66. The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul
67. A middle of the day downpour, a little boy’s longing to stomp barefoot in the puddles – How can I resist?
68. Birthday Party planning – much of the joy is [...]
Archive for September, 2007
Growing Gift List
Posted in 1000 Gifts on September 29, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Still
Posted in My Walk, Quotes on September 28, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
The words of a theme song for me as of late… I am thankful for early mornings to be still - and thankful too for His promise of peace to guard my mind and heart. He can give stillness even amidst the busyness of children, chores, and all variety of other activities…
The more I get alone
The [...]
Drenched
Posted in Homeschooling, Mothering, My Walk on September 26, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
I feel good about the amount of work accomplished today – Bible reading, geography read and understood with interest, math, a lesson on telling time, spelling, a creative writing assignment fully completed, 2 phonics games and a BOB book successfully read.
But I feel discouraged about the interactions. Angry words to Simon about an unnecessary jab [...]
Coming Home from Kansas…
Posted in My Walk on September 25, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
We are driving past hills covered in browns and yellows, fields dressed in all shades of green. The deep unified green of summer has passed. Now stripes and patches of brown and variations of lime green cut a path through the landscape. I can see His goodness now in this beauty. I can see His [...]
Knowing the Perfect One
Posted in My Walk, Quotes on September 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Heart stirring words on being consumed and enamored by Him…
“He wants to pour his love into your heart and he longs to have you pour yours into his. He wants your deep heart, that center place within that is the truest you. He is not interested in intimacy with the woman you think you are supposed [...]
King of Giants, Perfect One
Posted in My Walk on September 19, 2007 | 1 Comment »
I am only battling the weariness of a mother and homemaker – sibling arguments and the anxiety of whether or not I am doing the job “right”. These are hardly fiery trials but certainly reminders that things are not as they should be.
Others are facing bigger giants.
An old friend’s mom had surgery today in a battle [...]
My times are in Your hands…
Posted in Family Life, Homeschooling, My Walk on September 17, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Remember this – a farmer who plants only a few seeds will get a small crop. But the one who plants generously will get a generous crop. You must each make up your own mind as to how much you should give. Don’t give reluctantly or in response to pressure. For God loves the person who gives [...]
One of 1000 gifts…
Posted in 1000 Gifts on September 12, 2007 | 2 Comments »
Dear friends,
Today is Justin’s birthday – a good day to introduce you to one of favorite corners on the internet. I’ve been a little shy about telling you before because, well, maybe because it has been like a secret hideaway – a place of quiet and inspiration that I was afraid might be not be quite the same if everybody knew about [...]
Soul Care
Posted in My Walk, Quotes on September 10, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
How often my thoughts are centered around my heart, my soul. Is it growing? Is it flourishing? Are the circumstances that I have “chosen” the environment that my soul needs to grow?
He is answering these questions of mine with a new perspective. The realization dawns that another name, an uglier name, for this focus on [...]
All His Ducks in a Row
Posted in Family Life, Mothering on September 8, 2007 | Leave a Comment »
Little Justin is sure blossoming these days. (Do little boys blossom?) Anyway, he’s awfully cute. He is saying all kinds of new things and coming up with all kinds of new ideas for play. I am especially fond of his idea of speaking a full sentence – just put nouns and verbs together in a string and Mama [...]
