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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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...in spite of me, myself and I

I have been a bit weepy at church lately (and it ain't hormones). My poor husband and pastor probably do not know what to do with me. :-/
His sermon last week was on Unconditional Election and this week it was on Particular Redemption.

Yes, he is currently preaching through the Doctrines of Grace.
He also just recently went through the 5 solas.
He took a break from the series in Matthew to address what our historical baptist church is about. We have several new families and a seemingly consistent flow of visitors. Some stay... some flee. I think we had 3 visiting families this past Sunday when he presented Particular Redemption. This is a very tough truth to swallow; especially if you grew up in a church that always preached unlimited free will and it is up to YOU to choose God. I could see that Pastor Chris obviously wrestled over this one... NOT an easy sermon to preach and he expected some to get up and leave.
So... why the tears? Hm. Sometimes the truth of what is spoken hits me for others dear to me, sometimes it hits me because I know it is nothing I have done for God to extend His grace to me through His Son. I find myself drinking deeply from the well of truth... and I know that it is the Lord giving me a heart of longing for Him and His truth. Sometimes my selfish tendencies squelch that. Aargh. But in this season of deep longing for Him, I am so utterly thankful for His abundant mercies that are new every morning... in spite of me, myself and I.

Now... consider being more Berean-like than the Bereans.

Posted by Lisa on November 17, 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.