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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

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I work with people I love...

... and I LOVE to be around the people I work with. I have the BEST full-time job around. I am surrounded by people who want to... who try their best to please me. I get rewarded several times a day... bonuses that go beyond your imagination.
For I am a wife and mother.
I am, by the grace of God, honored to take part in raising up these precious gifts under the leadership of my God-fearing husband, the authority of the Word of God, and under the ultimate headship of Christ... what a joy to partake in contributing to their lives by sharing the love of Christ with them.
And my bonuses are simple pleasures like chocolate covered kisses from the mouth of my 3 year old smeared onto my cheek.
It is a HIGH CALLING... this God-ordained vocation. And though I have degrees in this and that and knowledge that could land me a nice paying, worldly career outside my home, I wouldn't trade those chocolate covered kisses for the world.

Posted by Lisa on June 28, 2006

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Chelle was really concerned about quiting her teaching position when Brendan was born. She had been doing it for 10 years and those HS kids were like our kids.

We haven't looked back since. And I've been fortunate to have been able to work from home for the past several years, too.

While I can do without chocolate on my face, I love the kisses from my son and the "Daddy... I love you Daddy" I get 10 times a day or more.

Posted by: Mike Young | June 28, 2006 11:24 PM

Another great thing to look forward to when you have your kids at home with you is teenagerhood. While so many of the "other schooled" children have attitudes and would not be caught dead with Mom and/or Dad, the ones who have spent lots of time with their family are able to communicate with them and other adults with ease. Our kids talk to us about everything and just about all the time! Our 17 year old son told me the other day that the boys he plays basketball with at the Y are always complaining about their moms. He seemed very puzzled over why they were so unhappy at home. It was such a delight for me to realize that his puzzlement meant he didn't have much to add to the complaints. I told him he was welcome to bring any of those boys home if he wanted. ;-)

Posted by: sheshe | June 29, 2006 07:15 PM

Yes, our kids actually like to be with us. They have no idea that they are not supposed to.

:-)

Posted by: 4ever4given | June 30, 2006 07:40 AM

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.