~Bren~ At Pieces from Me has written a very wise and thoughtful look at her second chance at parenting, this time her adopted children.
Parenting…The Advanced Course
Another change in this round of parenting, is the social scene for our children. We spend time as a family more than when we were raising the boys. Bud was [...]
Entries Categorized as 'Encouraging'
Titus 2 – Parenting & Homeschooling
July 1, 2009
Taking A Stand In the Small Things
June 8, 2009
400 Students Defy ACLU and Stand to Recite Lord’s Prayer at Graduation
Leading up to the graduation ceremony, the ACLU demanded that Pace High School censor students from offering prayers or saying anything religious. In the end, members of the student body were not permitted to speak at the graduation.
The graduating class at the school, however, [...]
Whose Flag Are You Flying?
April 16, 2009
Lately piracy in the seas around Somalia has been in the news. Just this past weekend the Captain of the Maersk Alabama was rescued from pirates after being held captive for five days. The US military ships surrounded the lifeboat containing the four pirates and the American ship captain. After a standoff, the Navy Seals [...]
What Are You Doing With What You’ve Been Given?
January 30, 2009
Ever complain about having enough time or energy to do all that the Lord would have you do?
Do you think you just don’t have any reason to encourage others because your life is so difficult?
Are you grumbling or giving thanks?
Num 14:27 “How long shall this wicked congregation grumble against me?” ESV
Ps 105:1 Oh give thanks [...]
Are You Preparing For The Next Race?
January 10, 2009
Below is an email I received from a Christian sister from across the country. I thought it was very encouraging. Who hasn’t squandered their time and not prepared for the upcoming trials? Or who hasn’t had another ask for help during a trial and found that since the last trial they haven’t been in God’s Word [...]
Charo Washer’s Testimony
December 10, 2008
This is Charo Washer’s testimony. She is Paul Washer’s wife who became saved at the age of 32 after thinking she was saved since 14.
Part 1
Part 2
PDF of her testimony
Recession Not All Bad?
December 4, 2008
Yesterday on the news some think tank group the observes the economy officially declared the US to be in recession. According to them we have been in recession for eleven months now.
Economists group calls a recession
The National Bureau of Economic Research, a nonprofit economists group in Cambridge, Mass., says the current economic recession began in [...]
The Power of Prayer – An Encouraging Story
November 5, 2008
At 21 weeks of pregnancy Stellan’s life becomes a serious matter of prayer.
MCK Muffin needs our prayers
They also know that MCK Muffin has Supraventricular-Tachycardia.
by the dawn’s early light
It is very, very sad to acknowledge that MckMuffin is now in heart failure.
I don’t want to write this.
MckMuffin has almost complete heart block. And [...]
Butterfly Award
October 14, 2008
ChannelofHealing
was so sweet to pass this award on to me
all the way from Nigeria.
It is a very pretty award.
I haven’t decided how to share this yet.
Who Are You Praying For?
September 11, 2008
Due to the issues that have been popping up regularly at our present church, my husband has decided that we are leaving. We do not know where we will go but pray that the Lord will lead us to a church that will strive to be Holy and encourage us to live Holy lives. We [...]
Award
September 5, 2008
The Desert Pastor’s Wife from Standing For Truth has honored me with the I Love Your Blog Award. I’m really clueless about awards but she even explained to me what to do, which was helpful. One of my favorite quotes from her site is in the post Legalism versus Spiritual Discipline.
“Legalism says, “I have to [...]
Take The Challenge
July 31, 2008
If you still have doubts about taking the “Turn Off The TV” Challenge maybe this will encourage you.
You Are Addicted to TV if ….
July 30, 2008
Is the “still small voice” you hear the TV in the background?
You are addicted to the TV if…
… meals revolve around TV shows.
… bedtime is dictated by what time a particular show goes off.
… it is your best and cheapest babysitter.
… there are more TV jingles in your head than Bible verses.
… your child’s best [...]
Turn Off The TV and …. (ideas for your free time)
July 30, 2008
Here are some Ideas for the month of August. With all your free time you can do several of the following.
TURN THE TV OFF AND …
1. READ A BOOK
2. READ TO YOUR KIDS OR GRANDKIDS
3. SIT ON THE PORCH
4. BE STILL AND KNOW GOD
5. CALL A LONG LOST FRIEND OR RELATIVE
6. PLAY A GAME
7. PRAY [...]
Turn Off The TV Challenge
July 29, 2008
I have just been reminded that it is almost August. Where is the summer going?
In July when I posted about TV Jingles, I warned Sicarii that there would be an August “Turn Off the TV” Challenge. I have challenged my church to do it before and will again. The church didn’t do too well L. [...]
Igniter Media
July 14, 2008
Igniter Media has several very challenging videos.
Is Your Church a Cruise Ship or a Battleship?
How about a Church just for you?
Linda Lipscomb – Modern Day Missionary Story
July 14, 2008
Today my little daughter received a couple of gifts from a special missionary friend of hers. He had just arrived back in the US from been overseas visiting previous missionary posts. Several times he has said that he thinks my daughter will grow up to be a missionary. She is a redheaded fireball, who is [...]
Way To Go! – Teens Doing Hard Things For God
July 12, 2008
I just read an article from the Harris twins, authors of “Do Hard Things” and the website The Rebelution, which is both disappointing and yet very uplifting.
The disappointment is the ACLU continues to try to block prayers in public schools. As many school shootings as the US has had you know that prayer for safety [...]
The Gospel for Spanish Speakers
July 12, 2008
As a commenter said somewhere, one website can lead to another website, to another website ….
In reading Isaiah’s website Word and Verse, I found an interesting site to click on.
Las 5 Solas by Perla
On it I found a few interesting phrases that I could translate although it was mostly in Spanish. Today’s newer computers [...]
David and Svea Flood – Missionary Story
July 5, 2008
“Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David and Svea Flood went with their 2 year old son from Sweden to the heart of Africa to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another young Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, and the four of them sought God for direction.
In those days of [...]