August 8th is the beginning of the Olympic games in China, but a much more arduous race has already begun in China... a race of endurance and of faith. The Voice of the Martyrs along with China Aid is using the spotlight opportunity that is shining on China in these Olympics to call us Christians… Continue reading A Hebrews Thirteen Three post: Pray for China
Author: Sheila Dougal
Thoughts on being wasted for Christ
The Cloud of Witnesses post in reference to Watchman Nee contained a section of the book (The Normal Christian Life) which really spoke to me (the whole book did but even more this section). The reference in what Mr. Nee was talking about in this last chapter of his book was from Mark 14:1-9:It was… Continue reading Thoughts on being wasted for Christ
Meditations and Confessions of a Homemaker’s Mission
Well first I went to look up the word mission. What does it really mean? I was thinking of it in terms of defining my purpose or goal in writing on this blog. But I was surprised and actually more clarified in my reasoning when I went and looked it up in good ole Webster's.Here's… Continue reading Meditations and Confessions of a Homemaker’s Mission
I’m heading to the mountain
So that there be no division
I just wanted to be sure to leave no room for divisiveness with me reference to *** in my post about choosing the crossroads.I gleen much wisdom and great tools and encouragement from *** Ministries, yet as with any ministry or pastor, teacher or site I may refer to on this blog, I take what… Continue reading So that there be no division
I choose the cross road
I just wrote a lengthy email to a dear sister in the Lord (you know who you are S), and after reading it I thought, "There, finally! I got it out!" And I prayed over it and knew the Lord heard my heart and that He is and will answer my cries. I truly think… Continue reading I choose the cross road
Cosolidating
con·sol·i·date, verb- 1. to bring together (separate parts) into a single or unified whole; unite; combine: They consolidated their three companies. Well, I'm consolidating. I have several blogs, all of which I'd like to post on but don't seem to find the time or have anything to say. I thought rather than having a seperate… Continue reading Cosolidating
A cloud of witnesses
"Our great desire is that you will keep right on loving others as long as life lasts, in order to make certain that what you hope for will come true. Then you will not become spiritually dull and indifferent. Instead, you will follow the example of those who are going to inherit God's promises because… Continue reading A cloud of witnesses
What I believe
(image by Lori at All You Have To Give)If you stumbled upon a homemaker's blog you may or may not be expecting to come upon a woman who talks a lot about Jesus and the Bible. Maybe you were hoping more for frugal tips, canning recipes, and gardening suggestions. I'd love to learn ALL of… Continue reading What I believe
It’s a new Tuesday…
Yesterday was quite a day for me. I spent the day just praying constantly as I read through the rest of The Normal Christian Life by Watchman Nee in between cleaning up piles of shrub and tree clippings laying around the yard from the weekend landscape jobs my husband did. I feel like I struck… Continue reading It’s a new Tuesday…