faith

What Is Lament? Understanding Ash Wednesday and the Gift of Honest Prayer

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent ,a season in the Christian calendar that invites us into reflection, repentance, and remembering our need for God. I didn’t grow up observing Ash Wednesday. In fact, I never even heard much about it. But as I’ve grown older in my faith, I’ve come to deeply appreciate… Continue reading What Is Lament? Understanding Ash Wednesday and the Gift of Honest Prayer

Family activity, homeschooling

Free 2026 Winter Olympics Checklist (Printable)

Watching the 2026 Winter Olympics as a family? 🏔️ Grab this FREE printable event checklist with clear checkboxes for every sport — plus a homeschool tie-in page covering geography, science, history, math, and Italian culture. Perfect for: ✔️ Homeschool families ✔️ Family watch parties ✔️ Morning basket activities ✔️ Olympic unit studies 2026_Winter_Olympics_Full_Event_Checklist_Homeschool.pdfDownload

faith, homeschooling, reading, Review

Growing in Faith Together: Why Between Us Has Been a Sweet Part of Our Homeschool Days

Between Us: A 52-Week Devotional Strengthening Faith and Connection Between Moms and Daughters

faith, Gathered thoughts, history, Review, Texas, travel

From Texas Roots to Magnolia Market & Silos: A Faith-Filled Trip to Waco

From Texas Roots to Magnolia Market: A Faith-Filled Trip to Waco

Goals

Month 2 of 12: Why Staying the Course Is Braver Than Starting

Month 2 of 12: Why Staying the Course Is Braver Than Starting

Gathered thoughts

Fall Bucket List 🍁

Make time for some of your favorite Fall activities 🍁.What’s the first thing you’re checkingoff your fall bucket list this year? 🍂

Book, reading, Review

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

Are you ready to read a book you can’t put down? Kristin Hannah The Nightingale is it!.This historical fiction follows two very different sisters throughout their lives. Both sisters navigate their worlds very differently as they grapple with WW2 and the Nazi occupation of France and as they soon learn they are stronger than they… Continue reading The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah ~ Book Review

coffee, family adventures, hiking, Review, travel

Espresso Chalet

Espresso Chalet has one of the best views of Mount Index . It was the perfect stop to grab coffee after hiking Wallace Falls & Heybrook Lookout. Both hikes are within a few miles of each other with the Espresso Chalet between them. Look for the Bigfoot and you will know you are there. We… Continue reading Espresso Chalet

faith, Gathered thoughts, history

Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday

Holy Week Wednesday Holy Week Wednesday .. did you know it’s also known as Spy Wednesday? It is a solemn day in the Christian liturgical calendar, as it marks the beginning of the events leading to the crucifixion of Jesus, which is commemorated on Good Friday. As I read the scriptures this am,I couldn’t help… Continue reading Holy Week Wednesday ~ Spy Wednesday