When we left our study last time Ruth was waiting with Naomi for Boaz to resolve the situation of Ruth needing a husband. Of course we know that Naomi and Ruth would both like to see Boaz as Ruth's husband, but Boaz has brought up the fact of a kinsmen who has a higher claim …
Author: mrsjschon
Who Am I?
This song has been going through my mind so much lately. The words are sobering and comforting at the same time. Why would Jesus love me so much that He would die for me? I'm so glad He did though. Who Am I Rusty Goodman When I think of how He came so far from …
Friday File 16
I haven't posted much this week, because I'm busy making a baby gift for a friend's little girl. It is so much fun to sew a tiny baby dress. Anyway, I found a few things that you might find interesting... With eight children I can use all the help I can find to have some …
At the Name of Jesus
When I was a teenager, my dad was given a cassette with this song - At the Name of Jesus - on it. The quality wasn't the greatest, but you could tell it was a beautiful song. We were also given the sheet music. Again, the quality was grainy at best and has since been …
Library Time 56
My reading has been really light this week. Lots of "brain candy" novels. So I'm going to take a pass on what I've been reading and just share my children's recommendations. Disclosure: Affiliate links 16-year-old daughter - The Guardians by Jack Cavanaugh - her favourite author //ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=tf_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=healthpreser-20&marketplace=amazon®ion=US&placement=B0044KM172&asins=B0044KM172&linkId=TCUZNYBUFGF24EUP&show_border=true&link_opens_in_new_window=true 14-year-old son - The 39 Clues: Doublecross Book …
Friday File 15
I feel like this week has gone by so quickly and yet we didn't do anything out of the ordinary. Today I made our menu for the next four weeks, and my husband did the shopping. It feels so good to have that finished for another month. Now we'll just need to go to the …
Waiting and Trusting
And now comes the waiting. Ruth has obeyed Naomi's instructions. She met with Boaz. He has agreed to marry her, but there is someone who has a higher claim. So now Ruth has to wait - will this one with the higher claim give it up? Ruth 3:14-18 14 And she lay at his feet until …
The Joy of Having Siblings
Today I asked my children what their favourite thing about having a lot of siblings is. I didn't give them time to think - just tell me what comes into your head. Here are their answers... 16-year-old daughter - When everyone piles into the house after being out, and someone's singing off-key, and everyone's bustling …
Intentional Simplicity 