I enjoy the excitement and expectancy of a new year. It feels like a fresh start, changes are coming, and goals are being set. And I can start recovering financially from Christmas and a child’s December birthday (Hallelujah!). If this was a challenging year for you, it feels like a breath of fresh air to… Continue reading Saying “Yes” in 2023
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I Have a Gift for You
Most of us like to receive gifts, especially this time of year. There’s a joyful spirit in the air and everyone seems more generous. Giving and receiving gifts are expressions of love. And that’s what I want to give you today. The greatest gift and expression of love ever given. From God to you. That’s… Continue reading I Have a Gift for You
Being a Wife Before Marriage
Proverbs 18:22 says, “Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.” Does this mean a man can’t be favored or blessed by God before marriage? Not at all. We see over and over in Scripture that men are blessed and used by God before and after marriage, not just… Continue reading Being a Wife Before Marriage
What Do We Really Deserve?
I absolutely dislike, maybe even hate, the word “deserve.” I don’t think this word or mindset has any place in the vocabulary of a Christian. I am trying to be careful here. I am a very black-and-white person as most of you know. Something either is right or it’s not. I don’t have a lot… Continue reading What Do We Really Deserve?
Launch Out
“And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. And he entered into one of the ships, which… Continue reading Launch Out
I Am Not Missing Out, And Neither Are You
Dear Homeschool Mama, I see you. I know the indecisiveness and worry over curriculum, grades, struggles, extra-curriculars, trying to be a good wife, and maintaining your home. It’s a lot. Anyone that says we have it easy has obviously never done this. This year is my 8th year of homeschooling. Something I never thought I… Continue reading I Am Not Missing Out, And Neither Are You
Salvation Before Death
We recently had a death in our family. When we announced that my husband’s grandpa was sick, many people asked if he was saved. As a Christian, I understand the concern for salvation, and I am thankful for the concern. I understand we have heard many stories of deathbed salvation. Anyone can get saved at… Continue reading Salvation Before Death
Fight for the Promise
In Exodus chapter 12 we see Miriam’s complaint and God’s response. He very quickly, publicly, and obviously responded by giving her leprosy. This was visible to everyone and affected everyone. Their journey was put on pause for 7 whole days while they waited for her to be put out of the camp and be pronounced… Continue reading Fight for the Promise
Thoughts From Psalm 1
I have been making the annual preparations this weekend to begin our homeschool year on Monday. You know, the usual things such as ensuring we have all the pencils and erasers in order, the curriculum organized, and everything in its place. It is one of my favorite things. This will be our eighth year… Continue reading Thoughts From Psalm 1
Thoughts from Haggai
This little book of 38 verses sends quite a message to the people of Haggai’s day, but it sends a message to us as well. In chapter 1 we see the phrase, “consider your ways” a couple of times and the chapter ends shortly after God says, “I am with you, saith the… Continue reading Thoughts from Haggai
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