“You shall no longer be termed Forsaken, nor shall your land any more be termed Desolate; but you shall be called Hephzibah, and your land Beulah; For the Lord delights in you….” (Isaiah 62:4)

So, why do so many of us try to live in the land of the forsaken when we have been invited to the land of the cherished? (Eph. 5:29) Why …

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Unlike The House that Jack Built, Mom’s House isn’t built in a day…

There are so many ways we women can either build up or, in contrast, tear down their own houses. As mothers, we have the choice each day whether or not we’re going to be an influence for godly growth and joy in our households. In this talk Stacy discusses some of the qualities of a wise woman, and just what makes her …

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Healthy Eating for Beginners

Guest Post by Renee’ Degroot

Moving from a desire to eat more healthfully—to actually implementing that in a hungry household—can be a challenge. My family made changes gradually as I was growing up, many times by my own instigation, and I didn’t always approach it in the best way. So that experience, as well as observing and advising other families, has led me to think of a few ideas …

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"Their idols are like scarecrows in a cucumber field, and they cannot speak; they have to be carried, for they cannot walk. Do not be afraid of them, for they cannot do evil, neither is it in them to do good." (Jeremiah 10:5)

Yesterday, on Facebook, I posted the following quote from Michelle Obama:

“I want people to know when they look at me, to be clear, that …

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Category: Idolatry | 36 Comments »
Tags: false gods, government school, Homeschooling, idols

I consider Judy Rogers music part of my homeschooling curriculum! For years, I have enjoyed using her songs to help teach my children important lessons from Scripture. (Her Go to the Ant CD is my personal favorite!) She even makes the sheet music for her songs available on her website.

The Tongue from James McDonald on Vimeo.

Music by Judy Rogers. Visit her HERE

Today at church, my husband preached on the …

Category: Conflict, Gossip and Slander | 3 Comments »
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He said that you said that I said that he was a liar
But what he said that you said that I said, it just isn’t so!
Can’t you see – that the tongue can destroy like a fire
When we whisper and spread around gossip wherever we go?

- The Tongue, Judy Rogers

How do you react when you find out someone has been gossiping about you? If you’re like most people, …

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By Elyse Fitzpatrick

We are all inveterate worshipers — it’s just something we do without thinking about it. Worshiping is part of our nature because God created us to worship Him, and, by doing so, we bring both Him and ourselves deep pleasure (Ps. 16:11; 149:4). The world is full of worshipers, and some of them actually worship God. But the truth is that most of us worship idols.

It’s easy to identify idols that exist outside of us — like statues …

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“You shall no longer be termed Forsaken, nor shall your land any more be termed Desolate…” (Isaiah 62:4-5)

This will complete the series, Grace Widows. If you have not yet read Part 1, Part 2, or Part 3 of this series, I encourage you to begin there.

Whether or not divorce will ever touch your life personally, it is crucial that Christians study and understand what the Scriptures say and …

Category: Divorce and Remarriage | 22 Comments »
Tags: Abandoned, Adultery, Divorce, Grace Widow, Remarriage, Single Mother, Single Parent