For the Rebels, Runaways, Backsliders, Prodigals and the Lonely

Have you heard the new song recently released by Brandon Lake called Jesus Loves?

I really love this song! 

I put it down below for you:

Here are the lyrics:

All the renegades, the rebels, and the runaways
All the prodigals who got a little lost along the way
And all the backsliders, up all nighters, down in a rut
These are the ones
The ones that Jesus loves

Every dream shattered, bruised and battered, barely hanging on
Every heartbroken, lonely soul sitting all alone
And every outcast, stuck in their past, scared of letting go
These are the ones
The ones that Jesus chose

So come on in, the door is open
And the Savior's arms are too
The table's set, a seat is waiting
And He saved it just for you
So no more running
No more hiding
Come on in and you will find
That you don't have to be enough
To be someone Jesus loves

And all the too proud, the holier than thou, looking down on them
And all the high and mighty, fallen from grace, trying to start again
And all the stones cast, judgment passed, He's forgiven you
Oh, He's leaving the light on
So you know where to run to

So come on in, the door is open
And the Savior's arms are too
The table's set, a seat is waiting
And He saved it just for you
So no more running
No more hiding
Come on in and you will find
That you don't have to be enough
To be someone Jesus loves (loves)

Don't gotta fight for His forgiveness
Don't gotta beg Him for his grace
You don't gotta argue for acceptance
If you hear nothin' else, child, hear me say

Yes, Jesus loves
Oh yes, Jesus loves you

So come on in, the door is open
And the Savior's arms are too
The table's set, a seat is waiting
And He saved it just for you
So no more running
No more hiding
Come on in and you will find
That you don't have to be enough
No, no, no
It's been decided by the blood
Yes, you're someone Jesus loves
Someone Jesus loves
You're already someone Jesus loves

This song really resonates with me because at one time I know I was the rebel, runaway, and prodigal.

And I especially like the part about leaving the light on so we know where to run to. 

He does that for all of us. Not just the seemingly perfect church folk you see on Sunday, but for the broken and the lost.  I am so glad that I ran to Him! 

AI know there are still so many more out there...

Always know that Jesus loves you and you are not alone.

God used this song to inspire me to make a new group for those who need a friend!

Do you need a friend?

You can join it HERE.

If you are a Christian woman who would like to encourage someone in this group, we would love for you to please join also!

See you over there!

Do You Know If You Are Going to Heaven?

 

Sweet friend, do you know if you are saved and going to heaven or not?

This is the most important question of your whole life.

If you don't know READ THIS NOW!!!

Need a Friend?

Are you feeling alone?

And wishing you had someone to talk to?

I keep hearing how hard it is to for women to connect today, even with all this technology so many are still actually still lonely.

You might want to join our new special private friend group then.

You can find it HERE!

And if you would like to be a friend to someone there click here .

I hope it's a blessing to you!

10 Ways to Teach Your Children Godly Character This Summer

Today I wanted  to share a few ways to teach your children godly character through the summer.
 
This might be your first year that you purposefully decide to try to instill more character in them--or you just might feel your children need to focus more on it! (Don't we all feel that way sometimes?) Our children are definitely not perfect and we always should be trying to reach their hearts with the truth of God's word.

50 Frugal Summer Fun Ideas

We have been spending a good portion of the past few months winding down school, ending out the sports season, and having a lot of people over the last few weeks. Our family is definitely ready for some fun and relaxation after all of that!

Now we all have summer fun on our minds so I thought I would share a quick post about some frugal summer fun ideas to do with your family and make some cherished memories along the way.

Savoring the Slow

"I think the world today is upside down. Everybody seems to be in such a terrible rush, anxious for greater development and greater riches and so on. There is much suffering because there is so very little love in homes and in family life. We have no time for our children, we have no time for each other; there is no time to enjoy each other. In the home begins the disruption of the peace of the world."

~Mother Theresa

Only a Dad

It's almost Father's Day so we wanted to honor all the fathers who work hard and love their families and sacrifice everything for them.  

We hope you enjoy this poem:

Only A Dad

Only a dad with a tired face,
Coming home from the daily race,

A Champion in Disguise

There's a champion in disguise among us.....it is likely this champion is not obvious to you. His deeds are courageous and life changing for those to whom he gives his life. He is disguised as a father. His humble cloak conceals his greatness, yet his deeds, in all likelihood, will form the character of the next generation. His deeds include wiping noses and changing diapers, teaching his boys to work, and his girls to guard their dignity. 

Graduation Gift Ideas

Do you have a high school or college graduate this year?

Last year we had graduated our twin sons, Josiah and Christian. I had experienced a roller coaster of bittersweet emotions ranging from complete giddiness that the year is over to the unexpected tears when I realize they won't be joining our homeschool for the coming year. Their senior year went by pretty quickly with three sports -football, basketball, and volleyball, and the blur of taking senior photos and prom at the end (they both had dates this year!) and all the group hangouts. It was such a fun ride and went by so fast.

Memorial Day - Freedom Isn't Free {& Helpful Resources}

The Memorial Day weekend is around the corner and I thought it would be a great time to share with our children the true meaning of the day. 

We all know that freedom isn't free and that many had to pay the ultimate price with their lives. 

My father fought in the Vietnam War and one day while they were there he was in a helicopter close to the ground with his best friend and his friend was shot in the head right in front of him and didn't make it. 

Keeping Things Simple to Be a Better Mother

With the barrage of voices that tell us everyday how to be a good mother, from parenting magazines to Pinterest, we need not lose our way in the maze of motherhood, but instead return to the simplicities which just make good common sense. The most important thing is TIME with our children. Our culture has found so many ways to steal away this precious time and thus eliminating very valuable discipleship time from the home. We need to regain it while practicing some simple helps.

Mothers Resting at Home

Our culture believes that if we are not being active, not always on the go, and not keeping jam-packed schedules then we are not living life to the full.   Homes have become mere hotels for just sleeping and eating. Children and parents can be like ships passing eachother in the night.