Those are the kids of words that John Piper always uses when talking about how, in new birth and regeneration, we are now able to view and treasure Christ. I’ve never read Desiring God (I know, I know…), but I’ve heard him speak plenty of times, and I’m reading a book of his right now… Read More Seeing and Savoring Supremely {Lent Day #31}
Yesterday, in my list of other, seemingly more trustworthy gods, I listed Texas for its lower cost of living. I could have both a bigger house and a bigger savings account if I lived there after all! {Everything’s BIGGER in Texas, right?} But that amenity is actually pretty far down my list of reasons to… Read More Speaking of Texas… {Lent Day #30}
Kory was away skiing all day yesterday. The Monday ski school group had an extra chaperone pass and offered to let him use it. He wasn’t home yet when the mail arrived and in it was a letter from one of the two schools we hadn’t heard from yet regarding acceptance and admission. I texted… Read More College, Control, and Cash {Lent Day #29}
The tree was for displaying words, images, and phrases depicting who God is. There was another board upon which we pinned words that describe who we are ~ in Him. It was a retreat for women ~ from my church and Vita Nova, a church that was planted from ours several years ago, and it… Read More Idol Smashing & Sweet Rewards {Lent Day #28}
“Therefore I bring charges against you again,” declares the Lord. “And I will bring charges against your children’s children. Cross over to the coasts of Cyprus, and look, send to Kedar and observe closely; see if there has ever been anything like this: Has a nation ever changed its gods? (Yet they are not gods… Read More Changing Gods {Lent Day #26}
“In Christianity, your activity does not determine your identity.” I’m away at another women’s retreat today ~ The Beloved Retreat. This one is for the women of my church and a sister church in town ~ as opposed to the Burly Man Retreat which was a few weeks ago and for the menfolk. ☺ All… Read More Identity Crisis or Christ’s Identity {Lent Day #25}
Blueberry muffins are one of Robert’s favorite foods, but I never thought to serve them with lunch or dinner until my friend Sherri did that very thing one Sunday after church. {Hi Sherri!} It was chicken pot pie and blueberry muffins if I remember correctly, and it was so good. I am in desperate need… Read More Gluten Free Friday ~ Muffins, Quiche, and Legalism {Lent Day #24}
Cooper and Cameron on debate day! I’m getting ready for a Classical Conversations information meeting tonight. At 7pm my house will be full of parents who are looking into both homeschooling and the Classical method. My friend Sarah, who is our local director, will talk about the early years in the program, and I will… Read More Classical Confessions {Lent Day #23}
My night stand drawers are full of special notes and keepsakes. It is so hard for me to throw away things handwritten and meant especially for me. There are several notes that look like these, and I treasure them greatly. They are from my kids and have usually been found on my pillow around bedtime.… Read More More “I’m Sorry” {Lent Day # 22}
Tuesdays are the busiest day of our week. I’m heading out in just a few minutes to teach all day at Classical Conversations. Then it will be dance class for Kayla, dinner at home, and Men’s Boot Camp Bible Study for Robert. Robert usually has a very full Tuesday as well, but canceled regular appointments… Read More Inherently Good? {Lent Day #21}