I received a free copy of Encouragement for Homeschool Moms in exchange for a review. Let me tell you I NEEDED this devotional. Last year was rough for us–really rough! My sweet little boy is a go getter and what they called “strong willed”. Then on top of it Dad came home–after a 6 year [...]
I’ve been feeling weary lately. My weary isn’t so much body tired, but just “trial tired”. The other day I began singing “How Great Thou Art” and remembered this story and hope it encourages you–just like remembering it encouraged me! I attended college in the northern US. I’ve mentioned my college days before and I [...]
I was chosen as a Book Sneeze blogger for the Women of Faith conference and I’m going to the conference in Milwaukee. Are any of you going to that one? If so, let me know and we can meet! I’m looking forward to this. I’ve never been able to do anything like this and [...]
I was going to save this one for Works of God, but it’s too cool to save. Yesterday, Lee and I were driving around the town I grew up in. We drove past my family’s old home and saw a for rent sign. I said, “We should just call and see how much it is.” [...]
WORKING! Thank you, Lord. I’m praying that this is a real job–not a “we’re done with you in a couple months” job, but even if it is I’ll have to trust the Lord! Thank you for praying for us!!!
This morning, I listened to Dr. Charles Stanley on the radio. I appreciated this quote– “But it hurts! How can I focus on God when it hurts? I’ll tell you how to focus on God when it hurts. Open your Bible and start reading.”
This morning, I hung up Lee’s dress shirt. He wore it to 4 interviews last week. We praise God for those 4 chances, but none of them yielded a job. As I hung it up, I prayed for the Lord to help me trust and have peace. Last time Lee was jobless for 5 months [...]
Lee had a job interview on Friday with a small family owned company. He said the man was very nice and he’s hopeful about it. The owner told Lee that he received an excellent reference from a former boss so that made his day. We’re hoping that will carry some weight but it’s so hard [...]
A few years ago, I participated in this sister swap hosted by Carrie and Monica. This year I thought I’d do it again. I was paired with Kelsey who sent my sweet emails and spent time getting to know me. Swapping is fun trying to get to know the other person and think about what [...]
A few more thoughts from my study on grace. They come from Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges. We constantly receive grace in the place of grace. Like ocean waves, one manifestation of his grace is hardly gone when another arrives. Grace upon grace. John 1:16 We don’t just receive grace but grace upon grace. Another [...]
