I am re-posting this series at the request of one of my readers. This is the year that I chose to do something about the weight I gained 3 years ago in Alaska. It has proven to be quite a bit more stubborn than my "freshman 10" and my "baby weight". I have seen the positive… Continue reading Welcome to Scaling Back
Author: Kay
The Black Forest
Here in Germany, folks love traveling down to the Schwarzwald, The Black Forest, for hiking and shopping. We are not much different! We have toured the Schwarzwald twice since moving to Germany, once for hiking and once for shopping. My husband will consider our time in Germany to be a "mission fail" if we don't… Continue reading The Black Forest
Military Humor
Pulling this goody, but oldie out of archive for your Saturday smile 😉 Today is our Monday and I am failing at getting the ball rolling after a 4-day weekend! I was avidly avoiding doing homeschool with the kids this and I fell in to my favorite tactic: Pinterest! I tumbled across a couple of things… Continue reading Military Humor
My Thoughts on OMG
I am a Christian. I believe in Jesus Christ, who came and died on the cross for our sins. I go to this Christian Youth Group for Middle Schoolers, and I'm shocked at how many kids I hear saying, "Oh, my God!" Why? Because of the third commandment. Q. "What is the third commandment?" A.… Continue reading My Thoughts on OMG
Imputed vs. Infused Grace
I am currently taking a Systematic Theology course where I must interact with questions each week. A few weeks ago I was asked that is the difference between imputed grace and infused grace? These words sounds fairly similar, but the meaning behind the words and the grace they impart are vastly different! You walk… Continue reading Imputed vs. Infused Grace
The Old Rugged Cross
George Bennard penned this hymn after hours of meditation and prayer. Bennard began his Christian ministry in the ranks of the Salvation Army. Later he would be ordained by the Methodist Episcopal church. This hymn was born from a trying experience and one that caused Bennard to seriously reflect upon the cross and salvation. Both… Continue reading The Old Rugged Cross
Art Set Pro
The house is quiet and the for moment, I don't really care what the kids are doing. Ok, maybe I do, but I have to share this fun new art app that we found for my daughter. It's called Art Set Pro, and even an art ignoramus like me can use it! It's very… Continue reading Art Set Pro
