I have contemplated writing a blog in the past but have continuously put it off. Mostly because of time. Until recently, I was working full time while going to school full time AND raising a family. I felt like my family had taken a backseat while my focus was on completing school. College would have been so much easier prior to having a family and a job to worry about, but I wouldn't have had it any other way. So why now? Well, to be honest- I have the time. Unfortunately/fortunately I have not landed a full time teaching job yet which I feel has provided me with some much needed time to focus on my family. This "break" from work will allow me to be home when I'm needed, yet allow me to substitute teach in the schools when I'm able. I'm okay with that, even though it wasn't a part of my plan. But He has a plan and I'm trying to be patient. Having this time allows me to focus not just on my family, but on other things I enjoy doing; one of those things being writing. I hope you follow along (and enjoy) the things this "Susie Homemaker" tackles!
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Ezinaulo Kachi (Kachi's Family) is a beautifully illustrated light-hearted story of family life, Faith in God, Love, childhood and growing up in the USA and in Igboland, Nigeria, narrated by vivacious and talented Kachi. Kachi is a young Igbo child, who lives with her parents and her sister for ten months in the USA and two months in Amaigbo, Imo state of Eastern Nigeria, annually. According to Kachi, \"My mommy says we have the best of two worlds\". Hers was an eventful childhood, grounded in her rich Igbo heritage, filled with love from both her nuclear and extended family.
I have allowed my family to scatter, All those who were my dearest to depart, And once again an age-long loneliness Comes in to fill all nature and my heart. Alone this cottage shelters me and y
Sitting on the front row in a room full of missionaries gathered to listen to an address by Brother Brian K. Ashton, who was then serving as second counselor in the Sunday School general presidency and vice president of field operations for BYU Pathway Worldwide, a young Filippino sister suddenly pumped her fist and loudly exclaimed, "Yes!"
Now, Kirk Cameron is known for being the voice of evangelism in the movie industry. He is most probably the most prominent Christian actors existing in today’s world. But there was a time he was a child star. Kirk gained worldwide attention and recognition while he played Mike Seaver in Growing pains (1985 – 1992) […]
Who else can't wait for Kingdom Business season 2? Let's be honest here: who isn't? Since the first season debuted, viewers have been waiting impatiently for
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-Saint Paisios- Be the Bee and not the Fly Some people tell me that they are scandalized because they see many things wrong in the Church. I tell them that if you ask a fly, “Are there any flowers in this area?” it will say, “I don’t know about flowers, but over there in that heap of rubbish you can find all the filth you want.” And it will go on to list all the unclean things it has been to. Now, if you ask a honeybee, “Have you seen any unclean things in this area?” it will reply, “Unclean things? No, I have not seen any; the place here is full of the most fragrant flowers.” And it will go on to name all the flowers of the garden or the meadow. You see, the fly only knows where the unclean things are, while the honeybee knows where the beautiful flower like iris or hyacinth is. As I have come to understand, some people resemble the honeybee and some resemble the fly. Those who resemble the fly seek to find evil in every circumstance and are preoccupied with it; they see no good anywhere. But those who resemble the honeybee only see the good in everything they see. The stupid person thinks stupidly and takes everything in the wrong way, whereas the person who has good thoughts, no matter what he sees, no matter what you tell him, maintains a positive and good thought. + St. Paisios of Mt. Athos, “Good and Evil Thoughts,” Spiritual Counsels III: Spiritual
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of Your faithful And kindle in them the fire of Your love V: Send forth Your Spirit and they shall be created R: And You shall renew the face of the earth Let us…
Summer is a great time of year! The sun is shining and everyone seems to be in a better mood because of the nicer weather and tons of fun things to do!
Casper ten Boom (Corrie ten Boom's father) says Merry Christmas far better than I ever could, with the illustration about Queen Victoria.
Christianity Today Book Award-Marriage and Family Half of Christian high school students walk away from their faith after graduation. But parental involvement is the most influential predictor of a child's spirituality throughout their lives. How do we parent our kids in ways that lead to lasting faith? Sarah Cowan Johnson unpacks how parents can have an active discipleship role in forming their children's faith, with age-appropriate insights and strategies for different developmental stages. She shows how we can identify God moments, facilitate spiritual encounters, clarify emerging beliefs, and encourage new faith habits in our children. Filled with exercises and activities for families to do together, this handbook is an essential resource for discipling children with confidence and creativity.
Believe in yourself and step out of your comfort zone. Stay the course of faith and watch what God will do in your life!
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