
Off the Deep End
Some declared we had lost our minds. A few claimed we had joined a cult. What really happened to our family?

6 Perks of Homeschooling
Our children don't worry about "fitting in"...because they always have! There are numerous perks of homeschooling.

I Never Wanted to Be a Homeschool Mom
I stood at the crossroad with a small hand in mine, unsure of what to do. It was April 1997 and Emily was supposed to be at “Kindergarten...

How a Tiny Old House Changed My Perspective
“God wouldn't do this to me!” I told our Realtor, walking through the tiny two-bedroom house. This was not the house we were looking for.

Preparing to Let Her Go
Marrying off our daughter is a bittersweet occasion. Come along on the emotional roller coaster with the mom of the bride.

Cake Topper Mystery Revealed!
Why would my future son-in-law insist that he wanted to purchase the wedding cake topper himself? What did he have in mind???

Look at this Mess! Lesson on Perspective
By the age of fifteen, a girl should be able to cook without making a mess. Irritation rose within me as I viewed the kitchen table and...

An Accidental Abortion
"There is no such thing as an 'accidental abortion'," the elderly doctor said to me in a condescending tone.

Coming Back to God (After I've Fallen)
Backslide The word reminds me of backside. As in, what you land on when you fall. And I've fallen before. Many times. But with the Lord's...

Squashing Sibling Squabbles
It has been said that if you can learn to get along with every person in your home, you can get along with anyone in the world! Few...

From Suicide to Sanity
This article appeared in #80 issue of Above Rubies magazine, a world-wide women's publication. This is exaxtly as the article appeared...











