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Above is a pic of my youngest daughter and me.

Go HERE to watch the progress of our front yard being landscaped.

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

"This girl got it!" by no fluff required

"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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Restored joy

Not because my body is working like it use to.
Not because things are going the way I think they should.
But because my God is faithful in spite of my unfaithfulness.

When you cannot see your way, be satisfied that He is your leader. When your spirit is overwhelmed within you, He knows your path; He will not leave you to sink. He has appointed seasons of refreshment, and you shall find He does not forget you. -John Newton

I did not know if it were wise to allow you all to see me so broken and disheartened. But I thank you. Thank you for your outpouring of prayers, your e-mails, your concern. Along with my family, my church family, my blogosphere family, you have all ministered to me in this time.

Psalm 34:17-19: "The righteous cry out, and the LORD hears them; He delivers them from all their troubles.
The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. A righteous man may have many troubles, but the LORD delivers him from them all."

Posted by Lisa on June 08, 2006

Comments

I am bringing your burden, daily, before the throne of grace, Lisa. What you give me in return is very valuable....a conviction to trust in the sovereign hand of God who is our strong tower. His love is higher than the mountains.
Christ in You, can persevere!

I posted something for you on sistergotslapped. thanks,

Posted by: amy | June 8, 2006 10:13 AM

THank you Amy. You are a gift from our Lord.

Posted by: 4ever4given | June 8, 2006 02:13 PM

Here's something for you. It's a quote from a woman who 'got it' as almost none do. Jonathan Edwards' wife, Sarah, wrote this to her daughter when she learned of the death of her husband:

"O my very Dear Child, What shall I say. A holy and good God has covered us with a dark cloud. O that we may all kiss the rod and lay our hands on our mouths. The Lord has done it. He has made me adore his goodness that we had him so long. But my God lives and he has my heart. O what a legacy my husband and your father has left us. We are all given to God and there I am and love to be." (In Burr, Journal, 301. as quoted by Moore in Good Christians, Good Husbands?, p.126)

That statement, "O that we may all kiss the rod and lay our hands on our mouths" just floors me over and over. How totally and absolutely regenerated was her view of life and the Lord? It's embarassing for me to really think about it...I have a long way to go before I instinctively say "O that we may all kiss the rod...".

May we all one day be at that place.

Posted by: The_Armchair_Theologian | June 11, 2006 03:00 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.