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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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7 Things God Has Taught Me This Year... so far

1) Don't underestimate "teenagers"... the ones in my life are awesome and smart. They love the Lord openly and I love to be around them!!! (And I am not just talkin' about my boys) :-)

2) What an increasing privilege it is to be a part of a Bible-teaching church family and to read my Bible without real persecution. How long will that last in America?

3) I have learned that, though I cannot fully comprehend this election and why we have ended up with the president we have, God is sovereign over ALL things and His ways truly are higher and He IS trustworthy!
Daniel said, ‘Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, For wisdom and power belong to Him. It is He who changes the times and the epochs; He removes kings and establishes kings; He gives wisdom to wise men And knowledge to men of understanding. It is He who reveals the profound and hidden things; He knows what is in the darkness, And the light dwells with Him.’ - Daniel 2:20-22

4) I have learned that God allows people to be blind to what is plainly in Scripture. Even Christians. It is the illumination of the Holy Spirit in God's timing, not mine, that will open their eyes to His truth. Though it is important to not be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine, and we should be more Berean than the Bereans, and we should be bold in proclaiming our faith and God's truth... it is all the more important to continually guard God's holy Name, His foundational truths, Who He is as revealed by His knowable and applicable Word of truth with a heart to honor Him and bring glory to Him alone. That sometimes entails being gentle, and sometimes it entails being forthright... Just like Jesus.
Matthew 23:27 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness."-Jesus

5) With all 6 kids at Providence Academy this year, I have learned even more profoundly that the Lord God is my strength.

6) I have learned even more what a blessing it is to be married to a Godly man. I pray my children are all blessed with Godly spouses and that they become a people, bold in their faith, seeking to honor God in their lives.

7) I have learned that God is sustaining me and allowing me to walk, even though I have a tremendous amount of MS brain lesions. Thank you Lord and to you alone be the glory!

Posted by Lisa on November 05, 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.