His mercies are new every morning and for that I am so grateful. Most days are good, but there are those days. On those days, when my head hits the pillow in the evening I praise God for the new day to come. I praise Him for another opportunity to enjoy His mercies. My shortcomings … Continue reading "It is of the Lord's mercies that we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is thy faithfulness." Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV Favorite Verse Friday
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February 2020 and Nature Study
Nature study has been a part of our homeschool since we began, however, there have been seasons when we have been more intentional about getting outside. This school year we have struggled to take nature walks and draw in our journals. I really wanted to change this for the second half of the school year … Continue reading February 2020 and Nature Study
One smooth, round stone
It's such a well known story: David vs. Goliath. But do you remember the details? How David was sent there? It was a simple errand assigned to him by his father to deliver some food to his brothers and their captain and return home with news. Once he arrived, David dropped off the food with … Continue reading One smooth, round stone
Finding 'The One'
Have you dated for a while? Do you meet lots of 'nice guys', maybe even date a lot of 'nice guys', only to be disappointed in yet another failed relationship ? Do you ask your friends, your mom, your mom's friends, anyone who is married, how they met their husband and how they knew he … Continue reading Finding 'The One'
"Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6 Favorite Verse Friday
Today, I choose to praise the Lord. The words of Psalm 150 fill my heart. Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens. Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness. Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp … Continue reading "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord." Psalm 150:6 Favorite Verse Friday
For this child I have prayed 1 Sam 1:27
Last school year, our family joined a new homeschool co-op. We had been in so many co-ops prior to this one, because I was looking for a group with boys the same age as my son, who shared his interests, and we were on a quest to find a group to fill our need. I … Continue reading For this child I have prayed 1 Sam 1:27
Hello, 2!
In a couple of days, my youngest will be two. It's such a precious age. Every day there is something new to discover. Our world is full of picture books, trains and cars. And he's a music lover. His current number 1 request is Michael Buble's "Jingle Bells". He shares my love of Christmas music … Continue reading Hello, 2!
I feel I have a mission
Those were the words my oldest son shared with me tonight. He feels God has a call on his life to join the military and use him in a mighty way. I am so thankful he shared his heart with me. He is such a sweet soul and his call to the military is not … Continue reading I feel I have a mission
Sinning Against Each Other
Yesterday, we had our homeschool co-op. After our class was done, the kids left for lunch and the moms remained to finish cleaning up the room. As we were cleaning, we were sharing about our lives, and this week I shared about my Monday failure. Monday, at home during the day with my children, I … Continue reading Sinning Against Each Other
Sex Before Marriage?
Are you a singleton out there? If you are, you have more than likely pondered the topic of whether to have sex before marriage. I know I did when I was single. And I had sex before marriage. I also know a little something about waiting to have sex before marriage. So, I'd like to … Continue reading Sex Before Marriage?
