Gatherings

We’ve done different things over the years for our Bible time. I try to always make sure, no matter what I choose for a curriculum, that we are spending time reading directly from the Bible, letting God *speak for Himself.*
This year, I have been convicted about the fact that I have led various Bible Studies [...]

Winter is in full bloom here in Maine. No big surprise there! I do love the slower pace of winter. Mainers tend to hibernate in the winter and I am no exception.

I love being snowed in with my family…

I love being warm and cozy inside and watching the snow wafting down…

Though we homeschool, I [...]

I have been thinking about Ecclesiastes 5 this week. We studied this chapter in last week’s Young Adult Bible Study (affectionately named, “Way Cool Small Group.” *smile*)
“Whoever loves money never has enough; whoever loves wealth is never satisfied with his income. This too is meaningless.
As goods increase, so do those who consume them, And what [...]

(Love this snowman the kids made!)
Maine is in deep, deep winter! Yesterday we awoke to a temperature of -31* F and this morning it was -25* F. This is terribly cold for Maine! We have the windows that we can cover, covered and blankets rolled and placed in front of all the doors. My poor [...]

“In the morning, O Lord, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation.” Ps. 5:3
I am learning that for me, I must be up early before everyone in the house to have a good time with the Lord. Yesterday I woke up late and didn’t have [...]

(This has nothing to do with my daily post…I just think my dog is cute!!)
Yesterday we returned to our regular homeschooling schedule and our curriculum. We had done a little last week but it was really review and stuff we don’t usually have time for. So, we came back after two weeks with the typical [...]

I’ve got some deep questions rolling around in my head. Today during the sermon, Pastor Barry asked what we would be doing in 2009 that would require faith. Are we stepping out or just living day by day going through the motions?
Last year at this time I was definitely going through the motions. Alot has [...]

(This is my little *blast from the past*. I think this was Easter 2006.)
Today is my Sweet Saturday. I hope to get ALOT done today!! It comes down, not to motivation for me, but DISCIPLINE! I’d like to sit and knit and there will be time for that if I can work hard. But there [...]

Here’s what my friend Laurie had to say about how she saves on money:
One of our big ones it to PLAN leftovers into the menu. One or two nights a week we all have something different, but I’m not throwing food OUT.
I shopped at Save-A-Lot this past week. Yes it’s a tiny bit of [...]

My friend Robin answered my previous question regarding ideas for saving money. She said:
Ways we are saving money are:
Washing our hands in a large mixing bowl in the bathroom sink and using that to flush the toilet each time.
Showering less.
Driving less.
Not using the gas heat that this house has, using 2 space heaters instead. [...]