Stick to the work God gave
“We will let the other men do the talking and the criticizing, and we will stick to the work that God has given us to do,…
Still Here (and some misc recommendations)
No, I haven’t flown away yet, though the recent lull in posting is quite unannounced. Just putting first things first. I think we each must evaluate…
A Treasure Chest is Opened!
My husband and I were alarmed recently when he clicked over to the Martin Lloyd-Jones Recording Trust, hoping to browse the titles, and the landing page…
Not My Enemy
Siblings can be so petty. As a mother, it seems that some days are spent refereeing more than anything else. There are times one of our…
Stay-at-Home Martyr?
So well said! Wonderful truth in this article! Our thankful obedience as a stay-at-home-mom is simply that: thankful obedience. It’s no different than thankful obedience to…
Humble Repentance {Marriage Monday}
Recently Tim Challies linked to this article titled The Key to a Strong Marriage. I had earmarked it to read later, finally read it yesterday, and…
New Year’s Resolutions — pressure, anyone?
R.W. Glenn hit the nail on the head yet again! He doesn’t blog often, but when he does it’s usually short, to the point, and really…
Content in our calling
Kim posted recently at Out of the Ordinary about how understanding the concept of God-given vocation is a help to women in understanding and finding contentment…
I’m just a little girl in Kindergarten
A little over two years ago I received it. I suppose when one broadcasts their pointed thoughts and realizations openly among fellow Christians online, one ought…
Just be his wife {Marriage Monday}
Monday night is “date night” at our house. I didn’t have a complete post ready in advance for Marriage Monday this week. I just spent the…
Truth, Proper Focus, & Ordinary Means of Grace
I haven’t watched the embedded video in the post I’ve linked to below (haven’t got 27 min at the present), but I must give the written…
Random thoughts on Owen & Puritan Paperbacks
I’m currently reading the Puritan Paperback abridgement of John Owen’s Communion with God. To hear some people talk, you’d be inclined to think that the Puritans…
Happy New Year!
Oh, boy, are there some great snippets floating around with suggestions and meditations for the year ahead! Rather than throwing in my own two cents, I…
Through The Ice
Last week freezing rain and ice passed through our area. The power flickered several times as the power lines struggled to bear up under ice and…
Top 10 Posts of 2012
10. Marbles of the Christian’s Life 9. 11 Questions About Gossip 8. Resolutions as a Wife {Marriage Monday} 7. Making Ready for Market Day – Step…
Are you in love with your husband? {Marriage Monday}
It’s true that when we love our husbands, we love them even in the worst times. We don’t always feel like loving them. It’s also true…
Songs stuck in my head
I just about always have a song stuck in my head. Sometimes it’s really obnoxious, sometimes it’s really enjoyable. Here’s what’s floating between my ears today:
How Christians Ought to Celebrate Christmas
One recent Lord’s Day, we worshiped with friends at their church and then enjoyed a wonderful fellowship meal with them. This family is one of the…
The Hope Confession Gives {Marriage Monday}
Setting aside Bunyan this week, I’d like to share something my husband and I read together and discussed this evening. In Chapter 5 of his book…
Will we hate God, or hate sin?
Good post regarding today’s shooting over at The Gospel Coalition. We can respond to this – or other tragedies – with hate towards God, or hate…
Prayers for Broken Hearts
My prayers are lifted for the families of those in Newtown, Connecticut tonight. Yes, there are a lot of side issues that could be discussed. But…
Never Alone
I’m not sure why, but I’ve had this hymn in my head most of the day. I thought I’d share it here, in case there’s anyone…
The Duty of Wives 1 {Marriage Monday}
I adore reading the works of John Bunyan! His allegories are both captivating and moving, always pointing the reader towards Christ. Bunyan’s metaphors illustrate the truths…
Drawn From The Mire || Reflections of a Christian Woman 