Psalm 25 12 Who, then, are those who fear the Lord? He will instruct them in the ways they should choose.13 They will spend their days in prosperity, and their descendants will inherit the land. Today is E’s special day (the day he was born, but not the month). By schedule, I started my day by reading PsalmContinue reading “(Stewardship 2) I. “Who”: Rescued from the System”
Author Archives: Elyse Goll
(Stewardship 1) Seeking His will to take back the stewardship of the land (Rob’s Introduction)
We are about to post Elyse’s journal that she wrote for a few days starting on March 25, 2023. This was before we purchased property in Missouri and before we moved. We are now in Missouri and we have been so busy getting the house “fixed up” (an understatement that will need to be aContinue reading “(Stewardship 1) Seeking His will to take back the stewardship of the land (Rob’s Introduction)”
How is Christ living in you?
“Most assuredly, I say to you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but if it dies, it produces much grain.” – John 12:24 As a fairly new gardener, I am excited to learn new things about God’s creation along with my boys. Instead of focusing on theContinue reading “How is Christ living in you?”
December Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)
Merry Christmas!!! The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned. Isaiah 9:2 As we enjoy the spirit of Christmas, the lights, the family, the gifts and the music, I pray that we will once again remember the true Spirit ofContinue reading “December Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)”
November Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)
The cold weather has come quickly this year. Perhaps the color of the leaves will soon catch up and this brief show of beauty will begin. (A beautiful time for a walk or ride through the metroparks) So instead of hiding out inside, let’s enjoy the change of the seasons and get out with ourContinue reading “November Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)”
October Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)
Well, the fall is revving up, and so are the fall activities. As the world changes color, one of the greatest events is simply to get outside and enjoy God’s artwork. The Cleveland Metroparks offer a greatly appreciated, and yet greatly underused, journey into the colorful world (with or without paved trails :o). They alsoContinue reading “October Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)”
A Love Letter to My Boys
“The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.” — Lamentations 3:22-23 Dear E. & I., I am so delighted to call you both my sons! What a privilege to be your mom! No matter what happens in the future,Continue reading “A Love Letter to My Boys”
Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (13)
10. Cultural blessing (a) “But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that IContinue reading “Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (13)”
Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (12)
Parental blessing (b) Let the Little Children Come! (Matthew 19:14) Okay, back to the times of house repair. I am grateful God has allowed me to see more of His preparations from years ago for the heart work for His eternal glory. The trip to China confirmed His unchanging love and perfect timing in everything andContinue reading “Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (12)”
Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (11)
Parental blessing (a) For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations. Psalm 100:5 Thank you, Father! In October, 2015, I started this blessing counting journal around the one year house-owning anniversary. The Lord put ten specific areas of blessings on my heart to record. By theContinue reading “Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (11)”
3rd Culture Living 