Feeling lonely

So I’m finally moved. I’ve met so many wonderful people. I’ve been surprised, really, how kind everyone has been (particularly because this is the Northeast, afterall!). But, nevertheless, I find myself feeling down. Once again ministry has placed upon us the decision to uproot and move to a “foreign land.” This is the 7th new town I’ve lived in since my husband and I entered the ministry years ago.

 

Raising Christian Families (Deut. 6:6-7)-When you lie down and when you get up

Anyone else been feeling a little crazy lately? Man alive…I’m positive I’m meeting myself as I’m going a different direction these days. But it’s all good, so I can’t complain, really.

I wanted to finish up with my posts regarding raising Christian families according to Deuteronomy 6:6-7. The last part of these verses say to talk about God when you lie down and when you get up. And what does this mean? Well, just exactly what it says. Bedtime and morning time are two of the best opportunities in each day to place your focus upon Christ. 

 

Raising Christian Families (Deut. 6:6-7)-When you walk along the road

I’ve been blogging lately about raising your family according to the verse found in Deuteronomy 6:6-7:

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

I began by discussing what it means to talk about God and a Godly lifestyle when you sit in your home. I discussed how this is intended to be planned time. It is formal instruction. It is INTENTIONAL decision-making, and follow through with your family. And I talked about discipline, responsibilities, social life, and family time & traditions.

So now I want to talk about the next section of this verse which tells us to talk about God when you walk along the road.

 

Raising Christian Families (Deut. 6:6-7)-When you sit in your home: Part 2

Last post we talked about the biblical mandate found in Deuteronomy 6:6-7. Specifically, I began talking about God’s command to talk about Him when you sit in your home. I discussed how this is intended to be planned time. It is formal instruction. It is INTENTIONAL decision-making, and follow through with your family. And I talked about discipline. This post I wanted to finish up in this area of discussion by dealing with the topics of Responsibilities, Social Life, and Family Time & Traditions.

 

Raising Christian Families (Deut. 6:6-7)-When you sit in your home

Remember what Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says:

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them upon your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

In this post, I want to start talking about what it means to raise children when you sit at home. 

 

Raising Christian Families (Deut. 6:6-7) – Intro

My husband and I had the opportunity to speak to a group of couples this weekend about personalities in marriage and tips for raising Christian families. It was a really fun time as couples realized their differences, and similarities (which is sometimes the more challenging part) and learned how to coordinate those traits to better their marriage. After that I shared with them the Godly mandate found in Deuteronomy 6:6-7:

These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.

 

Free…Free…Freecycle

Okay, so I’m not interested in becoming a regular advertiser of sites, but I have found the BEST site and I just have to tell you about it.

 

Recipe Exchange!

All right, all you ladies who read my post…it’s time to dish (literally). I want to share some recipes that are my current favorites, and I would love to hear in exchange some of your regular staples in your households. Post your recipes in a comment so everyone who comes to the site can see what you’re cooking, and can give it a whirl in their kitchen if they so desire.

 

Getting Organized…AAAHHH!

Okay, so I have had a lot of people ask me how in the world I manage my household, teach, and travel full-time without pulling my hair out on a regular basis. So I thought I’d take a left turn and pass along some of the things I regularly do to maintain some semblance of order and peace in my house. I am, by no means, a guru. Just one who HAS to be organized.