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Above is a pic of my youngest daughter and me.

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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

"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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Tuesday Tips: Take a big bite of this sandwich

The Sacred Sandwich is one of the most hilarious websites I have ever read through. It is described as a "periodical for small town Christians in a big bad world" with a new motto: "While the World Zigs, We Zag." Their photo gallery is a real hoot as the Pilgrim's Digress cartoons may have you falling off your chair. Don't Miss the Barbie Dream church in the advertisement section. (ugh) The R.I.C.K. Warren plan for humility is a real kicker.

The guy who runs this site really does have a heart to especially defend Sola Scriptura and the true Gospel of Christ. In the building of this sacred sandwich, he states that he will not substitute ingredients.

His "Disclaimer" includes, Do not be misled, however, in thinking that the satirical framework of this project implies a lack of real biblical truth. The editorial content of our site is not a joke. All the articles, as well as many of the parodies, are dead serious in their purpose of proclaiming sola Scriptura to the postmodern church in a biblical and factual way. Despite the tongue-in-cheek style, The Sacred Sandwich's main objective is to herald the sufficiency of Scripture as one of the surest means in which the visible Church might humble herself to God's will and enjoy true spiritual revival. Indeed, our satire might have an edge, but it is that edge which often cuts more quickly to the marrow of the truth. We invite you, therefore, to join us in this creative experiment by taking our noble cause seriously in the midst of our whimsy.

So, go enjoy. Laugh. Christians really can do that, ya know. Don't be considered a part of the frozen chosen.

Also, do not fail to sing the Reformation Polka sung to the tune, "Supercalifragilistic-expialidocious" over at oldlutheran.com that I found over at Dan Phillips' blog... and have a HAPPY REFORMATION DAY!!!

Posted by Lisa on October 31, 2006

Comments

I just discovered the Sacred Sandwich today, and it is a hoot! Wouldn't be so funny though if it wasn't all so true; truth being stranger than fiction and all.

Well, I'm off to learn the polka...

Posted by: joythruChrist | October 31, 2006 10:07 PM

joythruChrist,
I was singing that Reformation Polka with my older boys yesterday.

And you are right... the Sacred Sandwich wouldn't be funny if it wasn't so true.
Real Truth can be a whole lot stranger than fiction. As a matter of fact, it is likely foreign and very uncomfortable to those who see truth as relative and not unchangeable and knowable.

Posted by: lisa4given | November 1, 2006 07:46 AM

I love the Sacred Sandwich! The scary thing about the R.I.C.K. Humility plan is that you find yourself asking, "Is this real or are they just making it up?" I wouldn't be surprised to wake up tomorrow and find out that Warren had in fact implemented this.

Posted by: Scott (the original) | November 2, 2006 08:16 PM

I thought the same thing, Scott... that the R.I.C.K. thing could possibly be real...

*shudder*

Posted by: lisa4given | November 2, 2006 09:04 PM

Confession -- I actually DID think that R.I.C.K. thingy was for real. I thought the site was for real until I saw Barbie's dream church. I was having a blonde moment, I guess.

Posted by: joythruChrist | November 3, 2006 12:49 AM

joythruChrist,
Considering the direction the "purpose driven church" is going, why wouldn't we think that could possibly be real.
Not a blonde moment at all. A blonde moment would be believing that John MacArthur has embraced the prosperity gospel and will star on TBN because you heard someone say that Crouch announced it. {{{shudder}}}

Posted by: lisa4given | November 3, 2006 08:54 AM

It's my understanding that TBN was formed during a blonde moment...

Posted by: joythruChrist | November 3, 2006 02:03 PM

For confirmation on your assessment, click HERE.

Posted by: lisa4given | November 3, 2006 07:17 PM

Oh, my! A Barbie wannabe! I knew her hair was big, but I never saw that pic. Please tell me this is a doctored photo... It will make me feel better.

Posted by: joythruChrist | November 3, 2006 11:00 PM

You will have to ask Phil Johnson. If you look at the address, it is a gif from the Spurgeon archives at Pyro.

Hmmm... do you see a connection here with the Barbie Dream church?

Posted by: lisa4given | November 4, 2006 08:10 AM

I'm not sure if there's a connection to the Barbie dream church, since I'm not sure that Jan could be said to have a wicked sense of style (something's wicked about all this though...) But TBN is a dreamworld for sure! Or maybe more like a nightmare...

I did notice that one does not need Biblical instructions to build the Barbie dream church. HEY! Maybe that's the connection! TBN doesn't seem to need Biblical instructions either!

Hokey dokey.

Posted by: joythruChrist | November 4, 2006 10:20 PM

Hokey Dokey... I'm thinkin' you and I need to go out for some coffee. You so crack me up.

Posted by: lisa4given | November 5, 2006 02:37 PM

Sounds like a plan to me! I'm always up for some java and great fellowshipping!

Posted by: joythruChrist | November 5, 2006 09:16 PM

Another version with a bit more historicity:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WU0f_qJLkLg

Posted by: Rodeirck | November 18, 2007 06:02 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.