What Guys Think About Modesty

This is an awesome video about the importance of modesty.  And what better time to be reminded of the need for modesty than spring and summer-when suddenly everyone's clothes seem to disappear because "it's so hot?"  I trust this will be an encouragement to us ladies to choose our wardrobe carefully!

One Thousand Gifts

I'm so excited about the new book release "One Thousand Gifts" by my favorite blogger, Ann Voskamp, at A Holy Experience. Her words have encouraged and challenged me for the last couple of years.
It's been quite a while since I've bought a book at the bookstore, but for this book I'm making the exception.  I've read rave reviews about it and can't wait to delve into it myself.  
If you haven't heard of the book, or Ann, or her counting the gifts, watch the video below and dare to begin counting!

**Edited to Add:  For a limited time you can purchase the book at InCourage  for only $10!  And if you order two or more.....free shipping!  That's amazing! 

Scripture Memory

One of my New Year's resolutions was to memorize more Scripture this year. I find myself lacking in Scripture memorization and want to make huge strides in that area of my spiritual life. Perhaps I'll share with you this years goal soon. I'm really excited about it!
This clip by John Piper is so moving and motivational. I get goose bumps every time I watch it. You're sure to be blessed and inspired by the truth he speaks.

Don't Forget the Lyrics....and Don't Use the Chapstick

For Luke's birthday party, we invited family and friends and went to Monkey Joe's to jump. The kids had a blast...all eighteen of them! (Well, if you don't count the three babies under nine months, all fifteen of them.) And to think all those kids belonged to only four families!

Austin gave me a new pocket sized camera to keep in my purse as an early Valentine's Day present. Apparently it doesn't take very good motion pictures because every picture I tried to take of someone jumping ended up looking like this one. I'm sure my lack of photography skills had nothing to do with it. :)



The camera does, however, take great videos like this one of Chloe singing. It's slightly repetitive but worth the wait to see Jacob using the Chapstick. Now you see why all the kids have the same cold.

Ever been eaten by a bean bag?

I have.  Many times, in fact.  Watch the video to see if you've been eaten.  

My apologies to those who have already seen this over at Kelly's blog.  I'm such an *original girl.* 

Psalm 30:5

"...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning." Psalm 30:5

Remember back in March when I posted this tribute for William Charlie? He went to be with Jesus just weeks before his due date. This was the fourth child in a row this precious mama had lost.



I cried when I read of her loss and I cried when I read of her gain.

God has placed in her arms two beautiful baby girls by the way of adoption! He has turned her sorrow into joy! What a mighty God we serve!

A Tribute

I have only tears as I read the following. Please read this tribute and pray earnestly for this hurting family.

William Charlie

"Children of Caesar"

For those of you who didn't know, we are going to homeschool our children. Given the state of our Godless society and education system, we feel as if there is no other choice. We are constantly having to defend or explain our decision and encounter opposition by many.

When I found this clip by Voddie Baucham tonight, I was compelled to share. It makes me want to jump up and shout "AMEN!" This sums up any explanation I could give anyone on the issue.