The Broad Feast of History in a Charlotte Mason Education

Homeschooling | 10 comments

When I initially wrote A Gentle Feast, I did not include history. It isn’t that I believe history is unimportant. It is, in fact, my favorite subject and I believe it is supremely important. The struggle came from wrapping my brain around Miss Mason’s approach...

A Literary Advent

Books | 0 comments

I have a confession when it comes to Advent traditions. I love them because of the routine and comfort they bring to our family during a busy season, but sometimes they can be a little overwhelming and by December 12th I wonder how I’m going to make it through. This...

9 Chapter Books That Make Great Summer Read Alouds

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  Summer is a great time to start the habit of family read aloud time. Tired, sun-worn kids make great audiences after time at the pool. The late nights make it possible to read before bed without feeling like you are going to fall asleep yourself. These 9...

Finding Community

Beauty, Self Care | 2 comments

We just moved into a new house. This was our 3rd move in three years, two of which were across the country. I’ve been the “new girl” in at least ten different church bodies in the last three years. I’ve had five kids in tow and a deep longing in my heart – a...

Owning The Story God Wrote For You

Biblical Truth, Purposefully Living | 5 comments

  I just love this verse. God was going to save Israel. He would not break his covenant with His chosen people. The question posed to Esther was whether or not she would take a front row seat. Was Esther willing to lay down her fears, take a radical step of...

Why Are You Downcast, Oh My Soul?

Beauty, Emotional Health | 2 comments

  Psalm 42 For the director of music. A maskil of the Sons of Korah. 1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 3 My tears have been my food day and...