Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might ... read more
Embracing Your Strengths: Chapter 2
Oh the Lord works in mysterious ways!! I was all set to start writing this post with one thing on my mind, listening to Pandora on my iPhone, and sitting down to the computer. Nowadays I listen to Contemporary Christian music mostly but I just love, love Randy Travis (thank you for that to my ... read more
Proverbs 31: Sewing a Pillowcase for Your BFF
This past summer, we moved from our home of five years. We also moved away from my Sweet Girl's very best friend, ever. Emma and her family were a special part of our introduction to homeschooling and our families got along so well...we all just "clicked", parents with parents and kids with kids. ... read more
Wholeness…He’s not finished with me yet
When I was young, I thought myself to be an extravert. I had learned to be outgoing because, being a Marine kid, we moved around a lot. I was always able to settle in fairly quickly and make friends. I was a people pleaser and wanted everyone to like me. I can remember always having a pack of ... read more
Journey to Joy: Week 8 Day 5
Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends (John 15:13). This is the last day of our Journey to Joy - the last day of our study of the beautiful book, Reclaiming Your Joy. We end by taking time to dwell upon the sacrifice of Christ. If joy is the assurance we ... read more
Journey to Joy: Week 1 Day 4
There is a saying that to have a friend, you have to be a friend. Have you ever had a friend who constantly cancels at the last minute, makes promises they don't keep, just in general forgets about you? These people would fall into the category of "fair weather friends" - they are there when they ... read more
A Cord of Three Strands…
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up his fellow. But woe to him who is alone when he falls and has not another to lift him up! Again, if two lie together, they keep warm, but how can one keep warm alone? And though a man might ... read more