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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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Poems from my Children

My 12 and 13 year old boys had an assignment to write a poem about America for their US History class. It did not have to rhyme, but they had to use 10 or more quality adjectives and at least one alliteration. (Out comes the Thesaurus). They were given a certain structure to go by so you will find some similarities. This is not in their comfort zone, but I think they did a great job!

Here is one:

Magnificent America,
Land of…

Radiant, shining seashores
With waves that rise and fall.

Dark and misty forests
Full of hidden life,

Restless, roaring rivers
Sometimes steady, flowing

High and lofty mountains
Feeling rather small

Magnificent America,
Land with…

People strong, enduring
Others weak or discontent

People from diverse nations
Wealthy, lowly, but all FREE!

Here is the other:

America,
Land of…

Seashores smooth or rocky,
Waves come crashing down.

Deserts dry and dusty,
Endless seas of sand.

Forests dense and ominous,
Life crawling through the night.

Mountains grand, majestic,
Soaring high above the clouds.

America,
Land of…

Varied, numerous people,
Culturally diverse.

United for a purpose,
Promoting laws for liberty.

Posted by Lisa on September 04, 2007

Comments

They did do a great job! Writing poems is not easy to do. Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Rebekah | September 4, 2007 05:46 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.