Author: everfaith

I am a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading, writing, gabbing, photography, desktop publishing, and letting someone else do the cooking. I love my Superman husband, precious daughter, 2 dogs, my neighbor (that means you!) and Jesus.
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Cancer: Something Evil This Way Comes

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“A malignant tumor of potentially unlimited growth that expands locally by invasion; something evil that spreads destructively.” I just read my nephew’s post on CaringBridge about his dad who has been battling a brain tumor for the past year. This man is a man of faith; God is very present in his life and in the life of his family. The prognosis for this kind of inoperable tumor isn’t great, but to those who dwell in the shadow of the Most High God, nothing is impossible! I believe that cancer is evil and that it wasn’t present in the Garden … Continue reading Cancer: Something Evil This Way Comes

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Enjoying the Waves

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My husband is in Pensacola tonight.  Although I do enjoy being back in Texas, there is a definite longing in my heart to be back by the ocean.  Our time in Florida was very special, and I am so grateful to our God for giving us the treasure of ocean waves and blue skies for a season.  Why is it that I feel such a connection to the sea?  I am not even a strong swimmer.  When I visit the shore, I spend more time sitting in my chair letting the waves wash over my legs than I do actually … Continue reading Enjoying the Waves

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The Chameleon Principle

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The sermon this past Sunday was part of a continuing series about friendships. In particular, we learned about going forth into the world (see yesterday’s blog) to show love to all people…especially to unbelievers. A chameleon changes its appearance to blend in with its surroundings. When we lived in Florida, I got a pretty up close and personal with lots of skin-color-changing critters! In his intense efforts to help people be saved, the early church leader Paul oftentimes changed the appearance of who he was so that others would be saved. Just as a chameleon with changed skin is still … Continue reading The Chameleon Principle

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Into the World

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As a homeschool mom, I am finding it very tempting to be an isolationist. When the pastor tells me that my missionary field is right around me and that I need to go out and share Jesus with those unbelievers in my life, I sit and strain my brain trying to think of somone I know personally who doesn’t know Christ.  My “friend base” is made up mostly of Christians who homeschool.  I admit I find it vaguely scary to seek out friendships with people who don’t know Christ.  What if their unbelief rubs off on me?  So I close … Continue reading Into the World

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Unspotted

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Today my daughter and I went on a field trip today with our homeschool group to the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid. The video we watched was heartbreaking; my eyes weren’t the only wet ones in the crowd! Even the little ones were taken aback by the absolute joy they saw shining in the eyes of the children who were receiving new shoes on their feet. We cut off price tags, removed paper stuffing, and used zipties to hold the pairs of shoes together. We sorted them by size and gender. Working together, our group processed four huge boxes full … Continue reading Unspotted