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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!

Click: What is it? and 5 solas / 5Points

"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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God’s favorite instruments are nobodies...

...so that NO MAN can boast... He chooses weak instruments so no one will attribute the power to the instruments but rather to the God who wields the instruments. Those who pursue their own glory will sadly find God’s strategy unacceptable—and they’ll miss out on true glory and true joy... With the notable exception of Judas, the apostles were not like that. They certainly struggled with pride and arrogance like every fallen human being. But the driving passion of their lives became the glory of Christ. And it was that passion, subjected to the influence of the Holy Spirit—not any innate skill or human talent—that explains why they left such an indelible impact on the world. (Go HERE to read the rest)

“God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; and the base things of the world and the things which are despised God has chosen, and the things which are not, to bring to nothing the things that are, that no flesh should glory in His presence” (I Cor. 1:27-29)

Hey... I'm a nobody that came from nothing. At one time a completely hopeless case that wallowed in self pity, was angry at the world because I felt I deserved better... unworthy and unqualified, but then transformed by the grace of God alone! Slow to believe, slow to understand, with a horrendous memory! That's me. I am a living testimony that God is obviously long-suffering. Transforming me into a vessel of honor was definitely a Divine work. Couldn't muster that up on my own and I thank God daily that I am clothed in the righteousness of Christ, because apart from Him I am one big stench!

God chooses the humble, the lowly, the meek, and the weak so that there’s never any question about the source of power when their lives change the world. It’s not the man; it’s the truth of God and the power of God in the man. Next time you’re reading through the gospels or the book of Acts, take a few minutes to consider the work of God in the apostles. They were slow to believe, slow to understand, and had horrendous memories! Sound familiar?--Super-Sized Saints?

Now, my life is not changing the world. No. But the Lord has allowed me, by His grace alone, to impact a few... and to HIM ALONE be all the glory! If it were up to me, I'd mess them all up more. Yes, God has given me a powerful testimony. And boy it was painful. But it points to Him. It is ALL about Him. His abundant mercy, His indelible grace! And I am truly amazed when I think back on my life. God has accomplished much... and yet, there is much more to be done. (Long-suffering and faithful, He is.)

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November 11, 2008

My Insignificance... HIS Magnificance

This was sent to me by a dear friend. I had to share it with you.

...It seems that Jehovah's way is to lower those whom He means to raise and to strip those whom He intends to clothe. If it is His way, it is the wisest and best way. If I am now enduring the bringing low, I may well rejoice, because I see in it the preface to the lifting up. The more we are humbled by grace, the more we shall be exalted in glory. That impoverishment which will be overruled for our enrichment is to be welcomed.

O Lord, Thou has taken me down of late and made me feel my insignificance and sin. It is not a pleasant experience, but I pray Thee make it a profitable one to me. Oh, that Thou wouldst thus fit me to bear a greater weight of delight and of usefulness; and when I am ready for it, then grant it to me, for Christ's sake! Amen. --Spurgeon

Thy Lord maketh poor, and maketh rich: he bringeth low, and lifteth up. (1Samuel 2:7)

I have been so blessed by the comments left at my previous post and the abundantly sweet e-mails. I am honored to think that you all would even consider thinking upon my mother, my grandmother, and my family in your prayers. Thank you. It is all very encouraging and humbling.

His servant for HIS glory,
Lisa

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October 20, 2006

Beware and read: 1. Illegitimate, Self-Appointed Law-Givers
2. Consider it Pure Joy
3. Internet Harassment
4. How to Detect a False-Prophet
5. Deceivers Must Be Silenced
6. How to recognize bad reasoning (with an update from my husband)
7. Blasphemous Heretics Continue Spewing Venom
8. The Cry of a Hunted Soul (UPDATE)

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.