Written on January 4, 2025. For thy Maker is thine husband; the Lord of hosts is his name; and thy Redeemer the Holy One of Israel; The God of the whole earth shall he be called. – Isaiah 54:5 I like to look up words when I am not sure about its definition. According toContinue reading “Husband”
Category Archives: Parenting
Herding Ducks on a Pond
Have you ever: Neither have I, but man we sure gave it our best shot for hours on end. They would get sooo close, and then slip around the canoe, or even get on land and then split and head to the pond. Ahhhhh! However, the next day, when I am gone all day forContinue reading “Herding Ducks on a Pond”
Venison
Whoever is slothful will not roast his game, but the diligent man will get precious wealth. — Proverbs 12:27 ESV You know you live in the country, when you have neighbors and friends, who offer you their overflow of abundance, be it fresh garden produce, gallons of raw milk, Morel mushrooms, dozens of fresh eggs,Continue reading “Venison”
Frost Flowers
Open thou mine eyes, that I may behold wondrous things out of thy law. Psalm 119:18 Our to-do list on our new homestead has yet to get shorter. I was pretty naïve to underestimate the time and difficulties involved to start a new lifestyle in our forties with four young children. In the midst ofContinue reading “Frost Flowers”
First Year #5: Marriage/Parenting, Church, …
Marriage, Parenting, Growing with God, etc. There is so much new in life that it would be easy to lose ourselves in endless work, while letting the investment into other important areas go. What is meant to help us draw near to God and to each other can easily become all consuming and bring separation.Continue reading “First Year #5: Marriage/Parenting, Church, …”
Music, Trees, Scraps and Joyful Teamwork
Today (written March 22, 2024) was a great day. Elyse and I woke up to the boys playing their instruments together. Not fighting, but joyfully playing together! We then started with family exercise, family Bible time, family announcements and Breakfast (… as a family). And everything went smoothly and all were involved and encouraging eachContinue reading “Music, Trees, Scraps and Joyful Teamwork”
How is Christ living in you?
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” – John 12:24 As a fairly new gardener, I am excited to learn new things about God’s creation along with my boys. Instead of focusing on theContinue reading “How is Christ living in you?”
Rhyming Notes from Family Camp 2022
A few weeks ago we joined a Christian homeschool conference camp. What a blessing! Our family was talking with the camp manager, who didn’t know the details about the group renting the space, and he asked if it was a family reunion. Even though we had just met everyone a few days before, my initialContinue reading “Rhyming Notes from Family Camp 2022”
Freedom, Communication & Walkie Talkies
Main topics in this post: Getting out into nature is a natural way for children (and adults) to exercise, learn and have fun. It is also a great chance for relationship building, times to walk and talk with each other and times to be quiet and away from distractions to have time with God. WhileContinue reading “Freedom, Communication & Walkie Talkies”
How do you celebrate the 4th of July?
How do you celebrate the 4th of July with intentionality?
3rd Culture Living 