worshiper, wonderer, writer – seeking to encourage faithfulness in Christian women
The longer I’m married, the more readily I embrace the sanctification and adventure of following my husband where he wants to go. It really can be a joyous thrill of a ride when I agree to do things that I probably would never have done if it were up to me. For example, having children …
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Over two years ago, when my oldest was in first grade at a local public school, and I began exploring the idea of homeschooling, the term "morning time" kept coming up in various places where I researched. Some homeschoolers term this "morning basket" or "circle time," but the principle of the concept remains the same, …
We just finished our sabbath week break from our homeschool, and I thought I'd share how this works for our family in case others want to consider it. For the most part, we school year-round. This is very flexible, and depends greatly on our summer traveling schedule accompanying my husband to camps and mission trips. …
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Several people have asked me recently to share what a day in our homeschool looks like. I want to begin by sharing some principles I've found helpful in the two years we've been homeschooling. I really feel like these principles can be applied regardless of if you homeschool - any time that you have with …
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Before I had children old enough to even understand what we were doing, a wise momma suggested this idea of keeping a memory box each year. It’s become one of our family’s favorite traditions, and can really be started anytime! Through this idea developed one of our family values - the art of remembrance. "I …
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While traveling on our 2021 family vacation, I began a travel journal more as a way for me to remember and record God's goodness as we traveled on our longest trip yet. So many people enjoyed our journeys, so I decided to put it in one massive post here, just for fun. I tried to …
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“Jesus stole my marshmallow!” The indignant eyes of my almost three-year-old glared at me in disbelief as we examined his first resurrection bun—the classic crescent-wrapped marshmallow that disappears after baking and symbolizes an “empty tomb.” Previous visions of theological discussions to help my child understand substitutionary atonement were instead dashed and replaced with the ideology …
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We started easing back into our rhythms and routines this week, as well as creating fresh ones, and I've been so encouraged by the work of the Holy Spirit in my heart through this process. You see, I love a plan. I love structure. And I fully believe we do well to have plans in …
The beginning steps I took when I first felt God shifting our family to consider homeschool, and how he directed our desires through others.
How God began to prepare my heart for our switch to homeschooling long before I realized what He was doing.
jami lee gainey 