Redeemed for His Use (Lesson 11 of I Am…So You Don’t Have to Be)

While reading this Bible study lesson, I was ministered to the most by this quote from John MacArthur’s Twelve Extraordinary Women, making a point about Rahab’s ability to quickly hide the spies. He says, "The speed and ingenuity of her scheme to hide them suggests that she was experienced in this kind of thing. Apparently […]

The Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival

I wanted to spread the word about the Charlotte Mason Blog Carnival (see the link below).    For those who are interested in learning more about this approach to education, the Carnival will be hosted by different bloggers each month, with a monthly focus on some particular aspect of Miss Mason’s theories.   This month’s topic is nature […]

Thank God for a Bible (Lesson 10 of I Am…So You Don’t Have to Be)

Not long ago, I saw a report stating that the average person who considers him or herself a Christian has never read the entire Bible even once.   My jaw dropped as I read this several times.    Then I remembered that I wasn’t always who I am today in Christ.   There were many years when I […]

What They Learn that Doesn’t Show Up in your Lesson Plan

I was conversing offline (away from HSB), but yet online, with a dear blogger friend and sister in Christ about friendships, how people come and go in our lives, and the season of some relationships.  Don’t you just love how the Lord sometimes gives those in-the-moment opportunities to practice what you preach?   I had […]