The Mother Who Had Six Kids, No Car, and a Big Bike
I once read a story about a mother in the Pacific Northwest who reconfigured her entire life so that she could bike […]
Diet and Lifestyle Changes: The 1% Improvement Plan and Compounding Results
After encountering a book like “Good Energy,” it’s tempting to try pitching every ounce of processed food in the trash, rid your […]
Let Them Eat….Poop?
At an event for children earlier this year, there was a spirited game of bingo underway. The first boy to call out […]
Megan Madden of A Mother’s Lace: Building A Legacy of Love
Megan Madden of A Mother’s Lace
Lent: Joy and Suffering
What happy circumstance to find a kindred spirit of bookish bent. Having found someone who shares passages from beloved books that you […]
Phyllis McGinley’s “Sixpence in Her Shoe”: Timeless Reflections for a Homemaker
Serendipity strikes at the public library again! Months ago, a dear friend recommended Phyllis McGinley’s “Sixpence in Her Shoe.” This collection of […]
Who Was Patricia St. John?
While reading about “Treasures of the Snow” and “The Tanglewoods’ Secret” (and now also “Star of Light” and “Three Go Searching”), I […]
Patricia St. John’s “Treasures of the Snow,” a Credible Story of Conversion
The depiction of Able the gardener, a humble and devout Christian, in “Tom’s Midnight Garden” brought to mind the novels of Patricia […]
Lauren Southern’s Divorce Does Not Mean Traditional Marriage is Dangerous for Women
Lauren Southern is making the rounds on the blog and podcast circuit discussing her divorce. Her story is being held up by […]
How to Improve Your Spouse: Some Principles
Having written on topics related to marriage, I sometimes receive criticism and sometimes requests for advice. Marriage advice is about as thorny […]