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Rest as an Act of Faith
Some people are lazy, and some are workaholics. But there’s a better way to live, and it’s called Sabbath. How and why should we strive for this? Find out in today’s post!
Teaching from Rest…Mostly
It’s the beginning of a new homeschooling year. Yikes!
I want to share a couple of quotes from a helpful book to encourage you and remind myself of some important truths.
If you’re not homeschooling at the moment, don’t worry. Some of these ideas apply just as well to whatever vocation or task you’re tackling. If you are homeschooling, I hope these encourage you like they do for me.
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo + Juliet: Religious Motifs
Baz Luhrmann’s Romeo and Juliet is a cinematic masterpiece. Today’s post explores the motif of religious icons and answers the question, “What on earth was Luhrmann getting at?” It’s deep, grim, and lovely–a few of my favorite things.
Two Poems for Good Friday and Easter
Two of my favorite poets–John Donne and Gerard Manley Hopkins–have written short poems that will draw our hearts toward the truth of Jesus’ resurrection this Easter. Join me in meditating on them!
Is Parenting a Waste?
Society often views parenting as a waste of time and talent. That fact shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone. But if I’m not careful, I can start to slip into that mindset too, especially when I consider how much of my brain is lying dormant in the day-to-day minutia of housework.
Thankfully, the gospels share a story that helps put a life of grateful obedience into perspective.
Happy Thanksgiving from Past Watchful Dragons
Today instead of leaving you with a lengthy article, I’ve decided to post pictures of some of my greatest blessings. I hope that God’s goodness fills your heart with thankfulness and peace today, whether you’re in a season of joy, grief, or somewhere in…
The Beautiful Mess of Homeschool
We interrupt the Coming-of-Age series to bring you this announcement: I’m now a homeschool mom!
We also clarify that statement with the following statement: Some days I’m barely scraping by with my sanity and sanctification. Man, these kids are messy.
Read on to discover how I landed here in the first place and how (or if) I’m surviving the sheer chaos of the process.
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