Category: Jesus

Days of Grace: The Most Important Relationship

This image says it all: Source. Thank You, Lord, for the reminder! 🙂 I know You've got my back! And that You're working miracles in our lives, especially in our children's lives. I'm so sorry for all the times I put You "on the shelf," because I was too busy. Thank You, thank You, thank … Continue reading Days of Grace: The Most Important Relationship

i am NOT Supermom… but I know someone who is!

I can't sleep... partly because I'm still stressing over something work-related, and partly because I have other projects to finish as well. So I was trying to "de-stress" by browsing through Facebook (which I should do a LOT less of, LOL!). Then, on our ROCKERs homeschool support group page, I saw that someone had tagged … Continue reading i am NOT Supermom… but I know someone who is!

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 29 and 30 – Be Still and An Inspiring Testimony (Thanks, Teacher Suzette!)

I had a wonderful time this weekend and though it was busy, busy, busy for me, I can't help but be amazed at how perfectly loved I am (and my family, too!), even as I am 100% imperfect! It's been blessing after blessing after blessing, LORD, and thank You so much for all of them!The kids … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Days 29 and 30 – Be Still and An Inspiring Testimony (Thanks, Teacher Suzette!)

50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 6 – Amazing Love

I can't believe it's already been a week since Good Friday!A week since we remembered Jesus' great, passionate, sacrificial love for us.I realize again today that amazing grace is all about amazing love. The amazing love that my Father, my King has for me -- love that brought Him to send His only begotten Son … Continue reading 50 Days of Amazing Grace: Day 6 – Amazing Love

The true meaning of Holy Week and Easter

What is Holy Week really about?  What is Easter really about?It's definitely not about the Easter Bunny. At least, that's the case for our family. It's not about going on a vacation to some beautiful beach resort, or spending super-lazy days at home. It is about so much more than that.This Holy Week and beyond, let's … Continue reading The true meaning of Holy Week and Easter

Truly Rich Reflections: This Holy Week and Beyond, Hug It Out! {Scroll down for Ways to Make Your Holy Week REALLY Holy!}

I've been a really mean mom this past week. Seriously. In fact, you could say that the Parenting Police would have a field day if they knew what really goes on in our little apartment. I'd probably be locked away, with the key thrown out. It's a good thing, though, (thank You, Lord, for Your … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: This Holy Week and Beyond, Hug It Out! {Scroll down for Ways to Make Your Holy Week REALLY Holy!}

Truly Rich Reflections: What’s Your Gift For Jesus This CHRISTmas?

Thank God for this timely reflection written by Deborah Wuehler, the Senior Editor for The Old Schoolhouse Magazine (TOSH). I got this reflection in my e-mail inbox, along with other helpful homeschool resources via "The Homeschool Minute," a free weekly e-newsletter from TOSH. 🙂 I hope it helps you think and pray and reflect on … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: What’s Your Gift For Jesus This CHRISTmas?

Truly Rich Reflections: Falling In Love With Jesus

*I co-wrote this on November 25, 2002, with one of my former mission partners, who is now a Jesuit novice, after a life-changing, totally inspiring youth camp in Timor Leste. Little did I know that God would plant seeds of love for this tiny country in my heart, seeds that would bear fruit into a 5-year … Continue reading Truly Rich Reflections: Falling In Love With Jesus