I recently attended a gathering with my husband (NO kids, if you can believe it.) where neither of us knew many people. As we mingled, my husband would approach various people and introduce himself. I waited, awkwardly, for him to introduce me, as well. He never did. I stood, shifting from one foot to other, …
Because today is Sunday, and I’m still nursing Matthew quite frequently, I had a harder time getting to have my devotions. We had to hustle and get out the door for church today, which by the way, was wonderful! I always enjoy gathering with God’s people and hearing from God’s man. We are doubly blessed …
I finished up Song of Solomon today and read one chapter of Isaiah. I enjoy reading Song of Solomon. It is a wonderful expression of love for our Savior, and it is also a romantic picture of married love. Each time I read it, I realize how much more I should love my Lord. I …
Well, I’ve finished Ecclesiastes! I’m kind of excited about it because it’s the first book of the Bible I’ve read through since having Matthew three weeks ago. Things have been rather hectic around here, trying to keep house, cook, nurse a newborn every two hours or so, and care for the other four children. Oh! …
I posted HERE about the sudden death of my Dad. I wrote that July 29, 2004, was the day I grew up. It was the day that the reality and finality of death became intensely personal. And yes, death is final, even for the believer. There’s no “do over” for life. Once you die, you’re …
Yesterday, I was sitting at the desk in our school room, when I saw two Mockingbirds fluttering up and down rapidly outside the window. I didn’t pay much attention at first, because we see Mockingbirds all the time here. We even saw some babies that had taken the first steps out of the nest! But, …
I have been chipping away at the meekness Bible study I’ve been working on. I recently completed chapters on organization, anger and dying to self. I found all of these to be relevant in my battle to overcome my lack of meekness. Disorganization steals a meek and quiet spirit by creating unnecessary chaos in our lives. How …
I’m finding that meekness is an area in which I must work at, but not just relating to homeschooling. I must use meekness whenever I hear or read something with which I disagree. I have read various blogs that mention doctrine or spiritual topics. I have even agreed with many of the articles I read. …
Peter 3:4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price. I have recently begun a Bible study entitledHomeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spiritby Teri Maxwell. I have completed one …
I’ve often heard that the greatest ability is dependability, and the second greatest ability is teachability. But in my experience, I’ve discovered that a teachable person is a rarity. Teachability, by definition, means capable of being instructed, as a person; docile. A teachable person, however, isn’t just a smart person, it’s a person who is …
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