Recently Steve brought home some new t-shirts for Natalie. One of them says "my mommy is a superhero"in bright turquoise, orange and white. It's cute but it also made me chuckle. With the exception of my kisses (which have been known to magically heal boo-boos) I usually feel pretty un-superhero-ish. Luckily I don't have to … Continue reading Perfect in Weakness (Encouragement for Moms, Part 5 of 5)
Category: Bible Studies
For the Lord (Encouragement for Moms, Part 4 of 5)
Recently I had a conversation with one of my students that went something like this... Student: "So my math teacher wants me to finish and turn in this review packet even though I already took the test." Me: "Well you were supposed to do the packet before the test to study, weren't you?" Student: "Yeah, … Continue reading For the Lord (Encouragement for Moms, Part 4 of 5)
When You’re Weary (Encouragement for Moms, Part 3 of 5)
The laundry basket was spilling-over full. Muddy paw prints all over the entryway floor. I forgot to start the crockpot (again!) so there was nothing planned for dinner and a rough day at school sent me home with a pounding headache. I just wanted to close my eyes for a few minutes. Long enough to … Continue reading When You’re Weary (Encouragement for Moms, Part 3 of 5)
A Woman Who Fears the Lord (Encouragement for Moms, Part 2 of 5)
Oh the Proverbs 31 woman... How many times have we read this passage? How many times have we wondered if we could ever measure up? I know, for me at least, she seems like an intimidating figure. Elizabeth Bennet's words in Pride and Prejudice come to mind, "she would certainly be a fearsome thing to behold". … Continue reading A Woman Who Fears the Lord (Encouragement for Moms, Part 2 of 5)
Worth Much More (Encouragement for Moms, Part 1 of 5)
Merriam-Webster defines worry in this way: "to think about problems or fears, to feel or show fear and concern because you think that something bad has happened or could happen". Oh yes. Worry. It's a tough one. Motherhood is full of things to worry about isn't it? We'd been home with Natalie for only a … Continue reading Worth Much More (Encouragement for Moms, Part 1 of 5)
A Redeemer Today (Ruth, Part 4 of 4)
Read: Ruth 4 We come to the last chapter of Ruth where we read a beautiful story of redemption, not just for that day but for us as well. Boaz, as the kinsman redeemer, marries Ruth and together they have a son named Obed. The sorrows and struggles that Ruth and her mother-in-law, Naomi, experienced … Continue reading A Redeemer Today (Ruth, Part 4 of 4)
A Woman of Excellence (Ruth, Part 3 of 4)
Read: Ruth 3 We already read last week about Ruth's character being known and recognized by Boaz. Here again we see how important that was. Boaz calls her a woman of excellence. And he's not just saying that for himself, he says "all my people in the city know...". I don't know about you, but … Continue reading A Woman of Excellence (Ruth, Part 3 of 4)
Under His Wings (Ruth, Part 2 of 4)
Read: Ruth 2 There is so much to gather from this chapter... the hard work ethic Ruth demonstrates, the way the harvest was set up to help provide for those in need, the first meeting of Ruth and Boaz... but there are two main things I want to focus in on today. Note that our … Continue reading Under His Wings (Ruth, Part 2 of 4)
I Will Go (Ruth, Part 1 of 4)
Read: Ruth 1 Ruth experienced challenges and loss. Her husband died, leaving her a widow. She had no children after 10 years of marriage, her brother-in-law also died, and her mother-in-law was leaving to return to her native land. Ruth could have gone home to her family. She could have stayed in the land where … Continue reading I Will Go (Ruth, Part 1 of 4)
Peace and Proof (What the Disciples Saw, Part 4 of 4)
Read: John 20:26-29 As we have just celebrated Easter, it seemed fitting to end this Weekly Word series with a recounting of one of Jesus' post-resurrection appearances. At this point Jesus had already appeared to most of the disciples (see verses 19-25 of the same chapter) but Thomas had yet to see Him. Even though … Continue reading Peace and Proof (What the Disciples Saw, Part 4 of 4)
Come Sojourn 