“She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.” (Matthew 1: 21) During the Christmas season we are surrounded by reminders of Christ. The manger scene at the corner …
Preacher’s Wife Punch
*6 pks raspberry Kool-Aid 6 cups sugar 6 cups water 4 cups tea 1 large can pineapple juice 1 large can orange juice 2 gallons water Cook first three ingredients five minutes or until sugar dissolves. Add remaining ingredients. Freeze. To serve punch take out …
Christmas Goody Baskets
We are a homeschooling family that plans our year so that we can take the whole month of December off. I found that after several years of homeschooling, I wasn’t getting much school done with all the excitement of the holidays, so I decided not …
Eight Ways to Enhance Language Arts at Christmas
1. Make up a story to tell your children over a period of days or weeks during the month of December. Swiss Family Robinson began as a series of stories that Johann David Wyss told his children bit by bit, each night at bedtime. As …
Baby Saves Christmas
Written by Cheryl and her daughter Melissa, Baby Saves Christmas is the sweet tale of a yellow lab helping save Christmas for Grandma and Grandpa. The book includes a spelling list, discussion questions, and craft ideas. Perfect for a family reading, homeschooling, and gift giving (print out, …
Free, Indeed!
That long walk down the aisle to the waiting ministers in that little rural church to proclaim my decision to accept Christ as my Lord and Savior is one that will always remind me of freedom–freedom from sin, and the promise of eternity spent in …
Memory Notebooks
I’m not creative enough to be rightfully called a “Scrapbooker.” Or do they call those people “Scrappers”? I don’t own any specialty scissors. I’m not sure what a “tag curler” is, and I’ve never purchased “embellishments.” We like to record our memories as much as …
Loi’s Housecleaning Routine
To control housework and not let it control me, I use a daily routine. Nightly Routine 1. Everyone picks up their stuff and puts it away. This usually only takes about fifteen extra minutes when everyone takes responsibility for their personal items. 2. Clean the …
The Divine Providence of America
Every morning when I wake up, I’m reminded of God’s faithfulness to this country. The men that He brought together to steer this country with new ideas of freedom were not perfect men, but He used them anyways. They were the vessels that He chose …
Songs of Praise
“I will cause all my goodness to pass in front of you, and I will proclaim my name, the Lord, in your presence…” [Exodus 33:19] Life begins when dawn breaks and light reveals the goodness of God—not just some of God’s goodness is promised but …