Meditating on Scripture forces us to think outside the box, pondering new ideas and thoughts that relate specifically to where we are in life in our homeschooling, parenting, marriage, and other relationships....
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Perhaps, though, their advice comes not from forgetfulness but from a deep realization of a truth that they wish someone had shared with them as they struggled through the tough seasons, always looking for this time to pass....
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Through the principle explained in I Peter 3, you will not only extend grace to your husband, but you will receive a beautiful gift as a by-product, for as you humble yourself before God, He will lift you up. ...
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When it comes to choosing what standards of dress are modest, why that era of dress? By “that era” I mean, the dress style that is typically offered, which seems to come from about the nineteen-forties or fifties — sort of a June-Cleaver-all-day-long look. And along with this era of choice...
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Very few of my days fit into the neatly ordered flow I would love to have. Instead, interruptions come, tasks take longer than planned, or regular seasons like summer and Christmas bring a disruption to routine....
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A biblical family differs sharply from a pagan, patriarchal one. Read and study Colossians 3 and Ephesians 5 carefully, prayerfully. We need to be transformed by the renewing of our minds, not conformed to the pattern of this world....
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When we place our identity and our confidence in Christ alone, our foundation will never be shaken. ...
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My parents encouraged me to take my faith seriously and take responsibility for it. They showed me that faith is like a muscle. The more you train it, the bigger it gets....
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At the heart of Christianity is Jesus. Jesus raised people up to the full-stature of their humanity....
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Friends, when done correctly, making time for ourselves is not selfish. It is nourishing. It is you placing the oxygen mask on yourself before placing it on others. Not because you consider yourself more important, but because you know you cannot fully care for them unless you are healthy yourself....
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To know the will of God without knowing the character of God is not just difficult, it is impossible. Your first step is not to seek His will. It is to know Him. ...
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I realized how guilty I am of welfare prayers and pleas. I utilize conversations with family, friends, and even strangers to expound upon my woes, sometimes in an effort to seek pity, other times out of desperation....
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Not everything new is better, not everything old has been surpassed. We would do well to study and reflect upon not just the faith of our fathers, but their practical wisdom as well....
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Many reasons have been offered as to why women serve as the immediate witnesses to the resurrection: the women stayed with him through the crucifixion, so he appeared first to those who stuck with him to the last; women traditionally carried out the burial rituals in first century Judaism, so...
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Yes, sometimes we need the consolation of friends who know what we are going through. But, more often than not, we need to be drawn out of our isolation. ...
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The most beautiful truth is that I have a story as well. And so do you! Think about that for a moment. How has God used you? How is he working in and through you right now?...
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We all have situations and circumstances where we spend time on our knees for days, weeks, or even decades and the answer from the Lord doesn’t seem to make sense. It can be frustrating at times, and yet I can attest that there is always a reason and a plan...
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Time in the Word never returns void. By starting when your children are little, you will likely be able to build a strong foundation that will last a lifetime....
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The work of the Spirit in the human heart is nothing we can format, predict, or schedule. The Spirit moves as He will (John 3:8). The new birth is God’s doing alone—we can’t do anything to force it on either ourselves or our children (John 1:13). Knowing that ought to...
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Feelings. Some days I’m sure they will get the best of me. Today, I’m afraid and having a hard time feeling hopeful. I wonder why God has dealt me such a difficult season. Have you ever felt this way?...
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In our quest to be all that we can be as brave and strong homeschooling women, we must recognize the vulnerability within and around us. We must take actions to ensure that we save ourselves first in order to serve those around us....
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One great way to both take the challenge out of teaching and make learning Scripture personal and effective is to simply expand on what we are learning ourselves. Bible lessons do not have to take hours and be incredibly in depth to make a difference. Sometimes a five minute story...
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Helping our children learn to move from stories to theology does not require extensive training. It simply requires that we make God’s Word a daily part of our lives. ...
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If my desire is to glorify God by enjoying him forever, my friend, the enjoyment is often most felt when I am at my most need. It is while on my knees, at the kitchen sink, and driving in the car that I am in constant communion asking for help,...
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The academic study of Scripture, then, is not merely chasing a curiosity but broadening our understanding of what God said. Look back at the beginning: the Bible is the Word of God. We ought to do our best to understand it. That means we will explore how it was written,...
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