Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

I remember buying one of those maze books for my daughter when she was little. I explained to her that she had to start at the beginning and get to the finish on the page. She frowned at the paper, to...

Sometimes, it takes a bit of magic to get the kids outside. So, why not have them make nature wands while they're out there? All you need are: Twigs Yarn or embroidery thread Finds from nature (flower...

Summer is here and it seems like all my plants have decided to bloom at once, resulting in such a multitude of flowers that it's hard to take in all the beauty. My daughter has been cutting mass amoun...

Faith is a funny thing, isn't it? I used to say that my faith is unwavering, but is that really true? I don't question whether God is real. Nor do I question that Jesus died for my sins and brought me...

I used to think that there was only one way to worship God. It seemed like all the women around me had it figured out: They were chronically optimistic. They looked for the blessing in every situation...

Are your kids home for summer vacation? Are they driving you crazy with requests for snacks yet? Seriously, how did they survive at school without the countless snacks they demand in the summer? Well,...

"And God said, "Behold, I have given you every plant yielding seed that is on the face of the earth, and every tree with seed in its fruit. You shall have them for food." Genesis 1:29 Do you have a hu...

I was listening to music the other day and a song popped up that I hadn't heard in years. It was "Everything I Own" by Bread. For some reason the chorus hit me hard: "Is there someone you know, You're...

Have you ever been in a situation that you didn't like and then someone comes along and makes you look at it from a different point of view? I'm not talking about those people who love to remind you t...

Spring in the Pacific Northwest can be a beautiful thing, but there are a few things that make living here unique. Give yourself a point for everything you've done on this list. The more points you ha...