As a family we are working on James 1:19-20 this week. James 1:19-20 (ESV) 19 Know this, my beloved brothers: let every person be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger; 20 for the anger of man does not produce the righteousness that God requires. I find memorizing God’s Word enriches my time … Read more
Last Tuesday evening as I was returning home from shopping, one of my kids pointed out to me the beauty of the moon’s reflection on the lake we were passing. It reminded me of the theme verses from last year’s national conference of the GARBC. Psalm 67:1-2 (ESV) 1 May God be gracious to us … Read more
A few days ago, when I started my morning walk, the full moon I saw in the sky was just gorgeous. I went back in the house to grab the camera so I could take a picture of it. By that time some clouds were covering it and I had missed the chance to try … Read more
My walk this morning was such a treat. I loved seeing the houses nestled in snow and the woods adorned in the white of winter. While I was walking my heart was full of praise and thanksgiving for all of the good things God has given to me now and throughout my entire life. I … Read more
The sun is shining and it’s a beautiful December day. Yesterday it was cloudy and snowed all day. I love bright sunny days. They always make me feel so much better. I’m so glad God created the sun to rule by day. He has given us so many good gifts to enjoy. Ecclesiastes 11:7 Light … Read more
Yesterday Kevin and the 4 oldest boys worked very hard cutting wood. This wood will be for next winter. They’ve already worked hard along with some other kind friends from church to provide wood for this winter. I know I will appreciate their hard work when I am warmed by the fire on a cold … Read more
Nancy Leigh DeMoss has a helpful series on The Power of Words that is currently airing on her radio program. Her solid Bible teaching is always an encouragement to me. How easy it is for our tongues to get us into trouble. Check out the daily transcripts from this series or listen online. Death and … Read more
Recently we’ve been working on a verse each week as a family. If we stick to it, we’ll have memorized 52 new verses in one year. Even if we fall short of our goal, we’ll still have several new verses committed to memory. By doing this I hope to implement the wisdom of Psalm 119:11. … Read more