Thankfulness

November 29, 2008 in Uncategorized by TrustingDaily | 3 comments

I am so incredibly thankful that, though man looks at our outward appearance, God judges the heart. In the homeschooling realm, I have seen more judgement than any other place on earth. In some circles we don’t wear the right clothes, in others we don’t eat the right foods, still in others we don’t interpret scripture accurately rendering some as second class Christians. I am so glad – so very glad – that the Lord God Almighty says in His Word that we are equal at the foot of the cross. His Word is Truth. (Jn. 17:17)

~sigh~

Lord, come quickly.

"You Don't Belong"

November 22, 2008 in Uncategorized by TrustingDaily | 2 comments

Ever heard those words? And I don’t mean when you were in elementary. You may not have heard it audibly, but it’s said among Christian women. And it’s painful.

I’ve been on both sides of this fence. And did I mention it’s painful?

Once the Lord revealed my piety, I mourned the loss of good friends I’d snubbed because they weren’t like our family. Thankfully, one dear friend still talks to me. I hurt her so badly many years ago. It brings tears to my eyes to think of how great God’s mercy has been toward me.

And now…since we’ve been home almost a year now, I can’t explain the deep pain I feel because the loss of friendship due to our more graceful approach to other Christians who may not look like us.  

Lord help us all….

 

 

A House Divided

November 21, 2008 in Homeschooling by TrustingDaily | Permalink

I’ve been saying this for a looong time: Christians are destroying Christians.

And, the world watches…..

Pop over and read this fine post at Dry Creek Chronicles. 

Heart Thoughts

November 20, 2008 in Homeschooling by TrustingDaily | Permalink

In the beginning, I was going to have "all the children the Lord gives me" I would say with such pride. For I had discovered newfound wisdom and the Almighty God was the Lord of my womb. (stamping foot proudly with head held high)  It’s a wonder I had any friends, I was such a snob.

So we began.

Just thirteen months later, a second was born. Boy, was I on a roll; and so holy.

The third came after months of waiting, only to end within weeks of conception.

And the fourth; ended within weeks of conception.

And the fifth; ended within weeks of conception.

My plans had failed. I had failed. What had I done to disappoint God?

For several years I lived with condemnation. Why? Because I listened to man instead of God. Man says many children equals holiness. But God says, "Trust Me – My grace is sufficient for thee – My ways are not your ways." 

If I had only listened.  

Thoughts from the bottom…

November 18, 2008 in Uncategorized by TrustingDaily | Permalink

I’m coming back over here to write personal notes on homeschooling. It’ll be a recording of the ups and [many] downs of homeschooling I was too proud to admit when I was young and knew what I was doing. I’m now old enough, and homeschooled long enough, to know/admit that moments, days, seasons, and even years go by that aren’t so perfect.


In the midst of homeschooling, life happens. Marriages fail, husbands change jobs or even entire careers, children fall seriously ill, one parent or grandparents pass away, friendships fade, churches split, pastors disappoint, children rebel, and mothers grow so weary that sometimes they wonder from where the next breath will come.

My prayer is that my thoughts might encourage a weary mother. Perhaps the Lord will give her just what she needed for this day; strength to make it the next hour, even.


Other posts about our absolutely abnormal life can be found HERE:

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