With many ups and downs in our marriage, we have learned that three types of love can save the day, the week, the month, and even the year.
Top Ten Posts on Parenting
A compilation of my top ten posts about parenting and the many opportunities and challenges it presents
Book Review: Overcoming Dyslexia by Sally Shaywitz
As a family, we have been tackling the challenges that come with dyslexia. This book provides a detailed explanation of the disability itself and walks through ways to address the different facets.
Is First Time Obedience Biblical?
In American Christian culture, there can be a lot of emphasis on first time obedience, but I think it’s worth examining what the Bible actually says about it.
Parenting Lessons in Sewing a Dress
Ana Lia wanted to learn to sew her own clothes. Using her new sewing machine, she and I spent several days working on her project, and it was an unmitigated success.
When Everyone Needs Rest – But Rest Means Something Different to Everyone
Because Afa and I lead such different lives during the day, the ways in which we rest and recharge look vastly different as well.
Top Ten Posts on Anxiety
1. Take Captive Every Thought: Anxiety This is a step by step process describing how I take captive my anxious thoughts. Obedience in the area changes my life in so many others. 2. Anxiety Disorder as a Disciple This was the first time that I went on anxiety medication, how Afa and I came to…
Book Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
This is an incredible story of an young woman who died in 1951, her involuntary yet miraculous contributions to science, and the impacts this had on her surviving family. Highly, highly recommend.
Learning New Skills for the Joy of It
I learned to draw and to crochet over the last year, not so that I could be more productive but so that I could enjoy more activities.
The New (To Me) World of Classical Culture
As part of our homeshcool this year, we dove into some of the classics, including painters, composers, and poets.