Welcome to week 2 of the Family Summer Bible Challenge. Thanks for joining us, again or for the first time! Week 2: Noah and the Ark Read: Genesis 6:12 - 9:17 (This is a very long one! If you want to read a shorter passage, I recommend chapter 7 which focuses on the flood itself, however … Continue reading Summer Challenge 2: Noah and the Ark
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Summer Challenge 1: Creation
Welcome to our first week of the Family Summer Bible Challenge! I'm so glad you're joining us. For more information about this challenge, and to access free printables of the calendar and theme verse, check out this post: Let the Little Children Come Week 1: Creation Read: Genesis 1:1-2:3 Apply: Emphasize with your kids the … Continue reading Summer Challenge 1: Creation
Let the Little Children Come
I smiled, watching Natalie dance around the family room to an old Steve Green CD. I sang along, remembering the words of songs I had grown up listening to. One song in particular stood out to me... the words of "Let the Little Children Come" stuck in my head and in my heart. It's a … Continue reading Let the Little Children Come
Perfect in Weakness (Encouragement for Moms, Part 5 of 5)
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)
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)
Come Sojourn 