~ About Me ~
Hi, welcome to my blog. I will be sharing our experience as we homeschool 5 boys - our struggles, trials, prayers, and blessings. There are many challenges along the way for any homeschooler and I hope you are encouraged by what you read here. We use Sonlight and My Father's World as our main curriculum. Thank you for stopping by and comments are welcomed.
Praise God!
My dh came home from worship practice last night and handed me a check stub. He said he found this check in the mailbox at church with a note attached to it. I read the note and then looked at the amount - wow was all I could say! The Lord is so good and his timing is perfect. My dh has been looking for a job because the church is experiencing some financial difficulty. We do not want him to have to get a second job because it would take away from him being able to minister and do all the things a pastor has to do but if that is what the Lord wants then we are willing to follow in that direction. He has put out 40 or 50 resumes or applications with no response so we have just waited to see what the Lord would do. We did not expect to be given so much money - isn't it just like the Lord to do something we don't expect? I am full of awe and praise this morning not only for the financial gift but that the Lord would hear our humble prayers and answer them.
God is good...not only when he does some miraculous...but all the time!
Amen Sister!
God is good ALL the time. In the good, in the bad~ He is faithful. When it looks like we can do nothing but stand He is there with us holding us up with His right hand. He never fails. What a wonderful testimony.Have a blessed weekend.
Stacy
Wow! What a timely blessing! My best friend is a pastor's wife too... her dh does have to have a 2nd job. I just cannot imagine how difficult that must be on him and their family. Their church is hoping to eventually be able to meet their $$$ needs completely. Until then, they never complain and just thank God for providing. Indeed, you have MUCH to be thankful for!!!
Still green and tired, but very blessed,
:)Michelle
I saw your comment over at Little Eblings Academy and I thought I would let you that their wee one did arrive and mom and baby are doing well. They should be home sometime Saturday and I'm sure she will update with pictures as soon as she can.
Tammy,
I'm so glad your family has had some financial help. I know it can be so stressful. I was just going to tell you that I hope you share these events with your kids. I remember growing up how much it meant to see God provide.
When I was growing up, my Dad worked many hours and was a wonderful Pastor. The reason I don't think any of us kids felt his schedule was too busy is because of my mom. She was the glue. Her presence kept the stability in our home. I know if your husband gets another job it will be difficult for you especially. Be the glue and your kids will honor you for that.
Tori
Therefore encourage one another and build
each other up... 1 Thessalonians 5:11b
Aug. 21, 2008 - Thankful Thursday
Iris at Sting My Heart is focusing on peace today. Everyone longs for peace - peace in their homes and in their countries. As Iris pointed out one definition of peace is: freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions. Another definition, which encompasses the above definition is: Strong's Concordance 7965 - Hebrew Shalom ..... A word study in the New King James version for SHALOM says: Completeness, wholeness, health, peace, welfare, safety soundness, tranquility, prosperity, perfectness, fullness, rest, harmony, the absence of agitation or discord.
I am so thankful for the peace of God. It is more than being free from conflict on the outside...it is true freedom from conflict on the inside. So many times we appear to be cool, calm and collective but inside our emotions and thoughts are raging. I am so thankful that we, as believers, can have shalom even in our inner being. When the storm is raging call on your Prince of Peace and He will quiet you with His peace. Thank you Jesus for that peace...it is a strong testimony of your work in our lives.
I am also thankful for my MIL and her sister. They have offered to take the boys for a day so that I can have some time to myself.
I am thankful that my dh's new job is going well. The Lord has given him peace, wisdom and strength each day.
My prayer for you:
The LORD bless you, and keep you; the LORD make His face shine on you, and be gracious to you; the LORD lift up His countenance on you, and give you peace (shalom). Numbers 6:24-26
Sonshine over at Glimpse of Sonshine presented me with this award - Thank you for your kindness!! It was not easy to choose only 5 blogs for this award because I enjoy reading so encouraging and informative blogs. Blessings to all of you...and keep on writing!!
Now I must:
1. Choose 5 blogs that you consider deserving of this award based on creativity, design, interesting material, and overall contribution to the blogger community, regardless of the language.
2. Post the name of the author and a link to his or her blog so everyone can view it.
3. Each award-winner has to show the award and put a name and link to the blog that has given her or him the award.
4. The award winner and presenter should post the link of the �Arte y pico� blog, so everyone will know the origin of this award.
5. Please post these rules.
I nominate the following blogs for this award(in no particular order!)...
Tiany at Less of Me~More of Him: a beautiful blog plus homeschooling and homemaking resources
Stacy at By God's Grace: love her cute graphics, worship music & her willingness to be real about life and give God the glory
Dee at Boys 'R' Us: fellow homeschool mom of all boys; enjoy reading her humorous posts about life with all boys
Song of the Sagebrush: enjoy her poems & posts about her life on the ranch; brings me back to the simple way of life
Shorty Bear's Place: love to read her Thankful Thursday post; a beautiful heart that loves the Lord
"Ah Lord GOD! Behold, You have made the heavens and the earth by Your great power and by Your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for You..."Jeremiah 32:17
I am thankful there is nothing to difficult for our God. If He can create the heavens and the earth through His great power then we can be sure He is able to accomplish mighty things in our own lives.
I am thankful for my husband, who has worked tirelessly this week training in his second job and continues to accomplish work in the ministry. I am thankful for his dedication to the Lord and to his family.
I am thankful for my children. They are each a unique gift from the Lord. They may bring challenges into our lives but they are also a huge blessing.
Thank you Iris for hosting the Thankful Thursday meme. If you would like to know more head on over to her blog and check it out. You will not be disappointed.
