Often we younger people will hear our elders speak of the “Good Ole Days”, referring to a time in the past that they look on fondly. Usually it’s speaking of …
Breath, No Breath
Nine o’clock in the evening. My husband and I walk the wide corridor of the ICU. Just over an hour ago we were on our way home from dinner with …
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A Mother is Born
The preparation time before my son was born was a huge time of transition for me – almost as much as it was when I was preparing for marriage. I …
Ombra Mai Fu (Never Was A Shade)
“Tender and beautiful fronds of my beloved plane tree, let Fate smile upon you. May thunder, lightning, and storms never disturb your dear peace, nor may you by blowing winds be …
Eating 101
Count points? You’ve been on Weight Watchers. Log your meals? You’re doing My Fitness Pal. Remove carbs? Atkins. Food come in a box? NutraSystem. More than half of all women …
The Central Characteristic of the Virtuous Woman
Could there be such a woman who knows the depths of her worth, someone who is pure in body and spirit, full of spiritual, emotional, and even physical strength and one who is respected, honored, and praised by all?
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A Woman’s Influence
God made us as women in such a way that we wield almost a mysterious influence over the ones our lives touch. We see this first illustrated in the Garden …
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Homeschool Graduation
For the past 22 years I have been working on a project. This past week that project ended. I’ve learned a few very important lessons that I’d like to share with you. What project? Educating our four children at home.
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A Bad Cup of Tea
How do you make a good cup of tea? If you look on the internet, like I did, you will get all kinds of discrepancies. The bottom line—no one agrees on what makes a good cup of tea!
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God Wrote My Love Story
At the request of Grace and Honor, I would ask to share with you my story… The story begins in late 2016 when Jonathan Snow showed up at Lehigh Valley …
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The Heritage of the Righteous
“Thy testimonies have I taken as an heritage forever:for they are the rejoicing of my heart.”Psalm 119:111“… this is the heritage of the servants of the Lord,and their righteousness is …
Michelle’s Furlough Update
Dear Ladies, Today’s greetings are sent from the truck as we leave the state of Missouri and head north to North Dakota and Canada. We’ve had a great month in …
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Our Eternal God
“But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.”2 Peter 3:8This verse …
Anticipation
As I sit here at a coffee shop my wonderful husband and my mother-in-law are tag teaming watching the kids so I can have a “mommy morning” alone before Baby #3 arrives any day now.
Praising the Lord
At the end of last year, one of the men from LVBC preached a message about intentionally praising the Lord. I’ve pondered that message countless times, so I thought I’d take the time to share some recent praises.
Tribute to Nathalie Stewart
“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.”Psalm 116:15Nothing gave Nathalie more joy than spending time with her growing family and praying for her loved ones. She …
Family
I bumped into a stranger as he passed by,”Oh, excuse me, please,” was my reply. He said, “Please excuse me, too;Wasn’t even watching you.”We were very polite, this stranger and I.We …
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Michelle’s Furlough Update
Greetings from warm and sunny southern Illinois! We are finally left the first few weeks of snow behind us and we are enjoying some warm weather!We recently were able to …
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Sunshine in the Home
I think it goes without saying that every one of us, whether a wife, a mother, a sister, or a daughter, want to live in a happy home. We need …
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Feelings -vs- Promises
God’s promises are not dependent on my feelings. In fact, as I’ve studied His Word, I’ve discovered that none of God’s promises directly include my feelings. I was shocked! This …