Aimee Smith - Rest in the Trench

Helping homeschool moms cultivate victorious rest

Names of God

El Roi - God who Sees For the day you feel isolated, like no one notices you. For the day you want to flee from life's problems. For the day you want to curl up and hide. Genesis 16 - Sarai could not conceive, so she gave Hagar to Abram. When Hagar became pregnant, Sarai was angry. So ... View Post

Resurrection for Joy-Filled Learning

Early on a gloomy Good Friday, my daughter and I tucked our heads to shield our faces and ducked into the building to escape the cold drizzle. The weather of the previous day was preferable: bright sunshine and thirty degrees warmer. My agenda had also been preferable: a relaxing morning at home, an ... View Post

3 Life-Changing Truths about Rest for Your Soul

Life-changing? Yes, this is a bold claim. But my soul claims that it is true. My life is dramatically changing because of these truths. THE Truth? Yes, another bold claim. But it is straight from the mouth of Jesus, the One who IS the Way, the TRUTH, and the Life. Does your soul crave true ... View Post

How to Gain Victory in your Homeschool Battle

Now it came about it a land far away, a long time ago, the sons of Moab and the sons of Ammon, together with some of the Meunites, came to make war against Jehoshaphat, king of Judah. The message was clear: A multitude was invading. Now it also happens that in another land, many years later, ... View Post

3 Truths God Sees When You Feel Invisible

"There's apparently a secret club." My heart sank as another mom relayed the woes of our young students at co-op. My child was the instigator. Her child was not allowed in the club. Her child was in tears. Mine was oblivious to the broken heart. My friend courageously decided it was best to work ... View Post