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)”
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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)”
September Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)
September 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 (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 (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)”
Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (6)
5. Financial blessing “You shall remember the Lord your God, for it is he who gives you power to get wealth,…” Deuteronomy 8:18 As much hard work as it has been, it is such a joy to know that God blessed us with a house debt free. He has enabled us to honor the no-debtContinue reading “Called to Go, Willing to Stay: A Blessing Counting Journal (6)”
First Birthday Party, First Blog Post!
Happy Birthday, Isaiah Tiancheng Goll! 高天成，生日快乐！ Mama and Baba (Daddy in Chinese) have been working hard to get this blog running so we can start writing and leave a “simple abundant legacy“. What a joy that our first post after we are done with the blog construction pages is to celebrate our 2nd son’s firstContinue reading “First Birthday Party, First Blog Post!”
Enjoy free books, movies, toys, events and more… Check out the Library!
Do you or your kids like to read watch movies or listen to music play with games and toys have events for all ages take care of office work such as print, fax and scan even do any of the preceding in a language other than English? or can’t get out of the house andContinue reading “Enjoy free books, movies, toys, events and more… Check out the Library!”
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