I rarely have time to post on my blog anymore, as homeschooling and studying/writing for other teaching opportunities keeps me very busy. But I wanted to quickly share a few thoughts about the election that just took place. These will be my unrevised thoughts since I don’t want to take a week or two toContinue reading “Thoughts on the Election”
Category Archives: Parenting
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Part 3)
I was sitting in our Ladies’ Bible study class on the book of Matthew, listening to a discussion about treasuring Jesus as our greatest joy, when my eyes drifted to Matthew 11:28-30 – “Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, andContinue reading “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Part 3)”
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Part 2)
I’m a Calvinist. Maybe some of you are already closing out this post, but hear me out! I mention this not to defend a Calvinist view of salvation, but to point out what I think can be a weakness of Calvinism if we are not careful, and to explain how this contributed to my ownContinue reading “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Part 2)”
Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Part 1)
I’ve never been much of a tenderhearted person. Compassion and empathy don’t come easily to me. When I take spiritual gifts tests, the gift of Mercy is always one of my lowest scores. I’ve struggled to emotionally bond with people, which has especially plagued me in my relationships with my kids. That motherly affection andContinue reading “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Part 1)”
Occupation: Servant
By the time I get around to writing and posting this, it will be old news, but as you may know, the British Royal Family has been making headlines a lot. Recently I stumbled across a video of a young Meghan Markle, who was assessing messages of commercials for a social studies assignment in school.Continue reading “Occupation: Servant”
What is Intentional Motherhood?
For years, I have heard and read about the concepts of purposeful parenting, being intentional with your children, and relying on God’s strength and wisdom instead of your own. I had an idea of what this meant, but didn’t understand how to practically apply it. I knew I wanted to live out my faith inContinue reading “What is Intentional Motherhood?”
Find Us Faithful
In case you didn’t know, I am a natural worrier. My daughter also struggles with worrying and anxiety. I have to remind her that it’s not her job to take care of her brother, make sure her friends don’t get in trouble, or keep everything running smoothly. Often, when she is so focused on thoseContinue reading “Find Us Faithful”
Addictive
Every morning started pretty much the same way: my phone alarm rang, I hit snooze at least twice (even though the night before I was determined not to), and eventually turned it off for good. Then, before I was even out of bed or awake enough to open both eyes against the bright screen, IContinue reading “Addictive”
To Complain or Not to Complain?
Every parent has probably experienced what can sometimes feel like incessant whining and complaining coming from their children. In this time of social distancing, extra “togetherness” can provoke this even more. Our children’s whole lives have been turned upside down; for months, there has been no school, no church, no events. This understandably brings aboutContinue reading “To Complain or Not to Complain?”
Krista Harmuth 