Faith
Nichole Nordeman -The Unmaking Review
Music has the unique ability to touch a heart in ways that words can’t. Nichole Nordeman’s music has provided healing for my heart over the years, so when I saw that she had a new album The Unmaking out, I couldn’t wait to get my hands (or ears) on it. I was given the CD to…
Read MoreSunday Reflections: Finding a Family Rhythm
This post may include affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy for more details. Life at the Strauss House… Starting off school last week, I had several kiddos sick, which made it challenging to really find a rhythm. This week, everyone is healthy, and it’s been good to have a week of a regular routine. …
Read More“Let the Little Children Come to Me, and Do Not Hinder Them…”
The faith of children is a remarkable and beautiful thing. Often I think I hinder my children’s faith more than I strengthen it. Don’t misunderstand, I read the Bible with them, take them to church, and help them memorize scripture. I intend to strengthen their faith, but then I act in my flesh and I…
Read MoreTruth Sets Captives Free – Giving Away “Captive” by Ashley Smith
I remember reading through Rick Warren’s A Purpose Driven Life with my church over ten years ago. I read it at a time when things were pretty easy in my life. I was newly married, we had just had our first baby, and I was attending my childhood church with my parents. Life was good. Within…
Read MoreSunday Reflections: School is Back
This post may include affiliate links. See my full disclosure policy for more details. Life at the Strauss House… School started back this week: our first week of Challenge 1 with our Classical Conversations community. The girls don’t start It’s been great to get everyone back into the rhythm of getting up and learning together. Where I’m…
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