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”

Homiletics Post 3 of 3: Examples, Tweaks & Additions

Previous related posts: Part 1 of 3: “My story”, Part 2 of 3: “What is Homiletics?” Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… Colossians 3:16a Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.Continue reading “Homiletics Post 3 of 3: Examples, Tweaks & Additions”

Homiletics Post 2 of 3: What is homiletics?

Previous related post: Part 1 of 3: “My story” Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… Colossians 3:16a Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17:11 So, what is homiletics? HomileticsContinue reading “Homiletics Post 2 of 3: What is homiletics?”

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)”

Homiletics Post 1 of 3: My Story

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly… Colossians 3:16a Now these Jews were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Acts 17:11 Hi Elijah & Isaiah, This is for my “buddy buddies” :o) who are nowContinue reading “Homiletics Post 1 of 3: My Story”

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)”

Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (10)

Marital blessing (b) “if you seek it like silver    and search for it as for hidden treasures, then you will understand the fear of the Lord    and find the knowledge of God.” Proverbs 2:4-5 Marital blessing counting continued (Read previous post here)– Here are some more highlights from the digging : With our totally different backgroundsContinue reading “Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (10)”

Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (9)

8. Marital blessing (a) “and the two shall become one flesh.’ So they are no longer two but one flesh.” Mark 10:8 Married or single, it is all for the glory of God! He sanctifies in singleness and in marriage. I am so thankful God has protected my heart for the one I am happily marriedContinue reading “Called to go, Willing to stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (9)”

Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (8)

7.  Practical blessing “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.” James 1:5 My four-year old son was not the only one with many questions throughout various house-fixing jobs. He actually learned house-building related vocabulary faster than I did. IContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (8)”