Today I have the privilege to share a guest blog with you. Pam is my friend and my co-partner in teaching crime on Sunday mornings. She shares her heart and a deep understanding of God. In times that seem, at moments, overwhelmingly complicated what she shares here is balm to my soul. I know it…
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It’s A “Selfie” Society
My writing “sabbatical” is officially over. It’s been a great month of bonding with our new granddaugher and preparing for yet another move. However, it’s definitely time to get back to work. Before I begin a new series though, let me share a blog by my daughter Emma. As a millenial herself, she has some…
Read MoreBasic Training and Beyond
Believe it or not, I have always known that one day I would join the military. I grew up watching my dad get in his uniform every day and leave for his exciting job flying airplanes. I loved when he would take me to the base with him and let me see where he worked.…
Read MoreThoughts From The Nanny…Healthy Hygiene!
My sweet daughter, Kaite, is a much sought after nanny and pre-school teacher. Her observations regarding her young charges and their home lives have always caused me to stop and consider my own homemaking and parenting priorities.Sometimes, her observations have been a much needed wake-up call for change! Here is part 3 of her blogs…
Read MoreWhen God and Grief Collide
School begins this week at the Scheibner home. My 21st year of homeschooling! Since my brain needs to be fully engaged with our kick-off this week, I’ve asked a couple of my favorite young women to guest blog for me. Today’s blog is by my precious daughter-in-love Rochelle. Rochelle is married to my oldest son,…
Read MoreWhatever Happened to Happily Ever After?
After my series on the Care and Maintenance of Marriage, I received many personal emails. The emails shared a common pain and one that is becoming more and more prevalent in our Christian marriages. Today’s blog is by my beautiful second daughter, Emma. Yes, it’s a little long, but in it she shares her heart…
Read MoreCurveballs and the Life of a Teenager
By Baleigh Grace Scheibner I always used to feel bad when I heard about someone getting hurt or breaking a bone, leaving them to only be able to do certain things in their lives. I never really realized how hard it was though, until I got my first ever concussion. It was a doozy!…
Read MoreA Nanny’s Thoughts on Healthy Living
Come on, we can do it! Wow you’re such a strong girl! My Goodness, are you going to be big and strong like Papa? Now how do you know you don’t like it if you don’t try it! Eat Child; eat! These are a few of the phrases I utter all the time. I…
Read MoreA Portrait of Grief / A Life of Joy
Romans 8:38-39 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. My wife and I were…
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