Sometimes we believe, sometimes we hope, that Proverbs 22:6 is a guarantee. Like, if we sow enough good seed, we will see the result we were hoping for... but sometimes we don't get what we expect. A heartbroken friend confided in me about her wayward son. And this may happen to any one of us: ... read more
On Motherhood and Cliff Jumping
Today, I am thankful that this post is being featured over at Encouragement Cafe and Crosswalk. If you are stopping by, from one of those sites, Welcome! If you are a regular reader, just know that (in keeping with our "cliff" theme) the cliffhanger post from Monday will be continued on ... read more
Our Summer Bucket List
Yesterday I wrote about Hearing and Doing God's Word ~ this is the life lived according to His Word, a life of SHEMA (Deut 6:4-9). In Deut 6, God tells us to teach His Word to our children, through our daily lives. Most of the year this revolves around school, church, and after school activities. ... read more
Memory Verse Monday: July 1
"The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me; to one who orders his way rightly I will show the salvation of God!” (Psalm 50:23, ESV). If you have not read about our Family Mission Statements, you can find the posts that introduce the idea, in two parts, one and two. In 2007 ... read more
Favorite Books: For the Kiddos!
There are so many great books out there that I have never read...never heard of either! Someone told me recently that there are more than 50,000 books published every year. Wow. There was a time when it would have been relatively easy to know when a good book was published, a time when being a ... read more
Memory Verse Monday: June 10
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. Phil 4:8 As a family we want to Pursue and Demonstrate Excellence. The first step ... read more
Family Wisdom. Proverbs 3:11-12
My son, do not despise the LORD’s discipline, and do not resent his rebuke, because the LORD disciplines those he loves, as a father the son he delights in (Prov 3:11-12). Since becoming a parent, I have become quite interested in discipline. But as a child, I had no use for it - this was not ... read more