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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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The Christian's Breath... Prayer

...To live without prayer as a Christian is to live without God in this world... Keep near to the fountainhead, and with joy shall you draw out of the wells of salvation. (Isa. 12:3)

The spirit of prayer is humble...It flows from a broken and contrite heart... Every sentiment of his heart constrains him to make the affecting confession, "O my God, I am ashamed, and blush to lift up my face to you, for my iniquities are increased over my head, and my trespass is grown up into heaven." (Ezra 9:6)

The spirit of prayer is believing... we may therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. (Heb. 4:14-16)

The spirit of prayer is submissive... preferring the will of God to our own. Therefore we should approach the mercy seat with the desire that God would exercise His wisdom and grace in granting or denying our requests.

(This was inspired by the writings of Gardiner Spring in his book The Distinguishing Traits of Christian Character in the chapter called "The Spirit of Prayer")

Posted by Lisa on February 15, 2007

Comments

hey, this is a little out of sorts, but I wanted to ask a favor. Will you come to my blog? I just posted something and need a few pointers? It is a very general topic? But I do admire you, and everytime I come on your blog I feel you pretty much have your stuff together, so I am asking for your input. Also anybody else who would like to see. Thanks, I am not trying to plug my blog, I am very serious. Thanks, hope to read from you soon.

Posted by: Striving | February 16, 2007 02:52 PM

Dear Striving,
I tried to click on your URL and it did not work.

Sincerely,
Lisa

Posted by: lisa | February 16, 2007 08:14 PM

thank you, but I ended up erasing the post anyway. Wasn't actually feeling right to leave it up? I think I just need to pray. Thank you anyway.

Posted by: Tessa | February 16, 2007 09:26 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.