The Kingdom-Driven Family

Building a Home That Serves Christ and His Kingdom

 I love clocks. If you were to visit my home, you’d see all sorts of clocks in almost every room of the house. Some of these clocks chime, others ding, some play music, others have a swinging pendulum, while still others display the barometric pressure and humidity levels. (Since I have to adjust the time …

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There are a good many things I wish I had done differently when I look back over the choices I made when I homeschooled my children. Too often, I abided by the “rules” of the status quo, focusing my curriculum selection on areas that would have little application in the present or future lives of …

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When many began their homeschooling journey, they assumed that, if they did what the “gurus” directed, all would be fine. At first it may have appeared there would be smooth sailing. Of course, this was the case because their children were young and didn’t have the opportunity or wherewithal to pick up and leave. However, …

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1. She is a virtuous woman whose price is far above precious gems: The Geneva Bible uses the word pearls. Other translations use the words jewels or rubies. So whether this is referring to the amount of dowry the law prescribes to show good faith on the part of a man in proposing marriage or …

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Victories in our lives are a byproduct of a larger vision. The Kingdom of God is the ultimate larger vision. As Christians we know we are on “the” winning team. Our day-to-day lives should reflect the teamwork needed to see victories in our daily responsibilities. Accountability and perspective are necessary elements of victory. Listen and …

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When you enter into the world of being a wife and mother, must you abandon or postpone your desire for self-expression and using your talents and gifts?  That is what the world would make us believe.  And while it is true that the demands of being a stay-at-home wife and mom make being a singer/songwriter …

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Social media lights up when a well-known and well-loved celebrity dies in a deliberate suicide or an accidental one by drug overdose. On purpose or unintended, the person is still dead and fans are heartbroken. More questions abound than answers. After all, don’t fame, wealth, and preferential treatment bring about happiness? The words hypocrisy and …

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