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Above is a pic of my youngest daughter and me.

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My Husband, My brother in Christ

I especially enjoy writing about Biblical Womanhood as well as the application of Biblical theology from the perspective of a woman longing to communicate my love for who God is as revealed in His Word of knowable and applicable truth and NOT who I imagine He is from some sentimental, me-centered perspective that is based on relative, roller-coaster ride of self-sustained religion 'truth'. In other words, I like to encourage others to press on in His truth and His love for His glory.

But then, everything I have written has likely been said a whole lot better by someone else. I definitely have no insight that is deeper than what God has already revealed. Therefore, if you find anything of value here than give God the glory!

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"Lisa at Deo Volente is another blogger that I'd love to meet with and share some coffee. She's been through some rough circumstances in her life, and she's come through them clearly showing the grace of God, and honouring Him through those circumstances. Her various posts are sometimes funny, often really make you think, and always theologically sound."-Jen at JoythruChrist

Lisa is passionate about her reformed faith and her posts reflect how her faith is practically applied to situations in her life. Very difficult ones, from time to time...Ukrainiac

"Lisa's site has become one of my new favorites to read and to participate. I think she brings a nice touch to the application of theology to everday life as a woman and as a mother. It's sort of like Secret— strong enough for a man, but made for a woman." -Young Wilderness Voice

"Praise the Lord! I have finally found the sold-out, brainy Christian women bloggers, and from what I can tell so far, most of them are Reformed to boot! I knew they had to be out there somewhere. It was just a matter of time. I was directed to Lisa’s blog this morning ...which led to Carla’s blog ... and these are leading me to many others." -Katy at Logoscentric

"4Given's blog. The reformed mother of 6. She rips." by The Armchair Theologian

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"I find your blog very encouraging, and uplifting. You are an inspiration to me, and the Lord is using you to encourage me." by Lynn

The above links have some excellent resources and information. However, I do not endorse everything on these sites and prayerfully request that if you click on these links, you will do so keeping this in mind.

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Have I Died to my own Reputation?

May I be far more concerned for the reputation of Christ the Lord and defending His truth, than for my own reputation that would likely seek to defend what is not God-honoring in a way that is not Christ-like. And may I live in such a way that I would not find myself looking to make excuses, but seeking to bring glory to God for the sake of the Gospel. And may I sincerely and quickly repent and seek forgiveness WHEN I fail.

Have we come to a point of self-denial so intense that we are, as Paul, willing to rejoice even when Christ is preached out of envy than not at all? What about the gross ignorance that prevails concerning the doctrinal knowledge of the Gospel? Do I care enough?

May we not be so blind to think that a "hungry stomach can be satisfied with mere dreams about meat..." There are too many in ministry that rejoice in false peace as they blindly skip on a path straight to hell. Shouldn't we mourn over those that are destitute of faithful ministers? Heaven and hell are not fables. They are eternal realities. So why the silence and appearance of indifference to the eternal well-being of others? Do I care enough?

"Wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction... narrow is the way which leads to life, and few there are that find it." Do I take that seriously enough?

If I compare my zeal for the salvation of other's souls to that of the Son of God... I fall immensely short. And that is to whom I must compare everything I do. If I do not, I will bury my head in the sand and think I am okay in comparison to perhaps most other people.

May we not fail to weep over our sins AND rejoice in the hope of the glory of God for "there is a great danger in being decieved and thus only dreaming of heaven. "... when in reality one might suddenly awake in hell. For isn't my only hope that of heaven... a pleasant dream that cannot be broken and wherein my true and final rest lies. For now, I rest under the wings of the Almighty as I forge ahead in battle for uncompromising truth.

"Many are called, but few are chosen...
Many who now commune together on this earth, will never meet in heaven...
Many who appear to be real Christians will, no doubt, be surprised to lift up their eyes in hell."

"Let him who thinks he stands, take heed..."

"There is a pretended boldness for Christ that arises from no better principle than pride... (but then as the true Christian) has a more holy boldness, so he has less SELF-confidence... and more modesty. As he is more sure than others of deliverance from hell, so he has a greater sense of its desert. He is less apt than others to be shaken in faith; but more apt to be moved with solemn warnings... and the calamity of others... He is the tallest and strongest saint, but the least and tenderest child among them."--- Jonathan Edwards

I keep telling myself and others that I will limit my blog posts to once a week... but for some reason, I have much to say about my Lord and Saviour that I must get out lest I BURST!!! The above is the result of studying God's precious Word this morning and I just felt so compelled to share it... forgive my ramblings. I pray they are not too foolish but bring praise and glory and honor to the One and only true God. This post is also the result of reading through a book I highly recommend: Sermons That Shaped America: Reformed Preaching from 1630 to 2001

Posted by Lisa on May 02, 2006

Comments

I'd like to hear more about this book. I'm trying to expand my knowledge & haven't read too many books yet. I'm sure you would love to help!!!

Posted by: Moody Bovine | May 3, 2006 05:57 PM

Hey Moody Cow... :-)
When you come over for Bible study fellowship tomorrow, I'll be happy to load you up!!! I also have some sermon tapes you can borrow for when you drive from either MacArthur or Sproul.

Posted by: 4ever4given | May 3, 2006 06:19 PM

Ministry Opportunities

"I will feed My flock and I will lead them to rest," declares the Lord GOD. "I will seek the lost, bring back the scattered, bind up the broken and strengthen the sick..." Ezekiel 34:15-16

Psalm 127

"My Husband, My Hero of Faith"

Just a pilgrim on a journey...

"I will lift mine eyes unto the hills; from whence cometh my help? My help cometh from the Lord who made heaven and earth..." Psalm 121

Below is a video testimony about how God saved our marriage after an 18 month separation, 5 years into our marriage. We had 2 children when we separated. We now have 6 children and have been married for... well, OH so much longer!!!... by the grace of our faithful Heavenly Father.