Only One Life – The KINGDOM Call
Just a few years ago this picture was taken of my little boy. Full of life, energy, curiosity, creativity, love, passion, compassion, rarely sitting still, and in a…
No Matter What – Jesus
Praise God His children can run to Him. He is with us in the pain of the night. Sometimes, like last night, after I have risen, prayed, rested,…
A Little Boy, Mother’s Almost Empty Cup, A Very Special Cooking Pot
Once upon a time there was a sweet little boy who lived in a very pleasant village. He lived with his mother, father, brother, and sweet little old…
She Is Thankful
With JOY set before her in a morning of awakening to the mercies of her King.. In a still small voice she heard, "be thankful". She no longer…
There Is Purpose For This
"to every thing there is a season.... A time for EVERY PURPOSE under the heavens" (Eccl. 1:1) A purpose. There is a purpose for this! What encouragement to…
God Made Little Boys – His Design
Little boys. God made them so sweetly, perfectly, delightfully with a unique make-up. Little boys are full of energy, curiosity, determination, awe, wonder, driven to climb, run, create,…
This Little Place So Very Special
Awoke. Sat in my little spot. Began to pray. All of a sudden it came to me, I have been sitting in this spot every morning for so…
The Questions That Stump
Home School Life - awkward questions-responses. It's okay though. Growing in Jesus. We might come off a bit awkward when we "forget" what grade we are…
The Heart Study – Physical & Spiritual
I love this life God has given us! God only grows all of us over and over through the years. He weaves through everything we do and…
We Are Made for…
What is the chief end of man? To glorify God and Love Him forever!!! WE ARE MADE FOR HIS PLEASURE! "the great temptation is to live for our own…
This Is A Battle – Today
This is a battle until we see Jesus. There is joy. There is blessing. There is victory. And there is a battle. An ongoing battle against so much…
Valiant Ones
I am reading a Christian allegory, with a character referred to as Mrs. Valiant, who came to the rescue of a character desiring to break free of fears…
The Deserted Island – What Would You Sing?
Asked one of my sons what his favorite song was. Just making conversation. He sometimes isn't sure about narrowing down "favorites" of particular things. I really want to…
Can You (Do You) Believe This? Knowledge, Stability, Love, Power
" We ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us" - 2 Cor. 4:7…
The Evening Sparrow
Something so satisfying to wrap up another day in the backyard under a blanket at dusk, breathing in the fresh air, while watching and listening to a sparrow…
Morning Dedication – from Valley of Vision
Almighty God, as I cross the threshold of this day I commit myself, soul, body, affairs, friends, to Thy care. Watch over, keep, guide, direct, sanctify, bless me.…
The Seriousness of Sacrifice – Beautiful – Holy – Honored in Highest Esteem
HOLY SACRIFICES are just that - Holy. Thus, I should take sacrifices seriously - not even seriously, but with reverence, honor, before the Lord in all obedient,…
Stop And Smell the Rain
Hop out of the car and smell the rain! It was beginning to rain, after quite a few days of dry weather. God leads us through His creation. …
WE WILL GET THERE
WE WILL GET THERE WHEN JESUS SAYS. I will not sacrifice relationship and being in the center of God's Sovereign will and care, by living in the rigidity…
The Rescuer – Oh death where is your sting?
He was sent out to remove the dandelions from the yard. That is my 13 year old son. Before he removed this one, he would use it to…