Tag Archives: Thoughtful Thursday

On the Subject of Cheese, Triage, and Blogging

Posted on 6 August 2015 by Amy

View image | gettyimages.com A while ago, Seth’s best friend gifted him with a stack of old issues of Credenda Agenda, a magazine put out by Doug Wilson and friends (and family). What a nice gift. We’re still working our … Continue reading →

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Be Prepared! (with Meekness)

Posted on 13 November 2014 by Amy

Meekness is respectable. Meekness is comfortable. It is profitable. Finally consider what a preparative it is for something further. Sometimes I have remembered my bad or inadequate reactions to an occurrence with shame, and excused myself with the thought, “If … Continue reading →

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Renaissance Chicks vs. Modern Models

Posted on 9 October 2014 by Amy

We’ve been studying the Renaissance lately in our homeschool, and the thought occurred to me: Why are women in Renaissance paintings so chubby? If you google that exact question, you’ll get some interesting responses–and pictures. I thought perhaps one response … Continue reading →

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A Call for Purity, Not “Christian Fiction Porn”

Posted on 2 October 2014 by Amy

#185480182 / gettyimages.com I recently read a well-written Christian novel that had many positives: nice pacing, a clear Gospel message, concision and clarity, humorous and pithy descriptions, not-hokey dialogue, and Scripture was handled with respect. It was a good book, … Continue reading →

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It Pays to Be Meek

Posted on 11 September 2014 by Amy

Meekness is respectable. Meekness is comfortable. But another lesser known benefit of meekness is that it is profitable. #483533875 / gettyimages.com Get all you can; can all you get; and sit on the lid. This is the maxim of every … Continue reading →

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If I Could Just Get Some Peace and Quiet Around Here!

Posted on 28 August 2014 by Amy

I (through the thoughts of a 17th century Puritan, Matthew Henry) have been trying to convince you of the excellency of a meek spirit. First we considered how “creditable,” or respectable meekness is.  Next, think about the comfort of meekness. … Continue reading →

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Thoughtful Thursday link-up

Posted on 21 August 2014 by Amy

I’ll get back soon to my attempt to rephrase Matthew Henry’s book The Quest for Meekness and Quietness of Spirit. For this week, I posted a review of homeschool curriculum Spelling Workout on Tuesday. So here’s the link-up below for … Continue reading →

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Still Trying to Get Respect

Posted on 14 August 2014 by Amy

#184263347 / gettyimages.com (I’ve been talking about how meekness makes you more respectable, and last week I explained that that is so, because meekness is victorious.) Next, meekness is respectable because it is beautiful. Here, Matthew Henry defines beauty, which, … Continue reading →

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Don’t Get No Respect ‘Round Here!

Posted on 7 August 2014 by Amy

Ever felt that way? That other people really aren’t respecting you and your virtues the way you deserve? We all want to be respected. Most people have ambitiously sought after this universal sentiment, though few have taken the time or … Continue reading →

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People of a Book

Posted on 31 July 2014 by Amy

Christians are essentially “People of a Book.” But that also increases our appreciation for other books. Today I’m guest posting on this topic over at Creative K Kids, my sister’s blog. I hope you’ll hop over there to read more … Continue reading →

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