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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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Just Thinkin'

I will be getting that video interview of Jon and I giving our marriage testimony in the next few days. I am hoping to post it on this site if I can figure out how.

It has been busy around here. *shew* But the tile work is almost done and it looks beautiful. Our hope is to get our oldest 2 boys in their new room by my oldest sons 14th birthday coming up soon... very soon. Less than 2 weeks.

It is really hard to describe the changes I see in that child... that boy... no. He's a young man. The changes I see in him, well, some are hard to deal with. Mostly because I am so use to him being my little boy. But he isn't my little boy anymore. Besides the fact that he is taller than me, he really has matured into a young man that I LOVE to be around. My 12 year old that will be 13 in about 4 months... same thing. A true delight to be with.

I can't believe how time has flown.
Didn't I just graduate from college? No. It has been almost 18 years.
Didn't I just get married the other day? ...only if "the other day" was almost 16 years ago.

It is good to look back and see where I have come from. Much learned... Much more to learn. The Lord has been so good to me. Even the rough times... He was there. He is always there.

Posted by Lisa on November 10, 2007

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Our middle child, Jonathan, is also 14. Many changes: physically, he's surpassed everyone in height but me and that probably won't be long off now. He's also 14, in that this seems to be his year of teenage angst: moody, solemn and yet, he loves us and we love him. On a recent father/son trip, he told me he wants me to push him more: academically, physically, spiritually and socially. I'm so extremely thankful for him. May God bless you and yours too.

Posted by: Kevin Sorensen | November 10, 2007 08:35 AM

I look forward to getting to know you better through your testimony video. May God continue to pour out His grace on you and your family!

Posted by: ukrainiac | November 12, 2007 02:18 AM

Yep..it's me! FINALLY!!
I was on Christian writers forum (long story, I'll tell ya why later) and there you were. There is only ONE lisa4givien atleast that I know ;)
The movie you wrote about..is one of are favs!! I read the book to the boys and then watched the movie and CRIED, LAUGHED, CRIED a little more! Occasionaly you will here us singing the very last scene in the movie..the song..all off key, but having fun!
I've been thinking about you and need to give you a call. Miss ya! and YES..to see those boys grow into young men is an exciting time. Your boys are such a blessing to my boys!!
I better end and try to get to sleep. SLEEP, what is that anyway?
Love you My friend ~ Pebi

Posted by: Pebi | November 13, 2007 04:28 AM

Lisa, we have alot in common. Our daughter turned 14 yrs. old in April, and we celebrated our anniversary on October 24th.

Posted by: Diane | November 20, 2007 01:28 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.