It’s that most wonderful time of the year again! And so begins the countdown. With chocolate? …Perhaps. With the Word? …Definitely! Through the years, I’ve done an advent-type study with the kids in our morning homeschool devotion time (see here). Alas, this year I have no littles, no big kids–no one–to do school with. I…… Continue reading advent
This year I will come to a life crossroad. In a couple of ways, this is true. This will be the final year of homeschooling my crew of six over a crazy 28 years! Also, as our church plant blossoms into an independent, thriving entity, my part in it is changing, too. In the early…… Continue reading fulfilled
Wishing all of my Canadian friends a Happy Thanksgiving! I’m sitting here enjoying the aroma of roasting turkey and anticipating a lovely dinner with family and friends who are family. Pumpkin trifle is awaiting final touches and I am relaxing until last minute work must be addressed. Admittedly, the last couple of years have not…… Continue reading give thanks
It’s been a long time! What better time to reconnect than at Christmas? Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. I think for many of us, part of the enjoyment hinges on nostalgia. From family Christmas traditions to music and food and decorations that are reserved for this special time and cherished childhood memories. As a…… Continue reading wise men still seek him
Hot cross buns, Hot cross buns, One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns. If you have no daughters, Give them to your sons, One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns. If your sons don’t like them, They’re the only ones, One a penny, Two a penny, Hot cross buns. Get them…… Continue reading hot cross buns
This time of year is often one of reflection: looking back at the year that is bidding us adieu and contemplating the beneficial things that ought to be repeated and those areas that require action of another sort. Although it hasn’t been my custom, last year I took the Word of the Year quiz at…… Continue reading gather
Is it just me, or does food bring people together in a special way? There is something wonderful about sharing your table and the fruits of your labours (or someone else’s for that matter). Conversation flows more naturally and small silences go unnoticed as we enjoy the meal. Years ago, we would split the time…… Continue reading easter feasting
I’ve been sharing some older Easter posts. This is a re-post from April, 2017. I’ve been mixing up a few treats for the weekend activities. There was a wonderful Good Friday concert at our sending church last night. What an amazing evening with a beautiful group who loves Jesus. We listened to several talented musicians and we…… Continue reading easter treats
As Easter approaches, I’ve been meditating on the completed work of Christ as He took my sin upon Himself on the cross. As such, I’ve been reading some older posts and thought I would re-share them with you. This was first posted March, 2016. This photo was taken at the Billy Graham Library I have a…… Continue reading it is finished
My Love recently gave me a lovely bunch of yellow tulips on my birthday. (Could anything be more sunshine-y, save the sun itself?). It was looking a little lonely on my table. I put it on a tray. Then added a cute fringed towel. It still looked alone. I got it into my head that…… Continue reading spring floral watercolour {with a twist}
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