Monthly Archives: June 2006

Childhood & Balance

Posted on June 26, 2006 by Dani

Okay, we have ceased school for the time being. And I desperately need to plan for the new year. I am making David and Deborah each a book (with my comb binding system), which will allow me to easily peruse … Continue reading →

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Let the Change Come! Part 1: Stevia

Posted on June 22, 2006 by Dani

I knew we could do it. If I could just find something tasty enough! And finally it happened. We received our Republic of Tea catalogue in the mail, with their customary sampler tea bag. It was ginger-peach. Mmmmm. That sounded … Continue reading →

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The Empty Motivator

Posted on June 19, 2006 by Dani

I don’t know what it was about the empty room which motivated me, but the feeling was compelling. I felt that I simply MUST clean! It was just last night. For Father’s Day, I cleaned up the kitchen and took … Continue reading →

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Delight!?

Posted on June 9, 2006 by Dani

A Safeguard for the Soul Souls are vulnerable things. They need safeguards. It was when Paul was in prison that this idea came to him. He had just been writing to the Philippians about the benefits that accrued because of … Continue reading →

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Stress

Posted on June 7, 2006 by Dani

Picture the scene: The curtains are pushed back, allowing the rays of glorious morning to splash onto little sleeping faces. Mom sings: “Good morning, Good morning! It’s such a lovely day. Good morning, Good morning, I really love to say. … Continue reading →

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Productivity – an “Ahhhh” Moment

Posted on June 6, 2006 by Dani

My muscles are still sore from gardening on Saturday. Nathan and Ben took all of the kids to the zoo, and I planted all of the tomatoes and peppers and some corn. I still need to buy something hot to … Continue reading →

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Praise & Glory

Posted on June 5, 2006 by Dani

But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. -1 Cor. 1:30-31 … Continue reading →

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On Simplicity in the Home

Posted on June 2, 2006 by Dani

During our trip to Iowa, we finished reading “On the Shores of Silver Lake” by Laura Ingalls Wilder. I was struck, as I usually am when reading one of her books, by the simplicity of their lifestyle. A one room … Continue reading →

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