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He Is No Fool

Biblical EncouragementMarch 14, 2018393Views 0Likes 0Comments

"He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot I've loved this quote since the first time I heard it. I've heard some snide comments about Easter Sunday being on April Fool's Day this year so I wanted to address it briefly. You can…

How To Build a Vision

Biblical EncouragementMarch 8, 2018197Views 0Likes 0Comments

How To Build a Vision - One step at a time. "Purposeful Planning is life planning, not simply homeschool planning. Matters of the home (both physical and relational), your marital relationship, the Lord’s calling for your family, your finances, your children and their character, as well as your homeschool plans, are all addressed. The Sather…

How To Live More Intentionally

Biblical EncouragementFebruary 22, 2018168Views 0Likes 3Comments

Living more intentionally is hard work So if you aren't ready to make some sacrifices of time, energy, and possibly money, you should not consider it. There is no magic pill that will just make you more intentional in all you do. Praying during our planning times helps us make decisions about ways we want to be more intentional.…

Where Do You Want To Be In 5 Years?

Biblical EncouragementFebruary 17, 2018150Views 0Likes 0Comments

Where Do You Want To Be In 5 Years? Most of us never stop to think about what we will be doing in 5 years? I know I didn't for a long time. This series on intentional living started in October. Then we ran into the holidays and some health issues. I'm sending out a…

Have You Ever Been Surprised Like This?

Biblical EncouragementDecember 21, 2017264Views 0Likes 1Comment

Surprise! It really did feel like Christmas the morning I discovered something I've missed for years. It was a Scripture verse that I knew well. I had even memorized it. I'm sure many of you have too. Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present…

Can Intentional Praise Transform Your Heart and Home?

Biblical EncouragementNovember 6, 2017162Views 0Likes 0Comments

Katie Horner thinks it can! In her book In Spite Of Myself: How Intentional Praise Can Transform Your Heart and Home she sets out to prove that in very practical ways. I was invited to participate in the launch team and given a complimentary copy. When it came I scanned it quickly, reading bits here and there…

Does Knowing Where You’re Going Matter?

Biblical EncouragementOctober 26, 2017240Views 0Likes 2Comments

Is knowing where you are going important? Let me ask you this. You want to raise your children to be Godly men and women. You don't go to church except perhaps Christmas and Easter. Never talk about God and the Bible at home. How likely do you think it is that they will grow…