Click here if you missed Part One. We often speak of things such as being a wife or mother as God’s calling. “This is my highest and noblest calling,” we might declare. I beg to differ. God’s calling to a life is the thing that will never, under any circumstance, change in that life. Throughout…
Archive | September, 2009
Marriage Is Not My Highest Calling
I believe strongly and wholeheartedly in solid, godly marriages. Marriage is an awe-inspiring, truly blissful thing and something to be lauded and heralded as the God-ordained institution it is. We are people created for marriage and, once married, we should strive daily, at every possible opportunity to encourage each other toward even stronger, even holier marriages. But marriage is…
Just As He Unfolds The Rose
I wanted to share some of the poetry that has inspired, encouraged and strengthened my heart over the years, through some of the most painful and the most sorrowful moments of life to some of the happiest and best. This one brings tears to my eyes even yet. It is only a tiny rosebud, A…
The Magic Word
It’s not a checklist. It’s not a to-do list. It’s not a game with hidden rules. Though sometimes it feels like all of those combined. Being single is not something I like to talk about. Because there are days, if you want me to be honest [and I think you do], being single feels like…
Over the Bounding Main
In my book, sailing = bliss. To back up this statement, I have lots of empirical evidence: two whole trips filled with sunshiny, calm, lazy hours that ooze by like warm honey, while the rest of the busy, demanding world just ceases to exist (temporarily, of course). Despite being nothing like the two previous trips,…
Wednesday in North Idaho
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 There seems to be no two days alike for us when Summer is here, and newly wed life is full of learning experiences. I’m still getting our own little routines in place (and admittedly, this isn’t my strong point) I , and our ” bones” schedule, though fairly helter-skelter of late,…
A Noble Task
I remember well my mom always telling me that a Christian woman does not even need to venture outside her home to minister. Of course, this does not mean that she shouldn’t ever minister outside her home, but it is amazing to me how true it is that God will bring ministry right to her…
I’m Thankful Lord
I’m thankful, Lord, for the joys You’ve given through this year. They’ve brightened every moment And brought me so much cheer.They’ve given me a picture Of your great, deep love And your tender watch care From Heaven up above. I’m thankful, Lord, for trials Painful though they be, That brought me closer to your side,…
Tuesday in the Writing Life
Welcome to my day-in-the-life, part of a running series here at YLCF. After several months in Israel this spring, I’m back in the US for the time being, where I’m enjoying my time with family and friends. I’m also writing more regularly than I ever have before. What does it look like to be a…
An Announcement from Ruth Ann
Ruth Ann Acheson is proud to announce the arrival of her baby sister Mary Kate on Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 7:43 p.m. Mary Kate weighed in at 6 pounds, 13 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Ruth reports that everyone is doing well—just a little low on sleep. Ruth is very excited to be…
