by Beth Vice | Dec 14, 2024 | Christmas, Faith, Family, Holidays, Jesus, Parenting
One of our granddaughters was over last Sunday and noticed only two of the five candles burning on our centerpiece. She thought we needed to light the rest. That gave me a chance to explain that they were Advent candles and we only light one each Sunday, and each... by Beth Vice | Aug 9, 2024 | Family, Home School, Parenting, The Writing Life
I’m so excited to announce Peace Within Your Borders is now available on Amazon! I hope to offer some encouraging words–whether you’re a homeschooling parent, grandparent, co-op member, or simply someone who cares about the importance of... 
by Beth Vice | May 25, 2024 | Fathers, Fear, Forgiveness, Hope, Love, Parenting
One of my favorite Dad stories began when my friend Katy and I made some chocolate pudding, and in devouring a bowlful, got it all over our faces. So we proceeded to paint mustaches and beards on our faces. When we noticed the similarity to blood, we decided to mix up... 
by Beth Vice | Apr 30, 2024 | Family, Home School, Hope, Parenting
Good parenting is exhausting! It would be easier to just let our kids do whatever they want—eat sugar and no vegetables; give in when they whine; let the TV, computer, and phone keep them out of our way; let them make life-altering choices based on their feelings and... 
by Beth Vice | Nov 23, 2023 | Faith, Gratitude, Hope, Love, Parenting, Thanksgiving
As we look forward to Thanksgiving tomorrow, this piece in the series seems especially appropriate. Thanksgiving seems to me to be the purest of holidays. With no wish lists and huge decorating frenzies, we simply gather and thank God for all our blessings. What... by Beth Vice | Sep 26, 2023 | Faith, Fear, Hope, Parenting
Years ago, my friends fostered two little girls, two and four. They lavished them with love, clothes, plenty of food, books and toys galore. The girls had everything they could possibly need or want. Yet, they continually stashed food in their pockets, backpacks,...