In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich. -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer 117. another wonderful night of hearing more stories of God's faithfulness around the world 118. a really great visit with my friend, Fran, from the FIAR boards! 119. the girls had a great playdate with Emma 120. a good update from the doctor 121. the realization that our insurance policy DOES cover a rental 122. ... Read More about Multitude Monday
Yielding
Over the last few months God has been whispering a few words to me. Simplicity. Yielding. Keep the main thing the main thing. Surrender. These words aren't easy to hear. But, even harder than hearing, they are harder to implement. Major life changes - character changes - lifelong habits - are hard to change. As a teacher I prided myself on the best behaved kindergarten class in the building. As a busy woman, I found energy in being well, busy. I thrived on a calendar with lots and lots of ... Read More about Yielding
Gifted Hands
We watched this movie last night as a family and it was so good! It is a Christian movie, great for the whole family!! I just had to come and recommend it to ya'll!! :) It is based on a true story, too!! ... Read More about Gifted Hands
TGIF
Thank goodness it's Friday!! So, any exciting plans for the weekend out there in blogland? Not much is going on around our house. On Tuesday we were exposed to the flu, and my niece got it the next day too...so I'm holding my breath on this one. So far none of the kids have anything. Caleb has a bit of a runny nose, but that's it. I have been COLD though, which is strange for me...so my plan for the weekend includes a blanket and a few books that I want to finish up. :) Still reading Crazy Love ... Read More about TGIF
Come Be My Light – Mother Teresa
When making our school plans for studying the country of India, I decided that in addition to teaching my children a little bit about Mother Teresa, I'd like to find a book to read about her myself. I am SO glad that I did! I am in the middle of 2 books about her life and spiritual life and am already putting more on reserve from the library. I have been inspired, encouraged...and did I mention inspired? Wow! Did you realize that Mother Teresa secretly dealt with a "darkness" that some would ... Read More about Come Be My Light – Mother Teresa
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