We are about 2 months, on average, into this quarantine thing. Can I be honest with you? Our lives haven’t changed much. We homeschooled long before this, so school continues. My husband’s job hasn’t really been effected, thankfully, he’s still working. But that’s not the case for some of you. Maybe your life hasn’t changed,… Continue reading Parenting Through Quarantine
How’s Your Heart?
1 Samuel 16:7 “But the LORD said unto Samuel, Look not on his countenance, or on the height of his stature; because I have refused him: for the LORD seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the LORD looketh on the heart.” How is your heart? What does God… Continue reading How’s Your Heart?
In the Midst of Quarantine
The area you live in has witnessed its fair share of change and challenges these last few weeks, I'm sure. It is uncharted waters for all of us. Just a few months ago, we watched China put millions of their citizens in strict quarantine, thinking that would never happen here. Your area may not be… Continue reading In the Midst of Quarantine
Are You Living in a Screen?
As a society we are consumed with our phones and other devices. We feel the need to stay connected and entertained at all times. We have the technology to do this with ease. We have forgotten how to have face to face conversations and how to be bored. Does anyone remember their parents telling them… Continue reading Are You Living in a Screen?
Stop Lying to Your Spouse
What was your reaction when you read that title? There’s probably two reactions. You either thought “Why are people lying to their spouses? I would never do that.” Or “Why is she writing about me?” But seriously, WHY are we lying to our spouses? Little white lies are in fact whole big lies. The Bible… Continue reading Stop Lying to Your Spouse
Happy Friday!
I hope each of you are doing well. I know there are a lot of unknowns going on right now, but you do not have to lose your hope or your joy. We should find both of those in Jesus. Praise the Lord that He never changes! In the midst of all uncertainty, we know… Continue reading Happy Friday!
What did I do to deserve this?
Deserve. Defined as a verb meaning to do something or have or show qualities worthy of (reward or punishment). A verb is an action word. You have to do something to earn a reward or punishment. It’s based upon you. Your merit and abilities and actions. No one can earn it for you. As a… Continue reading What did I do to deserve this?
Purity Is Not Just For Teenagers
We often hear the importance of mental and physical purity being taught to our children. While I do agree with this, we must also remember that many of the same principles apply to adults as well. We cannot teach these to our children, and expect them to listen, if we don't live by the very… Continue reading Purity Is Not Just For Teenagers
Are You a Grateful Spouse?
I would assume that one of the most well known portions of the book of Ephesians is the part dealing with the family as found in the end of chapter 5 and beginning of chapter 6. Most of us know Ephesians 5:22-6:4 by heart. We have read the blogs, we have heard the sermons, and… Continue reading Are You a Grateful Spouse?
Dealing With Discontentment
Discontentment: Unhappiness caused by the failure of one's hopes, desires, or expectations. Contentment: A state of happiness and satisfaction. We all face discontentment in our lives. Things do not always go like we had planned. How do we handle this? Proverbs 14:30 says "A sound heart is the life of the flesh: but envy the… Continue reading Dealing With Discontentment
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