Bear With One Another

Are you going through a trial right now in your marriage?

I know that many have had a really tough year.

This is a wonderful timely reminder for all:

"Remember still that you are both diseased persons, full of infirmities; and therefore expect the fruit of those infirmities in each other; and make not a strange matter of it, as if you had never known of it before.

If you had married one that is lame, would you be angry at her for limping? Or if you had married one that had a putrid ulcer, would you fall out with her because it stinketh?

Did you not know beforehand, that you married a person of such weakness, as would yield you some manner of daily trial and offense?

If you could not bear this, you should not have married her; if you resolved that you could bear it then, you are obliged to bear it now.

Resolve therefore to bear with one another; as remembering that you took one another as sinful, frail, imperfect, persons, not as angels, or as blameless and perfect."

~ Richard Baxter 1615-1691

*This post is not endorsing physical or verbal abuse, it that is happening to you please get help as needed!

He Ran to His Son

 

The young man longed to fill his stomach with the pods that the pigs were eating, but no one gave him anything.

“When he came to his senses, he said, ‘How many of my father’s hired servants have food to spare, and here I am starving to death! I will set out and go back to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.

I am no longer worthy to be called your son; make me like one of your hired servants.’

So he got up and went to his father.

“But while he was still a long way off,

his father saw him

and was filled with compassion for him;

he ran to his son,

threw his arms around him

and kissed him.

~Luke 15:16-20

Our Heavenly Father longs for our return to HIM.

Let No Christian Parent Fall Into the Delusion

 

Never Be Ashamed of Christ!

Live a courageous life. 

Confess Christ before men. 

Whatever station you occupy, in that station confess Christ. 

Why should you be ashamed of Him?

He was not ashamed of you on the cross. 

If We Wish to Please Men

"You and I cannot be useful if we want to be sweet as honey in the mouths of men.

God will never bless us if we wish to please men, that they may think well of us.

Are you willing to tell them what will break your own heart in the telling...

and break theirs in the hearing?

Empty Tomb Resurrection Rolls

Are you looking for a Christ-centered tradition or activity to do with your children at Easter?

These Empty Tomb Resurrection Rolls are a great choice!

They are simple, easy, and fun and don't take a lot of time.

How to Make a Resurrection Garden for Easter

Are you thinking about projects that you can do with your kids this year to keep the focus on Easter?

I have shared a bit about how to make a Resurrection Garden in the past, but wanted to share an official post with you.

We have been doing this for years and every year it looks a bit different and we use different colors. It helps the children to stay focused on the real meaning of it all!

The pictures in this post is of the first garden we have ever made. I will have to add an updated one later!

Feminine Favorites - Spring Mommy & Me Edition

 

It has been awhile since I have been able to share one of these Feminine Favorites post -  I really do love doing these because it is so fun to find cute clothing to share with you!

About every once a month or so we like to share some pretty inspiration from around the web, we hope it encourages you and gives you some fun & feminine ideas for your wardrobe!

Quick Spring Cleaning Strategy

Beautifying our homes is one of the many pleasures that God has given up to make our homes a haven---an escape and refuge from the world. A place for souls to be nurtured. A safe place to love and learn. Spring is a time to prepare our homes for the excitement that lies ahead for the year.

I am spending the week working out my spring cleaning strategy and was thrilled when I found an older plan of attack in my home journal. It was simple and so unlike what I find in the magazines which are too complex or time consuming for me with a large family.


If you are not sure how to begin your spring cleaning this strategy might work for you.

For King and Country Visited Our Church {& Their NEW Movie!)

This past month we had a special announcement from our church. They announced that the popular Christian band For King and Country, who has won four Grammy Awards, were coming to visit and worship with us! 

10 Christian Easter Books for Children

Did you know that we started this blog way over 10 years ago?

And I realized last week that we never did a post of Christian Easter books for children yet!

The Benefit of Storms

Your trials may be many and great. 

Your cross may be very heavy.