Purposefully  Joyful

The Lord hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad. Ps 126:3 If we think back to Sarah, even in her old age, God heard her...

Just thought I'd share a few gluten free options I've recently found and loved! Well, I did not just now find out about water, or...

Children's children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers. Proverbs 17:6 Photo by Jon Tyson on Unsplash

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I'm so weak! Three long weeks ago, I got results back, from a Food Sensitivity Test, that revealed I was having some trouble with about...

God fills our cup with our portion, what He determines best.

This game is great for all ages. I have found myself, with an animal mask on, hiding in the shower more than once. Animal Scramble is a...

Two women looked through prison bars. One saw mud, the other saw stars. Photo byPawel NolbertonUnsplash I keep reminding myself the verse...

The things I have read and heard over the past few weeks has gotten me thinking. We've had a drunk driver run over a group of children,...

Such love, such wondrous love, That God should love a sinner such as I, How wonderful is love like this! John 3:16 - For God so loved the...

I am slowly learning the ropes of this gluten free thing. Meat and veges are easy, cook 'em with gluten free spices and you're all good....

He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. Isaiah 40:29 Photo by Heather Ford on Unsplash Ever...

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 Let...

What are you focused on this New Year? A child of God should be focused on Eternity! Photo by David Travis on Unsplash This year we'll...

And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all. For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to...

I have used Quizlet.com, in the past, to help the kids with vocabulary words from the books they were reading. We have been reading a...

Don't believe everything you see! These girls are Nice!! See what I mean?!? Pure sweetness! The girls truly LoVe their cats! I'm so...

~There is ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS something to be Thankful for! Start counting your Blessings, it may surprise you what the Lord has done...

With November knocking at our door I have had the upcoming holidays on my mind (family, food, and fun)! I was reminded today how this...

Why? Have you ever asked God this question? I know I have asked, or wondered why a few times lately. I started reading a book today...

The ladies and I at church are studying Titus 2:3-5. It says, "The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness,...

With my God, ALL things are possible! It's September ya'll! I really think this has been the longest summer in the history of summers,...

This past spring, life threw a curve ball at me. I didn't see it coming, though I had many warning signs over the past several years. I...

As a Homeschool Mom, there are a few things we get left out on. One is the Back-to-School photos. I decide we were participating this...

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest...

One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I MAY dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to...

Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha received him into her house....

The Lord desires that you clothe yourself with a gentle and quiet spirit. He declares this as unfading beauty, the inner beauty of the...

Praising God for all He has done! Hope you all have a Blessed Resurrection Sunday! The hymn 'One Day' pretty much sums it all up in 5...

Oh that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! Psalm 107:8 I am crucified with...

Anyone else as excited about spring as I am? These Spring colored Metal Watering Cans are perfect for centerpieces! They are super...

Are you ready to be struck down? The Bible does not tell us we might have tribulations. It says, "In the world ye shall have...

It's that TIME again!

Isaiah 43:10a says, "Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen...". We are His witnesses! We are told in...

Teaching our children things of the Bible is a great responsibility.  I have put together 1 month of daily (five per week) devotions for...

Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God... If we love one...

Need a headboard for a twin bed? We did! My older two girls share a set of bunkbeds. The bunks have two shelves as the headboard for...

I'm preparing for Bible Club this Saturday. Teaching the faithfulness of Joseph. If he had written a book on his life, I'm sure there...

Today we're going to share with you a slime recipe! My girls love making slime, and they love playing with slime as well. I'll admit, I...

This quote caught my eye a few days ago. "Lower your expectations of earth. This isn't heaven, so don't expect it to be." ~Max Lucado...

'Frizzy Hair' update! I am delighted to share this with you today! A week or so ago I posted about my sweet girl Hannah's frizz. I do...

"Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;...

Praise ye the LORD: for it is good to sing praises unto our God; for it is pleasant; and praise is comely. Psalm 147:1 We have so much to...

Why have I not thought of this before? Mini Pancakes!?! This is seriously something to write about! This way of making pancakes brings...

Recently I picked up the book, "The Power of a Positive Mom" at a thrift shop.  I read a chapter here and there when I got a free...

PLEASE, DO NOT EAT THE TOOTHPASTE! This science experiment is one the the most mesmerizing science experiments you can do. I don't know...

My girls, my lovely little ladies, well, they are just not babies anymore. (sad face here) A few months ago they could have cared less...

"... whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall...

There is just something about getting up early, while the world around you is still quiet, and spending time alone with God. Jesus left...

I started making my own laundry detergent back in September of 2018. I was skeptical at the beginning but I totally love this stuff! We...