I’ve always prided myself on being a good listener. Especially with my children… I’ve listened to stories about my toddlers’ imaginary friends. I’ve listened to replays of stolen bases, double plays, and switch-hitting. I’ve listened as sobbing teens shared their heartaches and heartthrobs. Listen Listened Listening It’s all just part of the Mommy resume. …
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Sometimes the best Yes is a No
May I be totally honest with you? I hate saying “NO!” Everyday, I’m presented with exciting opportunities, needy relationships, pressing engagements that tempt me to “come and follow”… Activities and adventures always seem so much more fulfilling than my daily duties and obligations. They beckon me and draw my heart away from home. I’m spring-loaded…
Read MoreWhen Abounding Opportunities Become “What Have I Gotten Myself Into?”
Last week was an amazing week full of opportunities for ministry! We were thrilled by the broadcasts on Family Talk with Dr. Dobson. Steve shared with community leaders, homeschoolers, and church folks in Corpus Christi, Texas. And… Through the Glenn Beck Program, Steve was able to articulate our passion for reaching parents with a message…
Read MoreBeginning to See the Harvest
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9 Every time we send out a character quality email we include this verse. Sometimes, I think it’s as much to remind ourselves as it is to encourage and remind…
Read MoreWhat’s More Important? The ABCs or the CCCs?
Welcome to the end of summer! No more lazy days by the pool or late nights chasing fireflies. Nope, it’s time for backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and day planners. Like it or not, summer’s ending and the school year is upon us. Whether we homeschool, private school, or send our kids to public school, the…
Read MoreNew Life…New Joy!
Awww…the Joy of Grandparenting! Thank you all for stopping by my blog. This summer has been filled with wonderful real world things like grandbabies and conferences and well…life. It’s been a mix of wonderful, hard, and growing times and I am so happy to be back here to share it all with you. Grandbabies… Meet…
Read MoreJoin us for a Homeschool Facebook Party!
You Are Invited to Join Us for a …. HUGE Facebook Party! Featuring prizes worth more than $1,400 to be given away in a single party, this Facebook party is going to be like none other! Learn more about it and register to win the pre-party prize pack at the Teach Them Diligently Blog. …
Read MoreA Recipe for Fun
Are you ready to make some memories on Memorial Day weekend? Does opening your home and serving friends and family seem overwhelming? Too burdensome? Just not worth the effort? May I encourage you to change your mindset? Holidays are a natural time to build relationships and stockpile sweet memories. Opening our homes doesn’t have to…
Read MoreZig Zagging Part 3
Can I be honest with you? Sometimes, I just think too small. I serve this awe-inspiring, tremendous, mountain-moving God and yet, I sweat the small stuff. I worry about the miniscule. I doubt in the dark what I know to be true in the light. When you boil it all down, that’s really why the…
Read MoreZig Zagging Part 2
Have you zig zagged recently? I know that I sure have! The last two weeks were spent buying a wedding dress and planning wedding decorations, then walking through pre-op procedures and the subsequent cancer surgery with the same child…missing flights, changing travel plans, and sleeping in five different hotel beds in twelve nights. Life has…
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Megan Scheibner 