Undoctrinated Daughter

My beloved is mind and I am his; he browses among the lilies. Until the day breaks and the shadows flee, turn, my beloved, and be like a gazelle or like a young stag on the rugged hills.   – Song of Songs 2: 16 Yep…that bearded beauty is my beloved. He’s been my beloved for… Continue reading

Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death.  – Romans 8: 1-2 Pick any morning, Monday through Friday, and I guarantee you will hear two songs every.… Continue reading

And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another – and all the more as you see the Day approaching. – Hebrews 10: 24-25 That’s my girl, KB, in the photo.… Continue reading

In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive. ‘   – Acts 20: 35 The last two Christmas Eve Eve’s we spent time ringing the Salvation Army bells. We enjoyed… Continue reading

I find more bitter than death the woman who is a snare, whose heart is a trap and whose hands are chains. The man who pleases God will escape her, but the sinner she will ensnare…I found one upright man among a thousand, but not one upright woman among them all…                         – Ecclesiastes 7: 26-29 Wow.… Continue reading

Their land is full of silver and gold; there is no end to their treasures. Their land is full of horses; there is no end to their chariots. Their land is full of idols; they bow down to the work of their hands, to what their fingers have made. So people will be brought low… Continue reading

I took you from the ends of the earth, from its farthest corners I called you. I said, ‘You are my servant’; I have chosen you and have not rejected you. So, do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help… Continue reading

May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. – Psalm 19 Oh, how this family has changed over 18 years. Not only have we moved, switched jobs, had babies (gained 18 pounds – the bearded beauty, too), lost and gained… Continue reading

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand…For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I… Continue reading

There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male or female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. – Galatians 3:28 When Jesus heard this, he was amazed at him, and turning to the crowd following him, he said, ” I tell you, I have not found such great… Continue reading

…truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me. – Matthew 25:40 Jer and I have found a new favorite date night/dinner spot/place for great company. We love the quirky menu, ambiance, and eccentric owner. The more we go there, the… Continue reading