The Protection of Being Oblivious

My husband and I went on a train trip. It was his birthday present from me per his request. The train was in Bryson City, N.C. It traveled along the Tuckasegee River to a tiny town named Dillsboro, with quaint little shops to investigate. The whole trip took about 4...

Book Review: Owls in the Family by Farley Mowat

Today I have another book review based on the recommendation of my daughter. Since she homeschools, she’s always on the lookout for really good books and is gifted at finding the best. Today’s book is a great summer read for young boys. It is a Yearling...

Celebrating Memorial Day

I had planned to do a book review today, but postponed it as I felt it more important to give respect to everyone throughout history who has fought to give me the freedoms I enjoy today. But, the most important fight and death, that gave me (and you) absolute freedom...

Thinking of Easter

As we approach the Easter weekend and remember what Christ has done for us, it is important that we go to the hard scriptures—the sad ones. That is the only way we can be reminded of the true cost for Jesus, as He died for us. “Then cometh Jesus with them unto a...

Confessing Our Sins

“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that you may be healed.” James 5:16a (KJV). The NLT version says: “Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.” It’s interesting to...