Child PrayingPortrait of a young couple and a child with their arms outstretchedFlower Gardenportrait of a mid adult woman jogging in a park
Spiritual Growth
Family
Home
Everything Else!

Book Review – 7 Highly Recommended

I could have read the book, 7 in one sitting, but my husband and children were getting concerned with the look of fanaticism in my eyes. “Dad, mom’s reading one of those books again, make her stop – please!” my eleven-year-old implored of his father.
7, an experimental mutiny against excess, is the true story of [...]

READ MORE
Comments (4)

Let Every Heart Prepare Him Room

by Marcia Newkirk
If you are anything like me, you love Christmastime. Our calendars are full–lots of parties, trips to the mall, letters from old friends, gifts to wrap, cookies to bake, cards to send, and houses to decorate. I am tired just thinking ahead! Often times, by December 25 we are so physically exhausted, emotionally drained, [...]

READ MORE

Family Prayer Time: A Creative Idea

My sister-in-law, Gwendy, passed along this great idea to encourage us in raising a generation of “prayer warriors”!
by Gwendy Kem
Not long ago we received that dreaded, shocking phone call that a dear friend had passed away of a heart attack leaving behind a precious family of four high school and college kids. This experience has kept [...]

READ MORE
Comments (1)

Spring Preparation for My Home

One of my favorite things to do at this time of year is to bring out  my spring decorations.  I don’t have many, but it helps to pack everything away that is a reminder of winter and bring out the bright and cheery decor.  This is usually my first step to getting ready for spring.  It is almost like I [...]

READ MORE
Comments (1)

Use Your Front Porch to Welcome Others

When the Called to be a Keeper Bible study began back in 2001 I had never given my front porch much thought. I mean, I was truly in the busyness of raising children at that time. However, during our Skill Session on Hospitality, our Skill Session Speaker (Anne Denmark) made a statement that made me [...]

READ MORE
Comments (2)