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History, Memory and Worldview

“…And there arose another generation after them who did not know the LORD or the work that He had done for Israel.” Judges 2:10 “Over a half century ago, while I was still a child, I recall hearing a number of old people offer the following explanation for the great disasters that had befallen Russia: “Men have forgotten God; that’s ...

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Just Another Day in the Life of a Mom

A few mornings ago, I was trying to leave the house to run errands with my two young children.  Not a big deal.  This should be easy and simple right? If you’re a mother, you probably already know where I’m heading.  Once that first cute baby enters your world, easy and simple no longer mean the same thing as they ...

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Grandma Minnie’s Sunbonnet

Laura Ingalls Wilder – Grandma Minnie’s Sunbonnet This little girl’s paper sunbonnet is fashioned after the cloth ones my grandmother used to make and wear when she worked in her garden. To make a pattern template that will stand up to repeated use, you will need a 12 x 16 piece of tagboard. Cut out the half pattern included with ...

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Valentine Bird Feeder Hearts

Try out this fun Valentine’s craft with your kids.  A perfect gift for any loved one who loves birds! Supplies: 3/4 cup + 2 Tbsp Bird Seed 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 1/3 cup water Heart Cookie Cutter Drinking straw, cut into a length of 1″ Cord or string for hanging Boil the water. Add in the gelatin and stir until ...

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We Were Made to Create

In the very beginning, we were created in God’s image.  In Genesis 1:27, it says, “So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him.”  So we have in us a natural, built-in desire to create as God did.  Of course, we can’t create by merely speaking like God when He said, “Let there ...

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What’s Your Story?

When I was growing up, my grandfather was a professional photographer.  His dark room was in the basement of his home where he spent hours and hours, developing pictures.  The walls of his reception room were covered with pictures of high school seniors posing, athletic teams about to begin their seasons, families celebrating a wedding or the arrival of a ...

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5 Indoor Activities For You and Your Kids

Looking for ways to keep your kids busy and you from going insane?  Here are 5 indoor activities you can do in the comforts of your own home! Play Indoor Volleyball So maybe this isn’t a calm, quiet way to keep the kids busy, but it’s a great way to burn off some energy!  When we were kids, my siblings ...

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No Greater Joy

A few weeks ago, I was up with my newborn son in the wee hours of the morning.  Everyone else in the house was still asleep (which I honestly wished I was too!)  However, I’ve learned that these times with a new baby are some of the most precious moments a mother could have. As I was rocking him to ...

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“You Can’t Have Lunch Until Your Chores Are Finished.”

There is a basic and self-evident truth about life: you work, you eat. The Little Red Hen, The Ant and The Grasshopper–children’s stories since the beginning of time point to hard work and diligence as the mother of good fortune. While we know it is God who ultimately blesses our efforts and that fortune is a result of that blessing, ...

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