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Does Prayer Make a Difference
“The impossibility of empirical proof is a spiritual necessity. A man who knew empirically that an event had been caused by his prayer would feel like a magician. His head would turn and his heart would be corrupted. The Christian is not to ask whether this or that event happened because of a prayer. He…
Big Life Changes
As a sporadic blogger, I find myself facing a somewhat surprisingly stark truth as I compose this entry: the purpose of my blog is shifting. This is our final year of homeschooling. This, 2025, is my final year as a homeschooling mama. But truth be told, I was born a teacher. Since I was 7…
Let them eat cake!
A synopsis of my brief journey with taking risks, failing and living another day. I read recently that Marie Antoinette, who was apparently oblivious to the plight of the common people of France, was not talking about whipping up a Duncan Hines devil’s food cake mix when she (indirectly) tossed this callous comment out to…
Thoughts on Teaching Writing
Remember the first time you received a heart-melting note from your chubby preschooler full of capitalized consonants strung together in a charming way that put your detective skills to the test? Throw in a few of the most beautiful crayon stick figures you’ve ever seen and it’s enough to make any beaming parent open an…
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Hi, I’m Lillie. Previously a magazine editor, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. When I’m not spending time with my wonderful kids and husband, I love writing about my fascination with food, adventure, and living a healthy and organized life!
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