Valerie on May 29th, 2008

I’m coming to ‘the good part’ of Amy Carmichael’s biography, when she begins rescuing and “mothering” the temple children. Now, if I ever think I have it bad, I just need to remember how Amy nursed, cared for, and loved that many more, all in God’s grace and strength. Her transition, from being traditional missionary [...]

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Valerie on May 28th, 2008

Our daughters are into the American Girl books. One has already bought a doll, and one of them is saving up now to do so. The girls were having marginal success selling potholders to finance A Major’s Josefina purchase last year, but I am thinking that fad may be over. Let’s face it- there are [...]

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Valerie on May 28th, 2008

Luke talks about some famous connections he has today on Groovy Sputum. Check it out.

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Valerie on May 27th, 2008

I purposely chose to limit the majority of my sharing on Voddie Baucham’s book, Family Driven Faith, to the topics that would be viewed as controversial. Sports, dating, and education are all hot topics among Christian families today- with many people taking more than one side of the issue. In highlighting Baucham’s thoughts regarding these, [...]

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Valerie on May 26th, 2008

I’ve had great success with breakfast breads lately. Last week we had some wonderful coffeecake muffins from an America’s Test Kitchen cookbook, and yummy zucchini bread from a recipe Jenny shared with me. This morning we had carrot pancakes. It’s really too bad that Luke is a bit picky; he misses out on some really [...]

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Valerie on May 23rd, 2008

God is our refuge and strength, Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; Though its waters roar and foam, There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, The holy dwelling places of the Most High. God is [...]

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Valerie on May 22nd, 2008

Please be in prayer for the Chapman family. Leave a comment if you like on Maria’s condolence site. It doesn’t help the pain, but does feel good to reach out and give that virtual hug.

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Valerie on May 21st, 2008

I was quite inspired by a comment made on this post of Meredith’s. Kelly mentioned that it “might be fun for parents to have a different theme each summer, and then plan books and activities around your theme”. I love this! I’m thinking I’ll take it a step further and have the theme be the [...]

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Valerie on May 20th, 2008

I saw this meme yesterday, and thought I would contribute. Feel free to play along in the comments or on your own blog. Everybody knows how to copy and paste, right? Aprons – Y/N? If Y, what does your favorite look like? Yes- I’ve been wearing them faithfully for a year now, and they have [...]

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Valerie on May 19th, 2008

She’s been acting like it for quite some time now (the good and the bad), but finally turned two today. We’ll sing over cupcakes tonight and ask for many more blessed years together. So glad to have you, “father’s joy”.

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