Children are a gift from the LORD; they are a reward from Him.
Psalm 127:3 NLT
We adopt concepts and principles of educating children that were articulated by Charlotte Mason such as respecting a child as a born person, teaching them habits, valuing relationships and the affirmation and commitment “I am, I can, I ought and I will.”
Charlotte Mason, painted by Frederic Yates, 1902
I am a child of God
I ought to do His will
I can do what He tells me
And by His grace I will
SBA Elementary motto
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Categories: Christian Life Tags: cherish, children, Earth, God, Heaven, honor, invest, Jesus, kingdom, Kingdom of God, love, parenthood, prepare, raise, serve, teach
The Principle: Standing in the Gap
“I looked for someone who might rebuild the wall of righteousness that guards the land. I searched for someone to stand in the gap in the wall so I wouldn’t have to destroy the land, but I found no one.”
Ezekiel 22:30 NLT
Praying Woman
God does not need anything from humans. He doesn’t need help with things, He doesn’t need praise from us; He doesn’t need our money in the offering plate.
He allows us to join Him as He brings about His plan.
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Categories: Prayer Tags: 1 Timothy, Abraham, Colossians, endurance, Ephesians, God, healing, Hope, illness, intercede, intercession, James, Jesus, judgement, Matthew, Moses, Paul, persistence, Philippians, Phineas, prayer, sickness, Timothy, understanding, wisdom
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
Philippians 1:6 NLT
I started off the other morning OK and found opportunities to demonstrate joy and peace. Sometimes I deal with the opportunities well; sometimes not so much.
As Peter did, I took my eyes off Jesus, looked to the circumstances around me and I found myself floundering.
Things that I tried navigating as I got the family up, ready and on our way: Read more... (455 words, 2 images, estimated 1:49 mins reading time)
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Categories: Attitude, Personal ramblings Tags: attitude, faithful, fellowship, God, gratitude, Holy Spirit, Jesus, Perseverance, steadfast, trials, walk, worthily
Time for God
With a family, a career and other group or avocational responsibilities making time for God must become a priority of the desperate.
When we listen to a lecture … listening and language is engaged … [which] …doesn’t seem to be very discriminating in how [we prioritize memorizing information]. So crucial information is treated exactly the same way that trivia is treated
I use a journal to keep track of people and prayer requests although I don’t go to it every week. This isn’t a “do it or else you’ve not done enough” exercise; it’s more rooted in: Read more... (704 words, 2 images, estimated 2:49 mins reading time)
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Categories: Attitude, Christian Life, Prayer Tags: enjoy, God, growth, Holy Spirit, Jesus, praise, prayer, time, walk, worship