Wisdom And Righteousness

When You Just Need others on The Same Journey….{plus:free scripture memory song}

A number of weeks ago I was delighted to find the Good Morning Girls website - where a group of women gather to encourage one another to dig into the Word daily.  A new series just started on Monday and I am so excited to join in!  It's not too late!  You can jump in on the fun and accountability!  Or better yet, start your own small group to follow along as well! Anyway, I have learned through our grammar-stage classical school studies that even this old brain can … [Read more...]

I don’t mean to get all “bloggy” on you, but….

  I have a new Blog Button! I know, this is sooooo exciting for you that I can actually hear you shouting it from the rooftops (while sipping your morning coffee and praying - mostly that the kids don't wake up for another hour - but praying nonetheless)........   "SHE HAS A BLOG BUTTON!!!"   Of course the rest of you who didn't shout out words of anticipation and excitement are still wondering what the heck a blog button … [Read more...]

Our Daily Schedule {with free download!}

If I can be totally honest, I've struggled at times with feeling like I am not accomplishing that which is most important. Don't get me wrong, we are busy all day, and our days are full of good and necessary things, but don't you ever have the feeling that when the end of the day comes you never really got anything done?  I think part of that is just motherhood.  I mean, is the laundry or the dishes really ever done?   But some of that has to do with the way our … [Read more...]

When good things get in the way….

The red of the tomato stands boldly against the green vines and the still-green flesh of the tomatoes surrounding it.  My seven-year-old is lured by the red luster and motions for me to help her tug it from the vine.  I tell her we have to let it be. "But it is ready, isn't it?  It looks ripe."  I nod and respond, "it is ripe, but do you see what's around it?"  She looks back at the plant, and laughs how the tomato is all caged in by the … [Read more...]

When the Ground Dries Up….

  I shake my head, frustrated.  How can it be that in one of the worst droughts in the Midwest, the weeds grow tall and green?  Grass everywhere dying.  Corn not filling the husks. We have been praying for rain.  And waiting.  And praying.  And the Lord has decided it shall not come.  We learn to find contentment in the midst of not having control, and to surrender that-which-will be to His sovereign will.  But really, do those weeds have to … [Read more...]