Note from the Owners: This month we are featuring a book from one of our team members! We’ve asked her to share about her book and the heart behind it. Here is what Amy, the author, has to say: The morning of February 10, 2008 would forever change my life. Our 5th born, a beautiful…
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About: Amy
- Website:
- http://www.raisingarrows.net
- Amy is the homeschooling mother of soon-to-be 6 living children and a precious little girl named Emily in Heaven. You can find Amy blogging about the joy and grief of raising these wonderful little arrows at Raising Arrows.
Author Archives: Amy
A Peaceful Home
` It wasn’t all that long ago that my husband wanted to spend every weekend away from our home. It wasn’t that he wanted to go places by himself, for he always wanted to take us along; however, he rarely wanted to actually stay at home. When I confronted him about this fact, he said…
Raising Adults
Today’s culture is all about raising children. No, I don’t mean they are committed to the raising OF their children, rather they are, by default, raising children who will always ACT LIKE children. Why is this and how can we avoid this? 1. Parent with a goal in mind. Any of you who read my…
Be Influential!
My son, hear the instruction of your father, And do not forsake the law of your mother; ~Proverbs 1:8 Once upon a time, my children attended a wonderful Bible program at a local church. We were thrilled with most of the results of this program, but there were a few extra activities sponsored by the…
Finding Beauty In Your Own Backyard
Years ago, I lived in a small town with big beautiful trees, including an apple tree and a peach tree. My landlord lived next door and allowed me gardening space in his backyard where I planted strawberries, peas, onions, and potatoes. Just down the road was the best picking spot for sandhill plums, and a…
Why Won’t He Lead?
Over the years I have had more than one conversation with a frustrated wife who wishes her husband would just take charge and lead the family. I understand all too well the fear and sadness these women feel, but I can see now where much of my own frustrations were either unfounded or my own…
A Mom and Her Boys
Today I am answering this question: What are things I can do to maintain and nurture a healthy relationship with my boys? Half of my 6 children are boys, so I figured I’m fairly qualified to answer this. I say “fairly” because let’s face it ladies…we’re women, they are young men…they will always be somewhat…
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