Especially this time of year keeping a peaceful atmosphere in the home can be quite a challenge. Everybody is rushing here and there. The date on the calendar seems to be watching us more than we watch it. Even fun things can be stressful when there is a deadline in site. Places to go, people…
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About: pennyraine
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- http://pennyraine.com/blog
- Penny is a happily married preacher’s wife in TN. They have 8 children, a wonderful son in law, and a very fun grand-daughter. They live on a horse farm in mid TN, and she draws from her family life and her relationship with the Lord in all that she writes. Penny writes for several publications and blogs, but she is most blessed just to be used by Jesus. You can find Penny daily over at her personal blog and at her bookstore
Author Archives: pennyraine
A, B, C…
As families grow we begin to establish things. We have a way of setting schedules, routines and general guidelines. We figure out what works best and settle into it. We often begin to do things automatically, kind of like being on “auto pilot.” We make our roast a certain way and usually with the same…
Sharing the Smells of Home
Thought I would share with you some yummy fall goodness. My daughters visit with an elderly neighbor about once a week, and this morning Georgia made him a Gingerbread cake. When the seasons change around here we like to reflect it with not only our home decorating, but also the smells of home. And we…
Be an at-home-Momma
Dear Momma, How much time do you spend at home? I know this is getting repetitive, but it really is the whole message I share. We can do all kinds of things to makes our houses cozy and inviting, but it still isn’t much of a home unless there are folks there. It usually starts…
Count Your Blessings
Two years ago I became a grandma. I always hoped I would transition right from having my own little ones into having grandchildren. It pretty much happened that way, there is a 6 yr. gap between our youngest and our first grandchild. My little granddaughter and my youngest daughter are great friends, and I love…
Home Sweet-to-My-Ears Home
I love living in the South. My children say, “yes Ma’am,” and “yes Sir.” I love when we go anywhere. There is the Southern hospitality and polite manners. But I love it even more in my own home. Our homes should be havens of politeness, sweet talk, and peace. But all too often it is,…
What Will They Remember?
May 31st is my wedding anniversary. 25 years this year. I have been married longer than I have not been married. 3 of our 8 children are now adults. When you get to this stage, you start appreciating memories, and you start really paying attention to the ones you are making. Good memories sometimes happen…
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