The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. ~John 10:10 Life is extraordinary but Jesus didn’t come so that it would be boring. The realtor comes this afternoon and things should slow down a little, [...]
Investing in Homeschool Curriculum
Homeschool curriculum can be very expensive when you are living on a strict budget. For the last two years, I have tried to get by with as little expense as possible. I would skip buying the teacher’s guide or look for free resources online to supplement what I had purchased instead of buying the recommended materials. I [...]
Crossroads: Mortgage Update
If you are wondering if anything has changed or happened since Saturday, I thought I would give you an update. This weekend has been full of tears, prayers, questions, and…. unexpected blessings. Your prayers, offers of support, and encouragement have helped to bring us peace as we travel down this path, following God but not knowing [...]
Standing at the Crossroads {and How You Can Help}
On Friday, Bill and I came to a crossroad… and are still standing there with no idea which way to turn. With two children sick with RSV, I decided to make one stop at Walmart for my groceries, trying to save time. I knew I was spending more than I should have but I wanted [...]
What to Do When You Get a Bill You Do Not Owe
If you have ever received a bill that you did not owe, hopefully you have already figured this out. If not, I want to offer a little advice but first, would you indulge me with a story? Yesterday, there was a BIG knock on the door. I peeked out the window to see a county [...]
Great Online Organizational Tool
What is Manilla? Manilla is a free web based service that helps consumers better manage all of their household accounts, including financial, utilities, subscriptions and travel rewards programs, in one secure place online. Under a single password, Manilla provides customers with an automated, organized view of all of their account information, text and/or email reminders [...]
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