Volunteering has always been something our children do in the Summer. They have helped at our local library, assisted with sports camps and even cleaned our neighborhood. This year our sons participated in a very special camp, SOAL (Serving One Another in Love). SOAL is a camp that the student minister at our church startedContinue reading “Summer Is For Serving Others”
Author Archives: Fruitofherhand
Made to Flourish
My journey with the Lord has revealed that I was made to flourish! One of my favorite past times is gardening, indoor and outdoor gardening. I liken myself unto a perennial. I’ve been planted on purpose, with purpose. One might say my life began in unplanned and to some,unpardonable circumstances. I was born in NYContinue reading “Made to Flourish”
Learning and Growing Together!
Homeschooling is a part of our lifestyle. We learn and grow together daily even in the Summer. Though our daily schedule is much different than it is during the school year, we continue reading, writing and arithmetic a few times each week. We also delve into our history and science completing a chapter of ourContinue reading “Learning and Growing Together!”
The Power of a Praying Wife
A praying wife is powerful! Her prayers are sustaining. They offer peace, strength, perseverance, humility and joy to the marriage. I have been using this book to prompt daily prayers for our marriage for many years and it has blessed my husband, it has blessed us…it has blessed me. Rising early to pray specifically forContinue reading “The Power of a Praying Wife”
I Remember
When our first generation (of 3), which included four of our ten children, were young there were days when all I wanted to do was get out and get some fresh air with my mom friends and our children for a carefree morning or afternoon. Well, today our daughter who is of that first generationContinue reading “I Remember”
A Quiver Full
When I became a Christian, as a young adult, one of my first convictions was to give up taking birth control. As I was learning to value myself as a woman of God, this was not a difficult choice for me. Birth control had made seeking love in all the wrong places easy. So, theContinue reading “A Quiver Full”
It’s My Pleasure!
Every Sunday is “family dinner” at the Bowie home. To make it possible, we avoid commitments that would take us away from home on Sunday evening. This is a tradition that I was fond of as a child and I greatly desired to have it be a part our family legacy. Though we would goContinue reading “It’s My Pleasure!”
Slow Mornings
I am a firm believer that the way I start my day truly sets the tone for the rest of the day. I rise early while my household is sleeping to begin the day with quiet time. I pray, engage the Word of God, reflect and journal. It’s so peaceful in His presence. I castContinue reading “Slow Mornings”
My First Love
Though I had lived, been loved and even demonstrated love to others, I really did not know love until I came to know Jesus for myself. As I engaged in a relationship with the Lord, I realized God to be “my first love”. He created me with purpose, on purpose. He knew me in myContinue reading “My First Love”
Winter Wonders-Homeschooling through the Winter Months
I’ve been homeschooling for over 24 years and it is still difficult to press through the winter months, especially with boys. The days are shorter, so there’s not much time left in your day after schooling. No matter where you live in the United States the winter months bring on lower temperatures, especially in theContinue reading “Winter Wonders-Homeschooling through the Winter Months”
Fruit of Her Hand 