I was reading this recent article by John Sandeman at The Other Cheek on statistics about mothers in the church.It’s a worthwhile article for reading and reflecting, but as I got to the end, my thoughts settled uncomfortably on a certain statistic and the conclusions John drew from it. John writes, “Asked whether they agree …
“Those who don’t build must burn. It’s as old as history and juvenile delinquents.” This is a quote from one of my favourite books, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury in 1953. Set in a dystopian future where firemen don’t put out fires, they light them – burning all books. Montag recounts how much he used …
For the last several years, I’ve gone away on a retreat at the start of January. What started as a relaxing time with friends has now morphed into three nights completely alone. Since we started homeschooling, I’ve found I crave that alone time more, as I have plenty of social time during the week. I …
I love homeschooling, but as an introvert, being around people 24/7 often leaves me feeling drained. Ironically, my biggest joy is also my biggest struggle. It’s been almost a year since we started homeschooling, and I’m still so thankful for this opportunity. In a previous blog post, I addressed heart attitude and what it means …
…but it’s not going to happen. There are times as mothers where we will feel like we need a break, but it’s not possible or easy to get that break. How can we handle those moments or seasons as Christian women? It’s something I’ve been reflecting on this year since I’ve been spending much more …
Could there be any lies you’ve picked up from social media about motherhood or yourself? I’m looking at three common ones I’ve seen perpetuated, and why I believe they’re actually harming us. As mothers in the present day, many of us turn to our phones (and the friendly faces we find therein) to experience community, …
Spending time on social media (like parenting) reveals that I need wisdom. A lot of it. I’m comforted by the words in James 1:5 that if any of us lack wisdom, we only need to ask God for more and he will supply it. Everyday, I see posts on social media – from friends, acquaintances, …
“I could never homeschool” The phrase has escaped my lips on more than one occasion. I have been adamant for a long time that homeschooling was a wonderful thing for some people to do, but I would never be able to do it myself. So it may come as a shock that starting around April …
Summer is upon us here in Australia! Which, if you have school-aged children, means the summer holidays are almost here. Read on to to find out how to have a great summer holiday and enjoy the extra time with your kids. When my eldest first started school, I found the summer holidays quite intimidating. I’d gotten …
Giving gifts is one of my favourite parts about Christmas. I love the joy of choosing the perfect gift for someone and then watching their face light up as they open it and see what it is. We try not to go overboard on the gifts for our kids, so we’ve decided to get them …
