Posted in Christ, tagged Easter on March 22, 2008 | 7 Comments »
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us
by Stuart Townend
How deep the Father’s love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a [...]
Posted in Christ, Christian Life, Trials, tagged praise music, puritans, Sovereign Grace, Valley of Vision on March 10, 2008 | 5 Comments »
How I have been encouraged by new music from Sovereign Grace Ministries! Valley of Vision is a collection of songs inspired by the classic book of Puritan prayers. I have found great refuge in the truths reflected in the first cut, “In the Valley.” You can listen to part of it here.
In [...]
Posted in Children, Christ, Christian Life, Faith, Family, Life, Parenting, Trials, tagged Chronicles of Narnia, Faith, toddlers, Trials, trusting God on February 11, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The day is winding down now. We made it through school, though I slept for part of the day fighting a fever while Troy filled in for me. In the midst of the chaos of Monday tasks and household malaise, Judah surreptitiously found his way unnoticed downstairs to wreak havoc. Eighteen months [...]
Posted in Bible, Christ, Christian Life, Church, Faith, Music, tagged discouragment in ministry, Sara Groves, When the Saints on January 16, 2008 | 7 Comments »
Sometimes we find ourselves in a season of discouragement…heaviness of heart, perhaps, or disillusionment. To summon the right words to describe it even feels too great a task. No one seems to know, but the Lord…and that’s okay. Yet, when you stumble upon words that seem to have flowed from your own [...]
Posted in Christ, Christian Life, Crafting, Sewing, tagged Christ, christmas presents, perfection, sacrifice of praise, Sewing on December 21, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I’ve been sewing….a lot. Sewing, ripping seams out, fixing broken needles, ripping more seams out, messing with the tension…and, ripping more seams out. For the amateur, self-taught seamstress, this often-times tedious pastime is a labor of love and not necessarily that of leisure (especially if there is no such thing as “free time” [...]
Posted in Bible, Christ, Christian Life, Church, Faith, Life, Spiritual Formation, tagged Beatitudes, Christmas, happiness, joy, kingdom of heaven on December 13, 2007 | 3 Comments »
Contrary to the images of warmth, family, and laughter one might see on television ads around this time of year, the holidays are often a time of sadness for some people. I have, for most of my life, been one of those people. The pandemonium of finding the “perfect” gift, of expressing how [...]
Posted in Bible, Children, Christ, Christian Life, Family, Home, Marriage, Motherhood, Spiritual Formation, tagged Bible Study, Carolyn Mahaney, Feminine Appeal on December 7, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Our ladies’ Bible Study at church just completed a study through Feminine Appeal, Seven Virtues of A Godly Wife and Mother, by Carolyn Mahaney. It was my second or third time through the book, but first time leading a group of mostly younger gals who have been married under five years. I think [...]
Posted in Bible, Christ, Christian Life, Faith, Family, Motherhood, Parenting, Spiritual Formation, tagged Idolatry, John Piper, Jonathan Edwards, Thanksgiving, traditions on November 19, 2007 | No Comments »
Having grown up in a Chinese immigrant, non-Christian home, I come each year to the Thanksgiving season with few memories and fewer traditions. As a child, I knew something of pilgrims and turkey dinners, but always felt removed from the familial traditions and rich heritage that surrounds this holiday. While Thanksgiving [...]
Posted in Bible, Children, Christ, Christian Life, Family, Marriage, Motherhood, Parenting, tagged arguing, contentment, quality time, Toys, Unity, Value on November 4, 2007 | No Comments »
V is for Value.
“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21
We all treasure our children and love them unconditionally, yet somehow most children struggle (especially as teenagers) with their sense of value. It makes me think: love and affection alone does not sufficiently communicate value. What, then, [...]
Posted in Bible, Children, Christ, Christian Life, Faith, Family, Motherhood on October 31, 2007 | 1 Comment »
Back to the ABC’s…
Q is for Quiet Time.
For this particular instance, I’m referring to the “quiet time” we have with our heavenly Father as followers of Christ. (I do wholeheartedly advocate down time, or quiet time reading and playing alone, for children as well!) If you struggle to have a disciplined time with God [...]
, and am enjoying the opportunity to teach and disciple my children at home. When not busy with family, I love to paint, sew, garden, host teas, cook, play the piano, mentor younger ladies, and redecorate my girlfriends' homes.
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