A situation with a dear loved one had me reviewing my blog for the series of posts I did on “Dying to Self”. I thought I’d repost the links for them here, in case anyone else is wanting a refresher.
Here’s a quote from my first one titled, Exploring Dying to Self:
“The path toward humility is [...]
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The Dying to Self Series
Published by October 26th, 2009 in Christianity, Home Schooling and Life and Marriage. 3 CommentsEarlier this year I was blog-gathering at all my favorite stops and came across a powerful comment made in response to a post…the testimony in this comment is awesome, and I contacted the author and asked for her permission in sharing it here with you all. Hope it blesses!
Sharon said…
Hi there.. I have hope for [...]
Today I’m posting over at Weekend Kindness, Give a Little Extra Love. Check out my list of easy ways to bless your spouse, and while you’re there, spend some time browsing–there’s some great posting going on over there!
Generation NeXt Marriage Blog Tour
Published by April 1st, 2008 in Book Recommendations and Christianity and Marriage. 11 CommentsWho are the Gen Xer’s? The forty-one million Americans born in the 60’s, 70’s or 80’s. According to Tricia Goyer’s awesome new book, Generation NeXt Marriage, we of Generation X are serious about life. We want successful marriages, yet we’re realistic and a bit overwhelmed from “the techno-stress that 24/7 communication such as cell [...]
When asked what advice she would leave to her children and grandchildren Mama Shoe gave these reminders:
Learn to forgive others. Throughout your life you will have occasion to be hurt by people—sometimes really and sometimes just perceived. Whether they are bad people who have taken advantage of you or injured you in some way, or [...]
Cowboy Up or Go Sit in the Truck
Published by October 11th, 2007 in Family Ties and Marriage. 0 CommentsGreat quote, isn’t it? I sure don’t want to spend my life ’sitting in the truck’, missing out because I’m not willing to get my hands dirty. And getting your hands dirty is part of friendship, marriage, parenting, Christianity. It takes work.
It’s hard. It’s rewarding. It’s even fun with the right attitude.
Come over to Weekend [...]
Marriage: Serving With Gladness
Published by July 28th, 2007 in Christianity and Marriage. 8 CommentsYou’ve heard that true happiness is found in serving others? We Christians especially should cultivate this bit of wisdom, following Christ’s example. Because when the focus is on us and our desires, we’re wide open to discontent and heartache, and the resentment that often follows repeated disappointments.
Of course, so much depends on your personality. Sloughing [...]
Today is my 14th wedding anniversary! (And 32nd birthday…)
So long ago! Before dh’s hair thinned and when mine was gray-free. We were married in my grandparent’s small country Baptist church by my dad. This picture was taken before the afternoon ceremony.
I remember being worried that my intended wouldn’t be able to make it. July of [...]
The Way You Do
Published by May 30th, 2007 in Christianity and Family Ties and Marriage. 14 CommentsCrazy man of mine…last night I was tippy-toeing, standing on the bottom bunk, reaching up to hug our daughter good-night and before I know it, dh has me sitting on his shoulders and is waltzing me around the room! Scary, me almost 32 and him 35! All I have to say is, it’s a good [...]
My dad likes to say that God intended for man to live the agricultural lifestyle. After all, cities were first mentioned in relation to Cain’s destination after murdering Abel. Right? So I embrace the country life…it’s a healthy, wholesome, back-breaking way of life…
Think of the pioneers, and how they toiled carving the land into their [...]
