Sweet Waters: Who is the OT Really About? Ask Jesus!
Welcome to my first post in my series based on my Bible class. Since it’s our first post, let’s set the groundwork for how we’re going to look at the Old Testament. Many see the OT stories as good examples for us to follow (that’s how I was raised to see them), or lessons on…
Sweet Waters: New Bible Study Series on Exodus
Hi friends, As some of you know, I teach a Bible class every week at our homeschool co-op. We take a super-fast journey through the main highlights of the Bible. I love it! I’ve taught it for five years now (with one year off). So except for the gospels (the year I missed) I’ve taught…
When God Loved Me So Much He Killed Me
“Though youths grow weary and tired, And vigorous young men stumble badly, Yet those who wait for the LORD will gain new strength; They will mount up with wings like eagles, They will run and not get tired, They will walk and not become weary.” Is. 40:30-31 This promise fills me with hope. Oh, for…
8 Scriptures for a Radical Family
God’s wisdom scrapes against the world’s, doesn’t it? He says things like, “Love your enemy,” and “Think of others first.” Weird! (At least to the culture at large.) But when I’m looking for help to create a godly home, I LOVE the radical words of the Lord found in Scripture. So, with my eyes set…
Righteousness Depends on Faith
And be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith. (Phil. 3:9 ESV) How I wish I’d learned this truth earlier in life. For years I stubbornly clung to my own righteousness–it…
Gabrielle’s Fabulous Review of The Girl’s Guide to Your Dream Room by Sherry Kyle
Hi friends! Guess what? I have a guest blogger today. It’s my awesome almost-twelve-year-old daughter, Gabrielle! She received a review copy of the book and has had lots of fun reading it and reviewing it for you. With its stories, crafts, quizzes, and more, The Girl’s Guide to your Dream Room will tell you how…
Fear Not
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows.” (Matt. 10:29-31 ESV) How much do I love the “Fear not” theme…
I’m Sorry: When Mama Fails
Last night I was so exhausted that I fell asleep right after dinner, at about 6:00! Ah, the peaceful escape of sleep. But then after about thirty minutes, screaming erupted. Somebody’s kids were really causing a ruckus–oh those are my kids. After about five minutes of continual noise, I wiped the sleep-drool from my chin,…
He Prays for Me
Who is to condemn? Christ Jesus is the one who died—more than that, who was raised—who is at the right hand of God, who indeed is interceding for us. (Romans 8:34 ESV) It just keeps getting better. Lord, thank you. For dying For being raised For sitting at the right hand of God For interceding…for me….
Redemption is for Believers Too
Recently I was struggling with forgiving someone. This person hurt me deeply and continued to hurt me. I forgave a while ago, but as new incidents continued…well, bitterness took root. I didn’t realize this until church on Sunday. During the prayer time, I knew I should pray for this person, but rather than “praying for…
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