Monthly Archives: July 2012
Parenting beyond your capacity!
I am reading a helpful parenting book by Reggie Joiner & Carey Niewhof titled, “Parenting Beyond Your Capacity” Though I am not done with the book yet (because let’s be honest trying to read a book with a 9 month old and 2 year old is hard to do and the Bible comes first each … Continue reading
Testimony Tuesday
We would like to share the stories of some of our grant recipients. Enjoy and be encouraged as you hear their stories. The Lord has been so very generous in allowing us to partner with Him in the process of taking care of His little ones. We’ve been blessed with five beautiful children, four … Continue reading
Scripture Anew
For many of us, we have the good fortune to have known Biblical truths for many years; they were taught to us by our parents, reinforced through church, friendships, Bible Studies, and quiet times. We know verses such as “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding…” and … Continue reading
as seasons change
I’ve been in a tug-of-war this past week. I want to remain in the lazy days of summer, and yet, the reminders, emails, commercials and threats of the school year are right around the corner. I can’t ignore that in just under a month, we will be done with summer life, and moving into the … Continue reading
Dry Bones
11 Then he said to me: “Son of man, these bones are the people of Israel. They say, ‘Our bones are dried up and our hope is gone; we are cut off.’ M)">12 Therefore prophesy and say to them: ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: My people, I am going to open your … Continue reading
Testimony Tuesday
We would like to share the stories of some of our grant recipients. Enjoy and be encouraged as you hear their stories. Our adoption journey began about 2 ½ years ago when we began the paperwork process. Prior to that, we went through different infertility treatments, but throughout all of it God was … Continue reading
Fear of traveling
My husband and I are on vacation without the kids this week. We have six kids and have rarely traveled alone. The last time we left them was long before we brought home our two youngest daughters home from Ethiopia over five years ago. We left the kids in the capable hands of our college … Continue reading
A Prayer for Our Children for Every Day of the Month
Praying for your children is so important. Post this in your kitchen and pray over them everyday! 1. Salvation. “Lord, let salvation spring up within my children, that they may obtain the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory” (Is. 45:8, 2 Tim. 2:10). 2. Growth in grace. “I pray that my … Continue reading
a little deeper
Ok! So! It’s still my day. I want to post again. You know how when you start a coversation with someone, you first talk about shallow things? When you’ve tested the waters there, you move on to deeper things? well, usually, I don’t waste my time on the shallow things and just dive right in … Continue reading
spa day?
For Mother’s Day, I received a wonderful gift certificate for a spa day. It included a manicure, pedicure, massage, facial and hair cut. My family knows I enjoy all of these things, so it was not a hint at my lack of personal grooming, but meant to bless me. I felt blessed and excited to … Continue reading