by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relational Homeschooling
Many years ago, I was hospitalized with a bad case of pneumonia. In response, our small church in South Dakota graciously bought me a small rubber plant to brighten the hospital room. Normally, I’m a lover of bright-colored, audaciously gorgeous flowers, but since...
by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Parenting
Learning Our Own Lessons As you walk out your unique journey on this earth, you gain deep experience and wide knowledge through the “lessons” of life. As a homeschool mom, many of your lessons come through the day-in and day-out challenges of teaching your kids at...
by Diana Waring | Nov 11, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Holidays and Seasons
Of all the spiritual lessons I’ve learned, one of the most important is choosing to give thanks. When we teach our young children to say “please” and “thank you,” it is a lesson in politeness. When God teaches us to say “thank...
by Diana Waring | Nov 11, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Holidays and Seasons
When I was a wide-eyed college student, without a clue of how to raise healthy, happy children, I heard a Christian professor speak passionately on the value of creating traditions in a home. He shared the Christmas rituals of his own family, and then described that...
by Diana Waring | Nov 11, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Holidays and Seasons
Forging a family tradition takes time and effort. . .May my faltering experiences with this bring you hope and encouragement in this season. “Joy to the world, the Lord is come…” As the disbelieving eyeballs of customers and tellers at our local bank...