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Lifting My Eyes

A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the mountains— where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and...

What is going on with the Snyders?!?

We've been in a somewhat overwhelmed state of mind for the last two months! Posting has been pushed to the back burner (as is kind of...

"What I'm Reading" Wednesday

Paul began a new method for both maintaining friendship and also bolstering his mood during the winter. He reads books with friends. I'm...

When Fear Riots in my Heart

(I do have to say, I wrote all this before anything had transpired in Washington D.C. It’s still appropriate for the day though! Hmmm,...

Snyder Family Hikes: When Love Looks Like a Frigid, Early Morning Climb

A year ago Paul asked if we could hike up Mount Magnificent together. I acquiesced, out of love. My legs hurt for days. But again, all...

Jackisms, Brennisms and Megisms for this Post-Christmas Day

It's the day after Christmas. Video games are being played, Meg is "crafting," Paul is searching for deals online and I just finished...

"What I'm Reading (When I Read : P )" Wednesday

Each year Paul and I make plans on how we will beat back the winter-time darkness. Each year I promise myself that I will NOT let my...

“But God….I Made These Cookies!”

I’m pulling out another old post and dusting it off. Last week I ended up getting myself in over my head as far as Christmas obligations...

I Did Not Buy this House with Homeschooling in Mind

I sat down this morning to spend some time with God, a habit that I've tried to maintain for most of my life (to varying degrees of...

Scuba Diving in Alaska (aka, Learning about Our Limits : )

Paul claims that I don't perform a proper risk assessment when considering a new course of action. That I overestimate the probability...