Last year, I tried out Tim Challies’ Reading Challenge. (This was my list of favorite books from that reading challenge in 2017.) I enjoyed broadening my horizon by reading books in categories I probably otherwise wouldn’t have attempted. This year, I simply made my own booklist. I knew I wanted to focus on spiritual enrichment and biographies, so I made…
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Keeping a Peaceful Home During the Holidays
A restful, peaceful home? This time of year, as we run from one celebration to another, our homes can become anything but peaceful. Buy and wrap gifts. Address envelopes. Attend the ceremony. Keep the kids alive. We need to plan meals, cook meals, and meet a thousand different expectations. Or do we? Thanksgiving is about what? Stuffing our faces? Gobble,…
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Christian Minimalism: Buzzword Meets Tradition
Until about 2 years ago, I thought the word “minimalism” referred to an artistic movement. Minimalism IS an artistic movement, producing artwork that tries to say the most possible with the fewest “words.” For example, see the photo below of Tony Smith’s sculpture Free Ride. I’ll admit, I preferred Impressionism and Realism to Minimalism. And in art, I don’t think Christian minimalism…
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Growing Plants Indoors With Kids
You might think that when you have a baby, your life as a plant whisperer is over. Not so; you just have to figure out ways for plants and toddlers to coexist. Growing plants indoors with kids has tons of benefits. Particularly if you live in an apartment with little or no yard, having plants inside can give your kids…
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5 Ways to Preserve Your Child’s Artwork
5 Ways to Preserve Your Child’s Artwork Guest Post by Kayla Clough of OurStart. As parents, we all love to show off how special our children are to us. We’re their first fans, and we can boost their confidence by showing them that what they do and make matters. One of the best ways to do this is to preserve…
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