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Imperfect Mother

Follow Me, son, I believe in you! I have now been through almost all the stages of motherhood… and most coincide with terms of service on the missionary field.    Deputation: two miscarriages First term:  first two boys born less than twenty months apart Second term: found out was pregnant with third boy days before leaving the States Third term: start of real homeschooling Fourth term: all boys in teens, some rough times Fourth Furlough: oldest will graduate I have read every book there is about raising children, raising boys and now every book imaginable about raising teens.  I've heard and given messages about being the perfect mother... I've finally come to realize in this latest stage of my life that there are no perfect mothers on this planet at this time... But there are women redeemed by the Grace of God, cleaned up from the imperfections of this life by the power and blood of Jesus Christ's act on the cross... These women can l...

Peace in the Storm

After some of the tornadoes out west this week I happened upon this photo that was shown on major newscast and on several places around the web.  I had heard the popular praise song on the radio since with have been in the States.  The lyrics of the song are just so incredible... "Praise You In This Storm" I was sure by now God You would have reached down And wiped our tears away Stepped in and saved the day But once again, I say "Amen", and it's still raining As the thunder rolls I barely hear Your whisper through the rain "I'm with you" And as Your mercy falls I raise my hands and praise the God who gives And takes away [Chorus:] And I'll praise You in this storm And I will lift my hands For You are who You are No matter where I am And every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand You never left my side And though my heart is torn I will praise You in this storm... {Casting Crowns}     Interesting i...