that having talented music teachers, who double as great role models are one way to really instill the love for music in my children (along with loving it myself). 🙂 We have been so… View Post
I Can’t Do it All~ And “I DON’T”: Part I
I have wanted to share with you a little inside glimpse into what our life is REALLY like! When I get the “I don’t know how you do it all” comment Two thoughts enter my mind- 1) It is only by God’s grace, power, and provision I have the energy to keep up with all we have going on… and… View Post
Sacrifice & Priorities
Keeping Priorities Straight~ Hello from the weed farm! In case you have wondered where I am, I have been thinking about you all and praying for you! That your homes would be filled with joy and a peace that comes from the Lord. I pray that you are all enjoying your children and intentionally engaging them! I haven’t been here… View Post
The Honest Struggles from a Writer Pursuing to Share God’s Vision
These next two weeks are big weeks for me in regards to finishing writing the last two chapters and editing out a TON of content for Redeeming Childbirth! For months now I have been struggling writing a chapter that I felt strongly the Lord had impressed upon my heart to write and include in this book. I would begin writing… View Post
Becoming a Supportive Wife
My husband and I were on a date a few weeks ago, and we decided to spend some time going through our calendars, getting caught up. We don’t usually do this sort of thing on dates, and my husband would probably tell you he wasn’t really excited about the idea of going through our calendars, but once we began talking… View Post
Choosing to be a Supportive Wife~ Becoming that Great Woman Behind Your Great Man
Every business has its busy season. As a entrepreneur’s wife I understand all to well how hard those busy seasons can be on a marriage and family. Traveling, late nights, unexpected changes in schedule, and having to be constantly available (phone/computer) can take it’s toll. There are many sacrifices that those who build businesses make in order to make their… View Post
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