May 14 – Psalm 23:4

Psalm 23:4 NIV Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. We probably will never know how true this is until we’ve been here, but others have told us how present He is during those times. In His Presence we truly have nothing to fear. I know of two uses for the rod and... Read More

May 13 – Psalm 23: 3

Psalm 23: 3b NIV He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. This is so comforting to this wandering sheep! My shepherd is looking out for me, guiding me into the right ways. Look at Psalm 18: 30 and 32. As for God, His way is perfect; the word of the Lord is flawless….It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. Or look at all of... Read More

Pregnancy Brain (and Pictures)

Well, it is Wednesday night at 7:30 and the realization hit that it is, indeed, NOT Tuesday night, like I had thought! AAAAaaa! Sorry! So, I thought this would be a good time to sneak in some pregnancy pictures and put up a big sign saying “to be continued!” I guess I should at least defend myself by saying that this last week HAS been crazy, with Drew still gone after... Read More

May 12 – Psalm 23:2-3

Psalm 23:2,3a NIV He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. The familiarity of these words can dilute the impact unless you meditate on them. Look how tenderly our shepherd cares for us. And what He wants to give us! Rest in a beautiful place, peace, and restoration. And I believe all this is “in the midst of.”... Read More

The Things Kids Say: Bible Memory Verses

Scroll to the bottom of this post to view the list of verses, or printable PDF of the verses we’re using (plus how they fit with our school topics), click here. If you do use these, please double-check the verses for accuracy, in the Bible version you like to use. Some of the verses are only partial; older children could memorize the entire Bible verse. Also, several verses... Read More

May 11 – Psalm 23:1

May 11 Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. Is there anything you truly need that you do not, at this moment, have? Anything that you can’t go to the feet of Jesus and receive? Then we can be thankful! To catch up on previous days, click here. For the story behind Three By Fives, click here.  Read More

May 10 – Revelation 2:7,11,17,26 & 3:5,12,21

Revelation 2:7,11,17,26 & 3:5,12,21 “To him who overcomes, I will give…” [the right to eat from the tree of life, protection from the second death, hidden manna, white stone with new name, authority over nations, white clothing, name in the book of life, pillar-ship in God’s temple, the right to sit with Jesus on His throne.] Overcomes what? I’m... Read More

May 9 – Luke 23:46

Luke 23:46 NIV Jesus called out with a loud voice, “Father into Your hands I commit My spirit.” When He had said this, He breathed His last. I was thinking about this verse on the way to town yesterday. This was a huge thing, knowing what He was about to go through — death and hell. So He hands His spirit over to His Father. But I was wondering if we could... Read More

May 8 – Romans 12:1

Romans 12:1 NIV Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God — this is your spiritual act of worship. Is this maybe part of the answer to yesterday’s verse — that God wants us to worship in spirit and in truth? That a holy life, lived to please our Father, is worshipping in... Read More

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother’s Day… …to our softball playing, tea party throwing, chick flick loving, dirt digging, soul delving, grandkid chasing, wise Mom. … and to our mothers-in-law. Thank you for persevering, inspiring, and giving so much. We love and trust the sons you’ve raised – enough to want to share the rest of our lives with them. Is... Read More