scripture journaling

by Kaitlyn S. // September 9, 2017 // 3 Comments

I have been wanting to do a post on Scripture journaling for awhile now — but it never seemed like a “good” time. But, with the hymn study I am doing with my younger siblings, I figured it would be... Continue reading →

consecration

by Kaitlyn S. // September 6, 2017 // No Comments

For the last couple of weeks we have been talking about consecration — do we fully understand what the word means? The Student Bible Dictionary defines “consecration” as “Devote, separate, set aside for worship or service to God. A person... Continue reading →

hymn history take 2 + a give-away

by Kaitlyn S. // August 24, 2017 // No Comments

I have a series posted on this blog that I called “Hymn History”, sharing with all of you the amazing stories behind the hymns we sing. It is the series I have enjoyed writing the most. See, I have this... Continue reading →

dear graduate: an open letter

by Kaitlyn S. // June 1, 2017 // No Comments

Dear Class of 2017, My church had their baccalaureate service this past Lord’s Day, and as I watched it all unfold, so many memories came flooding back to me. Memories of schooldays, lessons learned, and knowledge gleaned. Memories of how... Continue reading →

peer culture

by Kaitlyn S. // April 5, 2017 // 1 Comment

So, we have everything together. Home-schooled, large families who are reformed in doctrine with an amazing home church. Perfectly raised, all the same, with so much in common. Right? Wrong. We have so much in common as a church, until... Continue reading →

times of growth

by Kaitlyn S. // March 26, 2017 // No Comments

I am up late, waiting to administer the last of my grandmothers IV antibiotics for the day. So I thought I would share with you a sweet email my 14 year old sister sent me this week. Everyone at home... Continue reading →

Gossip — Destruction from Within

by Kaitlyn S. // January 25, 2017 // No Comments

Gossip is something we encounter everywhere. We have all witnessed it and maybe even we are guilty of being in on it. Being a part of the group that has nothing better to do than waste time in speculation and... Continue reading →

The Christian and Culture

by Kaitlyn S. // January 18, 2017 // No Comments

As I have grown, I have witnessed two major ways of Christians interacting with our culture. Either they shun the culture entirely, using Romans 12:2 as a basis: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by... Continue reading →

And There Were Shepherds….

by Kaitlyn S. // December 21, 2016 // No Comments

“That first Christmas night, shepherds saw a wondrous light. An angel then appeared, telling them to have no fear — For unto you this day, in a manger on the hay, Is born the King of Kings, peace on earth... Continue reading →

Words….

by Kaitlyn S. // December 5, 2016 // 1 Comment

Words, both written and spoken, are important to us. They are a means of communication. They are the most effective way to share with others what is going on in our lives and hearts. There are other ways of communicating,... Continue reading →