Category Archives: Personal Ponderings

As we prepare for the debut of our little son into this big, big world, my husband and I often discuss what we believe he needs to learn in order to be a blessing to those around him. Of course … Continue reading →

I don’t know about you, but I have grown accustomed to hearing the cultures of primitive peoples lauded as untainted and the closest thing to perfection. These tribes, kingdoms, and people groups, relatively unexposed to western customs, seem to have … Continue reading →

I am journeying through the Old Testament again. I am not sure how many times I have actually read through this portion of the Bible, but every time I make the trek I feel like I’ve never read it before. … Continue reading →

Discussions regarding education are a significant part of our parenting preparations. My husband had an entirely public education while my primary and secondary education occurred at home. I then attended both private and public universities for my continuing education. Between … Continue reading →

As of late I have been thinking about my friendships. It has not escaped my observations that others seem to be checking their phones for status updates and answering text messages on a regular basis. I can’t help but notice … Continue reading →

I remember the forgotten, The murdered, the abused, the innocent- both human and animal alike. I plead for justice, for mercy, for hope to win this endless fight. I seek understanding for my part in bringing healing to a broken … Continue reading →

I didn’t start working in the kitchen every day until I was married. So for the last 7 months I have attempted recipes on a nearly daily basis and Friday baking every week. Needless to say, it has been quite … Continue reading →

I believe that I have touched on this subject before, but I would like to return to it today. This is the topic of judgmentalism and intolerance from the Christian community. It is ever in the news about intolerant conservatives … Continue reading →

I have been an official stay-at-home homemaker for one month now. What a colossal lifestyle change! Yet I absolutely do not regret it. For the first week or two I felt torn between the career I had left and the … Continue reading →

I would be startled if someone actually said he didn’t want to make a difference. If confronted with the question, “Would you like to make a difference?” I believe each of us would quickly answer in the affirmative, but we … Continue reading →