Psalm 23 says that the Lord is my shepherd. He is a good shepherd, John 10:11 and 14 say. I've been doing a lot of thinking about what my Good Shepherd is really like. When He leads me, I do not want. I lack no good thing (Ps. 84:11). Think of what that means! See also Matthew 6:25-33 and ... Read More about God’s good nature
Answers to prayer
Isaiah 65:24 says, "And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear." What a precious promise! This verse has been filling my head the last day, and God has been fulfilling this promise in my life, too. How sweet it is to know that ... Read More about Answers to prayer
Being a Generous Wife
One of my favorite email lists that I receive (almost daily) is a small note filled with ideas on how to be a generous wife. This is what it said yesterday: "I've talked about this before, but it bears repeating as an idea. Buy a small notebook to tuck in your purse. Pull it out when you are ... Read More about Being a Generous Wife
Opening Our Minds
Yesterday our pastor preached from Luke 24. I was struck especially by verses 44-45: "Jesus said to [the disciples], 'This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.' Then he opened their ... Read More about Opening Our Minds
Urgent World Needs
The fields are white unto harvest. We know that, don't we? But we have a hard time seeing how we could help. Here is a list of missionaries needed in just a small sampling of the thousands of opportunities available: Argentina -- camp workers, ladies ministry, sports evangelism, ... Read More about Urgent World Needs
Weekend Plans
Today is bright and sunshiney, yet we're expecting snow this weekend in Iowa. The kids are thrilled, since that means they'll get to go sledding. For Mom, that means I need to be sure to get all my errands run tomorrow, before the snow arrives! So today is filled with paying bills, cleaning the ... Read More about Weekend Plans
Not feeling well…
Hi, everyone, I'm posting so that my blog won't be deleted. I'm one of those not-very-faithful posters, but it's because I've had a rough year health-wise. However, I'd love to get back to it. Would you mind praying for my health? No, pray most of all that I will learn to be content no matter ... Read More about Not feeling well…
Well, so much for using ABeka…
God provided everything we need for school this year, but I don't have everything ABeka like last year. My son (going into 5th grade) will be using ABeka math, science and history. I purchased the math workbook and speed drills, plus a teacher's key because his work is getting harder so this will ... Read More about Well, so much for using ABeka…