One of my husband’s greatest desires when we started our family was that our children be close. What did that mean exactly? Though I was not sure exactly what “he” meant, I knew what it meant to me. I am one of four children. My mother had two boys and two girls. One of myContinue reading “Your Brother’s Keeper”
Category Archives: Titus 2 Woman
I See, Hear and Love YOU, Too!
Children of large families can sometimes feel lost in conversations of past events, vacations or just of times gone by with older siblings. They can feel lonely at times even in the midst of many others living in the home. I have heard from people who had many siblings that the older children were responsibleContinue reading “I See, Hear and Love YOU, Too!”
Pulling Weeds Is A Must
This month I launched a bible study series, “Proverbs 31 Woman-She Lives In YOU!” It’s a three part, online series. We meet once a month in June, July and August via ZOOM. In between those meetings, I send inspiration and encouragement to the participants to promote spiritual growth individually and collectively. In our first sessionContinue reading “Pulling Weeds Is A Must”
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”
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”
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!”
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”
Back to the Basics
Over the years I have learned that a regular daily routine is necessary. I know that it lays a firm foundation for a healthy, successful lifestyle. The unfortunate thing is that when I have intermittent appointments, holidays, vacation etc. it is very easy for me to step away from it. As I consider my goalsContinue reading “Back to the Basics”
Our Children and Their Children
I am in awe, even speechless at the joy that I feel when I am able to engage my children with their children. It takes me back to the days when I was nursing, cuddling, training, encouraging, disciplining etc. our children. During this season I could not fathom what the future would hold for themContinue reading “Our Children and Their Children”
Fruit of Her Hand 