Author Archives: Ann Kirsten

People talk about being refined by God. In my early, nave days, I used to think it went something like this: God: "Well done, good and faithful servant. You've done so well that I will honor you by ge...

Fall is almost here! I love Fall, it's my favorite season of the year. One of the pleasures of Autumn is a good bonfire. Lots of Fall parties are centered around a firepit. Whether you're making cider...

Isn't it strange how different each family member can be? I mean, we share a lot of the same DNA, yet God makes each of us unique. I'm thinking today of allergies and food sensitivities. My eldest and...

Need a quick and easy summer treat? This one is cool and refreshing AND so easy that the kids can help make it. Here's what you'll need: Bananas Peanut Butter Peanuts Chocolate chips Optional - coconu...

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,...