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Thanks for checking out my blog. Welcome to Living and Learning!
My inspiration to blog stems from a love of writing and belief in the power of shared stories.
I cover all sorts of topics including Relationship With God, Child Development, Adoption, Parenting,
Homeschooling, and Mental Health.
My hope is to inspire, share, and encourage.
Grow Compassion
I noticed that when I volunteered as a bell ringer for Salvation Army. People that know what it is to be in need often sacrificially...
Janet
May 161 min read
Consider Siblings
Just wanted to share something that was on my heart today. When I decided to foster I originally planned to care for 1 child at a time....
Janet
May 161 min read
A Grandparent's Legacy of Faith
As I anticipated the birth of my first grandbaby my pondering began. I became curious to see if the Bible had any instructions regarding...
Janet
May 32 min read
Life’s Hard
I like to share what God is teaching me. Personal experience has shown me: Life is hard. I've heard it said, "Everyone is either in the...
Janet
Apr 91 min read
“They Just Weren’t Thinking”
The groups all gathered and a few are new. Newbies stand aside not knowing what to do. Old friends talk with their comfort crews. The...
Janet
Mar 312 min read
Successful Life Grading Rubric
Servant’s Heart Compassion Integrity Diligence
Janet
Mar 311 min read
Eternal Priorities
Here's the verse that keeps me going on this homeschooling journey! "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses...
Janet
Mar 311 min read
“How Lord?”
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances? Whoa, that's a tall order! How do I rejoice always? Conviction hits...
Janet
Mar 313 min read
The True Meaning of Family
Family is so much deeper than blood relations. When I think about it, adoption has been around almost from the beginning of time. Joseph...
Janet
Mar 311 min read
Care Boldly
Tired, hot, and thirsty I sat on the church patio. Several tables away a man was talking with friends. He approached convinced I was sad...
Janet
Mar 311 min read
A Picture of Love
God speaks into our lives in new ways each day. He recently revealed His love to me through the love I have for my child. Finding my...
Janet
Mar 311 min read
It’s Good They Don’t…
My dad recently made a comment that changed my course of thought. I'd been griping about an important action my child didn't take. As I...
Janet
Mar 311 min read
Homeschooling Kindergarten Learning Tools I Used
Homeschool Note: Sometimes for the early grades no curriculum is the best. Keep learning fun and allow for learning through play. Here...
Janet
Mar 311 min read
Thievery of Preconceived
The Gift of Received Preconception steals compassion and breeds judgment. My heart drops as I watch. Preconception speaks words from the...
Janet
Mar 311 min read
Glimmers of Hope
In a world where darkness is magnified it’s a blessing to witness kindness. Glimmers of hope reveal themselves enlightening a dreary day....
Janet
Feb 122 min read
Remedy For Stigma
Stigma would be non- existent if more people responded in love with a desire for understanding. Kind reactions when someone opens up...
Janet
Feb 121 min read
Priorities
Here's the verse that keeps me going on this homeschooling journey! "For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses...
Janet
Feb 91 min read
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