Building Joyful Memories with Beloved Christmas Traditions
Charles Dickens drew greatly from the powerful memories of his past to write A Christmas Carol: Traditions express love and mutual support among one another.
18th Century Virginia Musings
Tag: faith
Engaged to be Married at Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria
Since we both like reading, writing, and history, conversation turned to the historic events that transpired at Gadsby’s, including Washington and Lafayette.
Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s The Cost of Discipleship: Book Review
A review of three books we studied for our 1930s rhetoric history studies, and how they tie together and bring depth to the problem.
Alleluia Adonai, Hebrew Feasts, and God-fearing Egyptians
Moses recorded in Exodus 12:38 “Many other people went up with them…” which inspired the story of God-fearing Egyptians.
Pumpkin Carving Gospel Metaphor
Our traditional pumpkin carving assimilates an assortment of various Bible lessons my kids have learned over the years.
Here is the step by step process.
College Geology Field Trips for Homeschool
My fascination for geology began in college field trips to the Hill Country where I took my kids for our homeschool science studies.
Beautiful Saris and Tea Parties for Missionary Week
One year, the theme was India, and my daughter and I were asked to demonstrated are saris are wrapped for the children’s ministry.
My daughter sang with Mwangaza Choir
The name Mwangaza is a Swahili word that means shining light, reflecting the gospel message they share through song. My daughter got to sing with them.
Growing my kids’ Faith with Flannelgraph Bible Stories
Mesmerized by pictures that stick to a board, they played with the felt figures themselves…a sensory integration activity that grew creativity.
