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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

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Break Almost Over

I have had time to write and read more through this break. However, we are fixing to begin school again. Perhaps this semester we will be more acclimated to the university-model schedule and since we are pretty much done with having sub-contractors in our home, I will not be quite so overwhelmed.

Jon and I do have several DIY projects to do around the house that will take up our time, but I love the thought of not having someone else making the loud noises as they use the miter box saw, etc. and show up at our door at 7am and stay ALL DAY almost everyday for MONTHS.

ADVICE:
***If sub-contractors show up early Saturday morning when they told you they would be back on Monday and bang on your door and ring your door bell several times even though they have your phone number and do not bother to call and ask and you are still in your pajamas and everyone else in the house is still asleep... do not feel like you just have to answer the door so that they can spontaneously work that day. No really. Relax and know that if they keep banging, there are other alternatives.
***Hold your footing when a sub-contractor asks for more money. Make him stick to the bid even when he gives you sob-stories and do not pay him in full until ALL of the work is done even when he says... "But I thought you would pay me the rest of my money today and I promised my children..."
Gentle response: "I'm sorry you promised your children..."
***Oh yes, and if you smell intense paint fumes from your trim carpenter's employee (that is,you know, not supposed to be painting, but hammering and cutting things) in an enclosed space of your home and his eyes look glazed over, he is likely "huffing" and when he walks out of the door to go get supplies, do not feel bad about locking him out and possibly calling the police.

I should write a book for there is so much more of these little tid-bits.

Posted by Lisa on January 02, 2008

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.