It was only day one of August rest. Actually, scratch that, day minus 1, it was only July 31st. But I had been chewing all week on Ex 23:11 and what it means to “let the ground lie fallow.” That morning, when both kids wanted longer snuggles, I ignored my to-dos and held them longer. Later, […]
Why can’t you hear me?! I thought to myself. Why aren’t these good words of truth sinking in? Then I remembered this, from several years ago: The kids were beyond excited. Papa was treating us to dinner out at a restaurant. Not just any restaurant, a buffet. For just this one night, health-conscious mama (me) would hold her tongue […]
It was December when she said it. We were snuggled up together on the couch, under a quilt; we’d just finished reading the story of Jesus healing Jairus’ daughter. What a glorious story! And then she said it, quiet, to herself, “God doesn’t do that anymore.” My breath caught, struck that her unguarded childlike words would reflect […]
Something inside said, “Take him the Jan Hagels.” These are Dutch cookies–a cinnamon flavored shortbread my mom always made growing up. Heidi dumped in the flour and ate half the chopped walnuts before we could sprinkle them on top. Dutch supervised and asked (repeatedly) when they’d be done. We baked, cut, cooled, and plated the […]
School has started! This morning I sat on my couch, snuggled next to Dutch & Heidi, and did another lesson from Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons. What a great resource! Dutch mostly has the hang of reading, but now Heidi is picking up on the letters, sounds, and sight-words as she follows […]
I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living! Wait for the LORD; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the LORD! (13-14) True hope not “getting hopes up” Waiting on the Lord not man Takes courage
Yesterday we looked at the first side of expectancy, trusting God with something not believing Him for something. I pray those little seeds are taking root in our lives as we begin to discern the difference in our everyday lives. Today, side two: 2. Expectancy is true hope, not “getting our hopes up.” Words are […]
So basically we’ve had two pretty down sessions. Maybe you came here with a brave face saying, my life is good, and you feel like I came in and said, “no it’s not! God disappoints us! Admit it! You’re disappointed and full of fear!” Fun huh? Well my point in all that is just we […]
After speaking the first time at the women’s retreat, there was an extended time of worship and prayer from 9:30pm-11pm for anyone who wanted to stay and linger in the presence of the Lord. Not wanting to be in the center of things, I got up from the front row and moved my bag and […]
Hey friends! I shared this over at Simple Homeschool and completely forgot to include it here. I hope this can encourage you!