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Are You Unequally Yoked?

by floraj | February 15, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

Have you ever felt that you were the one holding it all together and others weren't doing their part? Guess what. That's how it's supposed to be. I know it can feel frustrating, but isn't that what Christ invited us to do? "Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for...

The Courage of Joy

by floraj | February 7, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

Here's the scene. It's a winter evening. Kids are bundled up in their coats and hats.Mom and Dad are smiling as they guide the children into the car.They are all excited on their way to grandma and grandpas for Christmas Eve.Mom scans the radio stations and finds...

Is My Perspective Accurate?

by floraj | February 4, 2022 | Blog | 0 Comments

A few years ago a study by the Boston College found that intractable conflicts stem from misunderstanding motivation. This study explored conflicts between rival groups. Researchers interviewed Palestinians and Israelis in the Middle East, and Republicans and...

Grief

by floraj | December 21, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Grief affects us mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. The holidays have constant reminders of tradition and cheer and happiness. This provides much of the fun, joy, and celebration. Yet this is exactly what reinforces feelings of loss. It's just hard....

Is Your Gratitude Laced with Shame?

by floraj | November 17, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

"You should be grateful" "Go ahead. Say thank you" "You better be grateful for all I'm doing for you." Sound familiar? It usually begins when you are very young. And you're not alone. In November we take the time to at least pay lip service to gratitude. But is your...

Self-Care or Self-Compassion

by floraj | November 1, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Self-care vs. Self'-compassionIs there a difference? How I see it:Self care is taking time for yourself and seeing to your own needs.Filling your cup so that you are giving from the excess of your full cup and are never depleted.Self care is important and giving...

Guilt vs. Shame

by floraj | October 11, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Guilt vs Shame. What's the difference? Have you ever thought of it? Brené Brown says that guilt, even though it is uncomfortable, can be a great motivator. Guilt can motivate us to do good and be good. It is behavior based. Guilt on the other hand is destructive. It...

Balance

by floraj | October 4, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Perhaps BALANCE in your life isn't a choice between motherhood, parenting, work, service, volunteer, etc. etc. A Tree gives much. It provides shade, fruit, wood, beauty, climbing fun. But a tree cannot give until it first receives. A tree must receive water,...

Being Attached to Your Negative Stories

by floraj | September 30, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Are you emotionally attached to your negative stories?Perhaps the real reason you can't get over that addiction or ailment or situation......is that there is something inside of it that you have taken on as your identity? That you are holding onto?For Example:I have...

Giving and Receiving

by floraj | September 28, 2021 | Blog | 0 Comments

Is it possible that you have a hard time receiving because you have a hard time giving? I know, you are always giving.You give your time and your talentsYou work to provide.You teach your families.You cook and clean.You serve in the community.You give because it needs...

Can I really Homeschool High School?

by floraj | Feb 23, 2016

Homeschooling in the younger grades is One thing. I can mess up a little here and there and there is still time to do it right. But what about High School? High school is when it really counts, right? What about Credits? ...

$Do we Really Need to Teach Higher Math?$

Do we Really Need to Teach Higher Math?

by floraj | Jun 16, 2015

I had a bit of an epiphany this last year and I have been on a bit of a soapbox about it since. Why, Oh Why are we insisting our kids study higher math? I spent several years learning what is considered higher math during my school career:...

Fun Quotes

by floraj | Jan 26, 2013

….just for fun “Tests only test how well you can take the test.” ~ John Berg “I would rather have my child exposed to smallpox, typhus fever, cholera or other malignant and deadly diseases than to the degrading influence of a corrupt teacher.” ~ Karl G. Maeser...

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