Author: Notes From A Sharp Pen
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Thoughts on Schedules and Flexibility
Thoughts on Schedules and Flexibility So often we see a sliver of how someone else is doing life, and we think, there is no way I could do that because I am not patient enough, my house isn’t big enough, my kids would revolt, my budget won’t allow for that. So we move on in…
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Do Something Hard
Do Something Hard I have been mulling this over for a while, so this post will be longer than others. We had a snowpocalypse and in the midst of that we had to navigate some new health issues with my Dad. Needless to say, I have many good excuses for taking a few weeks off…
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Modesty
Modesty “And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed.” Genesis 2:25 (LSB) “And the eyes of both of them were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together and made themselves loin coverings.” Genesis 3:7 (LSB) “And He said, “Who told you that you…
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You let your husband buy what?
“You let your husband buy what? I laugh as I type this because that was the question several people asked when they found out my husband bought a motorcycle. We are a family of eight. We have four girls and my parents live with us as well. My husband is the “breadwinner” and leader of…
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C.S. Lewis “A Grief Observed”
What Are You Reading? C.S. Lewis “A Grief Observed” I took several short books to Florida on vacation, thinking it would be simple enough to read and get through some of the books I have had on my list. Sadly, I only made it through “A Grief Observed”. A book worth reading, and pondering. In…
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All of Life Is Learning
All of Life Is Learning When I say we homeschool in a way that tries to show our kids that all of life is learning, it almost inevitably receives the same reaction from each person. “Oh yes, that is so true.” They wholeheartedly agree and think that is the way to go! This is often…
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Why do you homeschool?
Why do you homeschool? I was homeschooled from the beginning of my life. Not from Kindergarten through 12th grade. From the beginning of my life. I am deeply thankful to God for the education I received at home. But I want to be careful to describe its origins as “at birth” because that is really…
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November 22, 2025 – Hospitality
What is Hospitality? I enjoy having a full house. Give me a crowded table, good food, endless coffee, and noisy conversations. It brings me joy, it stretches my patience, it pushes me to lean on Jesus for strength. But having a discussion about hospitality is more than the food, visiting, and coffee (though that is…
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November 15, 2025 – Loving Fellow Believers
Loving Fellow Believers Since we have a new purpose, new heart, new Master, how do we know where to even begin! As you read the Bible, you will see a lot of instructions and wisdom. It is a never ending well of wisdom. But someone else already wondered what is the greatest commandment. We see…