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Satisfaction and Glory

Published on 2012-05-18 08:18:02

Surfing through facebook this morning I came across a quote that really made me stop and think!  I just love when that happens!  It was also very convicting!  Being of the Reformed faith one thing that is very important is Soli Deo Gloria meaning glory to God alone.  Basically, it means that everything is done [...] > read more

The Best Gift

Published on 2012-05-12 09:57:32

As Mother’s Day approaches the focus always seems to be on what to get mom. Although it is nice to get gifts if that is the focus it can bring bitterness. What if you don’t get breakfast in bed? What if you don’t get those beautiful flowers or that awesome massage you desperately need? Will [...] > read more

Pray for Your Children-Pt. 1

Published on 2012-05-01 11:50:00

1. Ask God to protect your children with His loving care, so that no evil can reach them and lead them into temptation. Pray that they will be safe from harm (Psalm 33:20). 2.Pray that your children would use Godly wisdom. Ask God to give each child a discernment about people, as well as knowing [...] > read more

Failing or Not?

Published on 2012-04-25 15:26:13

Some days are better than others.  Some days I think I may actually be in the running for at least a good homeschool mom.  Some days I think I am the last person on earth who should even be attempting to homeschool!  There are days (quite a few lately) that I feel so poorly physically [...] > read more

Canned Prayers

Published on 2012-04-20 10:19:26

I have heard the argument often that to use scripted prayers is to use canned prayers with no life.  Some people feel that for one to have a vibrant, life- filled, personal relationship with the Lord that prayer must always be spontaneous and of our own crafting.  While it is true that we are to [...] > read more

Protestant Prayer Beads

Published on 2012-04-19 00:45:00

REPOST:: Did you even know these existed? We have had some for a while but I have not as of yet put them to personal use, but I love the idea. For Protestants who do not have a fear of looking too much like a Catholic they can be really a great tool! These prayer [...] > read more

Motives

Published on 2012-04-16 15:11:08

Why do we do the things we do?  So often our outward actions are judged but the motives of the heart are ignored.  They are easier to hide from people.  As believers there is an ever constant battle. Our hearts must be forever dwelling on the glory of God.  Our motives must always be pure.  [...] > read more

Fifteen Minutes A Day

Published on 2012-04-12 07:26:07

A full month before Resurrection Sunday our church had a special focus in our Sunday School classes.  That focus was on devotional times.  The big kick was to get all of our church members to spend a minimum of 15 minutes a day in a time of devotion.  Now, on one hand, I find this [...] > read more

Simple Distraction

Published on 2012-04-11 12:32:17

Part of the reason for this long blogging break has been that I have really had nothing I felt of worth to offer.  I am still wondering if that is the case.  But I know that if the Lord is teaching me then there is something of worth there even if I am the only [...] > read more

Starting Fresh

Published on 2012-04-10 10:02:15

It has been almost ten months since I have blogged.  There has been a lot going on in life that has just made blogging, well, something I didn’t even think about.  Recently, however, the thought of reviving my blog has been swirling around in my mind.  It doesn’t help that blogging is now becoming a [...] > read more

Take Care To Instruct

Published on 2011-06-15 08:15:32

“For you that are parents, or to whom the education of children is comitted, I beseech you mind the duty which lies on you. … For to what purpose do we desire them before we have them, rejoice in them when we have them, value them so highly, symp > read more

Five Teen Agers

Published on 2011-04-19 14:21:09

I remember back in the early days of my marriage and motherhood.  We had many young ones very close together.  (we still do)  Our older children are closer in age though than our younger ones.  I remember how busy I was then and how many people w > read more

Falling Down, Raise Me Up

Published on 2011-02-21 12:14:16

Do you ever just feel like a total failure? There are rarely days when I feel that all has gone perfectly, in fact, I can’t even remember the last time that happened. The chief end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. My calling in t > read more

Love, Nursing, and Juice

Published on 2011-01-29 14:06:57

We have never really had a problem in our family with jealousy when a new baby arrives. I am thankful for that. Usually we just notice when the children (usually the one who used to be the baby) is needing a little extra cuddles. If we pay attention > read more

Do Not Grow Weary

Published on 2011-01-26 12:55:45

Galatians 6:9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. What an encouraging verse and one with a promise. This is something that I have been in need of lately. I have been growing weary. There are > read more

Cloth Diaper Review

Published on 2010-12-31 10:56:07

I am still not completely sold on the whole cloth diapering idea.  I love the idea and it isn’t really that much more to do but I am still not sure I want the bulk or if I am ready to give up the convenience of disposable. I do think however t > read more

Our Quiverfull Journey

Published on 2010-12-29 12:34:00

I am the oldest of eight children. My parents divorced when I was about a year old. My mother had a total of seven children and my father remarried and had another child. My friends from high school would probably tell you that I was never having chi > read more

Nine Years Ago Today

Published on 2010-12-26 11:50:23

Nine years ago today I said hello to a sweet little baby girl.  Yes, our Abigail is turning nine today!  She is our first reversal baby.  I will re-post the story of our journey that led to the reversal in a few days. For now, I will simply say sh > read more

Merry Christmas

Published on 2010-12-24 18:53:22

[The Birth of Jesus Christ] In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And J > read more

Cloth Diapering

Published on 2010-12-17 23:19:14

Growing up I changed many a diaper.  In fact, I have been changing diapers since I was five years old.  Yes, five years old!  When I changed my siblings we always used the dreaded cloth diapers with the pins and plastic pants.  They were messy, s > read more

Red-Nosed Caribou

Published on 2010-12-14 14:24:18

What do you get when you have an Alaskan child who is deprived of secular Christmas stories?  You get to overhear the following  conversation. My four year old was looking at a piano book earlier this morning and was on the page with the song Rudol > read more

Showered With Prayer

Published on 2010-12-06 16:18:42

This past weekend the ladies from the church we attend threw a baby shower for the baby and me.  I have had many a baby shower thrown for me and my newborns but this was by far the biggest blessing of them all.  I love these ladies so much! Everyth > read more

Legalism: Yours, Mine, and Ours

Published on 2010-11-29 23:24:11

There is a great article over at Your Sacred Calling.  It is worth the read and make sure to devote some time to prayer and personal reflection.  May our lives be glorifying to God in all things. John doesn’t believe in celebrating Christmas, but > read more