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You Always Were a Cheap Date

MarriageNovember 12, 2015453Views 0Likes 5Comments

My husband Dan, took me out to breakfast recently. As we walked out the door after eating he said, "You always were a cheap date." It really wasn't an insult, but a complement. As usual I had a coupon and the two of us had a very nice breakfast for $8.00. Being a prudent wife is a…

Remember, God’s Got This…

Biblical EncouragementOctober 29, 2015744Views 0Likes 4Comments

©Write the Vision A couple of months ago I was praying really hard for one of our young adults - don't remember who or what, seems it's seems to be a mom's purpose to be praying for at least one of your children. Anyway in the middle of praying the thought came to me, "I've got…

How To Do Hospitality

FamilyOctober 1, 2015733Views 0Likes 8Comments

Welcome to all our new followers. I hope you will be encouraged in your walk with the Lord. Some people are just given to being hospitable – some are not. If you fall into the second group never fear because there is hope for you. Being hospitable can be learned. So even if you’ve never seen…

Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare & Drawing

Biblical EncouragementAugust 20, 2015676Views 0Likes 2Comments

Come, My Soul, Thy Suit Prepare (John Newton – Olney Hymns) Our pastor used this hymn as a part of a teaching he did on 7 Points for a Powerful Prayer Life a few weeks ago. As I’ve read his teaching over during my quiet times these past few weeks, I’ve begun to love this old hymn.…

I know that will happen sometime, probably sooner than later, but for this year we will do another family road trip.

Family Road Trip Time!

FamilyJuly 23, 2015788Views 0Likes 2Comments

We’re packing up a little early this year since Eric is in college we won’t be taking our September road trip since no one wants to travel without him. Our family road trips are special to all of us and it doesn’t seem right to do it without one family member. I know that will happen…

I am an editor, and a writer. That may not sound surprising, but not so long ago I would never have expected either of those titles to apply to me.

An Accidental Writer by Emily Sather

HomeschoolJuly 2, 2015592Views 0Likes 6Comments

This is a re-post from a couple of years ago, but the message bears repeating. The Lord truly will lead our children in the way they should go. Pray and trust. If you’re anything like me, you can likely think of at least one thing that you’re absolutely, hopelessly, bad at – probably several things. There…

This trip has been damaged by my forgetting a number of important items that I’m responsible for preparing to bring along. Now, it isn’t a disaster, but things could have been better if I had paid better attention to my responsibilities.

Are You Finding Joy in the Journey?

Biblical EncouragementJune 11, 2015449Views 0Likes 11Comments

©www.rebekahsather.com Recently I was reminded that I sign my posts, Finding Joy in the Journey. But do I? Sure, it’s easy to have joy when the journey is going well. Your marriage is going well, no major problems with your children, and your bills are paid. But how often are all those things true at the same time?…