For years Oswald Chamber’s book, ‘My Utmost for His Highest’ has been sitting on my bedside table and I read it most evenings before I go to sleep. It’s a very rich, no compromise devotional that is always challenging and is entirely without fluff. Mrs. Oswald Chambers was the woman behind this worldwide bestselling devotional … Continue reading Mrs. Oswald Chambers by Michelle Ule
Faithfulness
Growing Resilient Children
I was talking with my eldest son, his wife and another young couple a few weeks ago. All four of them were youth leaders together about twelve years ago. They were reminiscing about some of the things they did back then and how much it has all changed since.One of the changes is the over-regulation … Continue reading Growing Resilient Children
2015 Classic Children’s Literature Event: The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum
In the month of January I'm linking up at Simpler Pastimes for Amanda's Classic Children's Literature event. I only have two books selected, as I think that's all I'll have time for: The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum and Bambi by Felix Salten The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum (1908-2006) It's … Continue reading 2015 Classic Children’s Literature Event: The Winged Watchman by Hilda van Stockum
Mother Culture
Some quotes and thoughts that have stirred my heart or encouraged me in some way this week: Uniqueness 'Everyone on this earth should believe, amid whatever madness or moral failure, that his life and temperament have some object on the earth. Everyone on the earth should believe that he … Continue reading Mother Culture
It's easier to be a fanatic than a faithful soul… Driven vs Resting – Part 3
The test of a man's religious life and character is not what he does in the exceptional moments of life, but what he does in the ordinary times, when there is nothing tremendous or exciting on. The worth of a man is revealed in his attitude to ordinary things when he is not before the … Continue reading It's easier to be a fanatic than a faithful soul… Driven vs Resting – Part 3
Driven vs Resting – Part 2
I talked about being driven as opposed to being led in my first post. In this post I'm looking at Resting. To Rest: To cease from labour, work or performanceTo be quiet or still; to be undisturbed To be quiet or tranquil, as the mind; not to be agitated by fear, anxiety or other passion.To be … Continue reading Driven vs Resting – Part 2
Driven vs Resting – Part 1
When I had my first child, an elderly woman wrote this verse from Isaiah 40 in a card she gave me: 'He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those that have young.' I took … Continue reading Driven vs Resting – Part 1
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