Happy Chinese New Year!!! Chinese New Year is on the lunar calendar so moves around a bit on the western calendar (similar to Easter). Thousands of years of celebrating a holiday can develop quite a few traditions, and the traditions do make the holiday something to look forward to and help with remembering the holidayContinue reading “February Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)”
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January Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)
Happy New Year!!! “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” Genesis 1:1 “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge. They have no speech, they use no words; no sound is heardContinue reading “January Free Family Events (Cleveland, OH)”
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)”
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)”
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