How do we measure success? This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. ~Joshua 1:8 [...]
Filed under: God on July 25th, 2010 | 3 Comments »
Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; the labour of the olive shall fail, and the fields shall yield no meat; the flock shall be cut off from the fold, and there shall be no herd in the stalls: Yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will [...]
Filed under: God on July 16th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Today is John Calvin’s 500th birthday!!! There is much that could be said about Calvin – his life, his theology, and his enduring legacy (which we benefit from today). Calvin was arguably the most influential man of his millennium! And his doctrines of God’s sovereignty, human depravity, and Grace STILL edify and instruct Christians. I [...]
Filed under: God, history on July 10th, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Well, I promised a couple weeks ago that I’d finally post again – and here I am! Life has been amazingly full for me during the past few months – and it shows no sign of stopping. I guess I better start at the beginning. About 3-4 months ago, I became troubled in my spirit. [...]
Filed under: Family News, God on June 2nd, 2009 | 5 Comments »
We have officially been living in our new Tennessee home for one year! Oh, has God been good to us indeed this year! Just last week at Bible Study, our small group leader asked us to reflect on what the Lord has done in our lives during the past 2 years. Nate and I smiled [...]
Filed under: Family News, God on June 1st, 2009 | 8 Comments »
It’s down to the wire in the dressmaking shop (i.e. the contents of our newly discovered highly versatile vintage wardrobe and closet encroaching it’s girth over the once comfortable Willis living room; counters, table, chairs all hidden underneath the splendor. And also as well; Kasie’s and mine own chamber, as French and as pretty as [...]
Filed under: God, Writings, fun, sewing on March 27th, 2009 | 2 Comments »
1. Revival begins with seeking the Lord, and personal reformation. 2Ch 34:3a For in the eighth year of his reign, while he was yet young, he began to seek after the God of David his father: We pray for revival, but we rarely take time to truly seek the Lord, and reform our own hearts. [...]
Filed under: God, Writings, history on March 13th, 2009 | 4 Comments »
Hmm…I have been absent from the blog for such a long time, it’s almost like I ought to introduce myself again . I am one of the more reclusive ones of The Willi (ahem, Nate,) but it was not for that reason which brought my posting to a standstill. Of course I was busy (and [...]
Filed under: Family News, God on March 12th, 2009 | 6 Comments »
This morning I went to the dentist’ office for a check up and cleaning. The lady who worked on my teeth began making conversation and asking me about my life, what brought our family to Tennessee etc… Being the talkative person that I am, I readily obliged her…and perhaps a little more (yes, even at [...]
Filed under: God on January 30th, 2009 | 10 Comments »
UPDATE: Thanks to Camille, we now have a much better photo of Dad’s shirt! She snapped this photo at the ’07 Jamestown Celebration. Thanks Camille! Yesterday at church I saw our friend Todd, diligently packing up chairs after the service, his daughter Madison watching and “helping” beside him. “Hey Todd!” I greeted him “Hi Kasie! [...]
Filed under: God, Odds and Ends on January 12th, 2009 | 2 Comments »