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Above is a pic of my youngest daughter and me.

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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

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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Seasons of Life are Changing

I have prayerfully decided that I will be cutting back on blogging. I will post an article probably on Tuesdays or Thursdays when the kids are at school. With all 6 of the kids beginning school at the university-model school, I have much less time. The older 2 kids go to school 3 times a week and the younger 4 kids go 2 times a week. The rest of the time, I homeschool or co-teach them with what they learned on the school days. It is an excellent school and we are so honored to be a part of it. However, it is academically challenging and time consuming... and very much worth the time and effort. They are also involved in things like their Christian worship band, music lessons, soccer, and cross-country.

I have been soooo blessed by the blogosphere. By the grace of God, it has played a part in me growing spiritually as well as learning to articulate what I believe and why. I have so much more to learn and am very excited to see God's divine plan unfold in my life and the lives of those around me.

My comments still do not work, so if you want to chat, e-mail me at lisa4given@gmail.com or you can get a facebook. You can find a link to my facebook on the left bottom side-bar.

May the Lord bless you all and may you continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of the Lord.

Posted by Lisa on August 30, 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.