A few weeks ago, I quoted the Bible's definition of faith: "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see" (Hebrews 11:1). I made the point that "faith affects our lives. If we really have faith, it changes how we think. It changes how we live."Do we really believe ... Read More about Our Response to an Unchanging God (Hebrews 12:18-29)
Fun Links!
I really love links! I suppose if I want you to buy some of my products, I probably shouldn't send you away to other websites. But these are SO COOL! I just can't help it! So go visit all these friends. They're certainly worth the trip....Motivation for Mom:Mission-Minded -- a guide to ... Read More about Fun Links!
Enduring Discipline (Hebrews 12:4-17)
Last week, we talked about how to endure opposition. Today, the author of Hebrews tells us how to endure discipline in the form of hardships that come our way, sent by a loving heavenly Father to produce a harvest of goodness in our lives.Discipline. Yuck! While I know that God wants to perfect ... Read More about Enduring Discipline (Hebrews 12:4-17)
Teaching My Children to Listen
Today on my blog, I posted an article on how and why God disciplines me. One thing I learned is that God is trying to teach me to listen to Him.This got me thinking. How can I teach my own children to listen to me?The Bible makes it very clear that my children must learn to listen so that ... Read More about Teaching My Children to Listen
Planting Seeds of Faith
We've been growing bean seeds in ziplock bags on our window sill, part of a science experiment for our home school. I've loved watching those little guys grow every day. For a few days, nothing at all happened. Then, almost like magic, they sprouted and took off. It seemed like we could see new ... Read More about Planting Seeds of Faith
What Is Faith? (Hebrews 11)
I've been pondering something lately.What is faith?This is a super important question!What is saving faith, faith that gains eternal life? Nothing is more important than that, right? What do people mean when they say believers are "people of faith"? Is this just a ... Read More about What Is Faith? (Hebrews 11)
Helpful Homeschooling Links
Since I didn't have time to complete my article for this section today, I've decided instead to send you some fabulous links that I've found lately.For instance, I'm a big fan of Robin Sampson at Heart of Wisdom. Here are some great things she's posted recently:Ten Best Dollar-Store Deals - ... Read More about Helpful Homeschooling Links
Gossip 101
Mrs. JoAnne Neiner is a dear pastor’s wife in Pittsfield, Massechusetts, and she spoke at a ladies’ retreat last spring.“School's In Session: Gossip 101” was one of her topics. This session is full of practical (and biblical) ideas as she defines gossip and effectively shows solutions for taming ... Read More about Gossip 101