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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

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because this is where i'm at right now...

A dear friend that I consider a gift from God sent the following videos to me on facebook. I wanted to share them here. (she is the mother of the singer of my boy's band)
The first one is one of my favorite songs and is where I am at in regards to the MS challenges.

This second one, I have honestly never heard before, but I found it to also speak my heart regarding living what I beleive and standing for what is right even if it costs me everything.

Neil Greenhaw, the man that instructs my children's band on Monday's in our home, sent the following 2 videos to me when he found out about the challenges with the MS. Neil's prayer before they started lessons today included asking God to heal my body of the MS, proclaiming God's always perfect will and timing, and in accordance to His Divine purpose. Jon and I deeply appreciate the witness Neil is to the band.

The first one he sent is the story behind the song:

The second is the song:

I have gotten some of sweetest, encouraging e-mails and phone calls, and drop-ins, and facebook wall-to-wall comments, and videos, scripture, written prayers... wow. humbling. God has so abundantly blessed me with not only His abundant grace and mercy, but with a godly husband, amazing kids, incredible friends.

Praising Him in the storm, by His grace alone.

...God the Son took my punishment. The punishment I deserve. He made me whole. He gave me life and He gave it to me abundantly, even in the trials. He is with me in this valley. I trust Him. He is my Healer, my Redeemer and He is all I need... and I will walk through this valley if that is His will because He really is all I need.

Posted by Lisa on July 28, 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.