Monthly Archives: March 2013

Goals March 4-9

05 Tuesday Mar 2013

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This week’s goals:

Family/Marriage/Mothering Goals

Write a love note to Ben.
One on one time with each girl

Personal Goals

Memorize Psalm 91:9-13
Karate 3 Times,
Exercise each morning
Complete 10 Lessons in Math 87.
Finish reading Peacemaking for Families and Because He Loves Me

Homemaking Goals

Do a Freezer Cooking in an Hour session. (Swiss Steak & Stew Bags for Crockpot)

Finish Flannel Wash Clothes

Counting

04 Monday Mar 2013

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This month a major remodel is taking place in our 60 year old home.  Two of three bathrooms have been completely demo’ed, down to the studs.  Drywall dust and wood shavings over everything.  Seven people, one bathroom.  One bathroom, in the basement.  One bathroom with holes in the ceiling, waiting for new pipes.  And 10 year old, 12 year old, 13 year old, 20 and 40 something year old ladies in the house!

But you know something?  It’s been challenging at times, it’s been very hard work, especially carrying 60 year old rusty gross cast iron pipe pieces up the stairs and out the door.  But every time we walk through another one of these “hard” inconveniences I am struck by how very blessed we still are.  It is truly easy to find the gifts raining down upon us.

counting…

Youthful exuberance, Cat snuggles, Warm tea, Encouraging words, Tough nights, Auntie’s doing storytime with the littlest one, Snow sparkling in the warm sunshine, Teamwork, The late to bed Moon, Quiet drive together, Giggling ballerinas, Birthday celebration, Pink and purple balloons, Sister messages of love, Surprise time with a dear friend, A pair of 13 year old gigglers,  Couldn’t be more different, yet sweet friends, A triplet of younger actresses, each with a touch of director in her, Romans 1:22, Juicy oranges
 

a roaring lamb

02 Saturday Mar 2013

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Always on the look out for young roaring lambs, and each time I see one my hope is strengthened.

Be encouraged!  In every dark place the Lover of our Souls is sending in salt and light.

 

Becuase He Loves Me, Week 5

02 Saturday Mar 2013

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Because He Loves Me Book Study</

Joining in this week because, life has given me this little space of time.  Here are the pondering points from GraceLaced.

1) What is the most comforting aspect of your inheritance? What are you resting in today?
2) How do you respond to your own sin? Are you tempted to believe that God is punishing you? What is the difference between punishment and redemptive discipline?
3) What struck you the most about this chapter?
 
 
This was a great chapter for me, because while I don’t really “get it” all, I’ve enjoyed seeing some of what my loving Father has done in me.  The most comforting part of my inheritance, at this point, is the hope I have.  The hope that I am not what I was, and I am not what I will be.  And, as the Spirit continues to work in me, and as I continue to follow or “work” this relationship with God will deepen on my side.  This hope is what I am resting in.  The blessed hope that is nourished by the daily evidence of GRACE.
 
In the past, and sometimes still, my sin is a cause for self loathing.  But here is the word again, GRACE has saved me.  The grace of God has washed me clean, the admonishment of God often wakes me at night to deal with me, and then the love of God sings over me.  That redemptive discipline builds more into that wonderful hope that continues to grow within me.
 
As I am a serious reader, always looking to learn and grow, this chapter was a sweet refrain.  The reminder to me to work out my faith because the work of grace has redeemed this life of mine.  What sweet rest is available in the hope created by grace.
 
Are you interested in joining Grace Full Mama and GraceLaced as a community reads Because He Loves Me?  Just pop on over to either of their blogs to read more.