Baby Cows, New House

Hi all! Debbie and Annie posting together from the Midwest 🙂 this week. Annie is temporarily without internet, and Debbie is temporarily without her computer setup, so we’re combining Gerber Gardens and Wolfe Wednesdays for one big happy Wednesday evening post! Mom, Debbie, Annie (and baby Gerber), and the kids all went to the city today for Wolfe house-hunting. We may have found a keeper! Afterward, we headed to Annie’s for an amazing lunch at her wonderfully homey house.... Read More

March 29 – Proverbs 31:10

Proverbs 31:10 NIV A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. NASB says “excellent wife;” Amplified, “capable, intelligent, and virtuous.” These 22 verses were written by a mother to a man, young, I assume, about how to find a good wife. I think a lot more of us women read it, though! They are almost over- read and over-scrutinized, but I can’t imagine writing to you for a year without including this! To begin... Read More

March 28 – Job 22:25-26

Job 22:25-26 Amp And make the Almighty your gold and the Lord your precious silver treasure. Then you will have delight in the Almighty, and you will lift up your face to God. I’ve been sitting here thinking and thinking. What does it mean, day-to-day, to make the Lord your treasure? I think Julie focused on this for awhile. Let’s ask her. Julie? —–!! To catch up on previous days, click here. For the story behind Three By Fives, click here. Share... Read More

March 27 – Galatians 6:10

Galatians 6:10 Be mindful to be a blessing… Oh, Annie, this is such a fun one to write to you? Because you are a blessing! You are cheerful and happy, engaging the person you are talking to and in whatever he or she is interested (in?). You love to serve. You know you yourself are loved, and you give it out freely to all of us around you. Thanks! I love you. To catch up on previous days, click here. For the story behind Three By Fives, click here. Share this:EmailFacebookTwitterPinterest Read More

March 26 – II Timothy 3:12

II Timothy 3:12 Amp Indeed all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and godly life in Christ Jesus will meet with persecution — that is, will be made to suffer because of their religious stand. Annie, do you think you’re being persecuted? I don’t think I am. Either I’m not living a godly life in Christ Jesus, or persecution just hasn’t happened yet. Are we too much like the world? Or are we too holed up? The time, however,... Read More

March 25 – Isaiah 57:15

Isaiah 57:15 For thus says the high and lofty One Who inhabits eternity, Whose name is Holy: I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also who is of a thoroughly penitent and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the thoroughly penitent — bruised with sorrow for sin. I can hardly comment on this for my tears. How do we deserve a God like this? We don’t. But we have one. To catch up on previous days, click here. For the... Read More

March 24 – Proverbs 14:2

Proverbs 14:2 NIV The Lord looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. I picture that: God looking down, finding my house, finding my heart. What does He see? Doesn’t it sound to you like “understand” and “seek God” are synonymous? Like, if we really did understand what it’s all about, we would know that it’s about seeking God. Life is about seeking God. In His word, in His... Read More

Patient Pansies

It happens every year during early spring. The temperatures temporarily soar up into the 70s and even 80s, and I spend a couple cheer-filled days outside, digging, tidying, and fighting the urge to plant tomatoes. Jack is NOT helping! These last couple of days have been a lovely mix of great joy, finally working on my OWN HOME, and horrible impatience, going crazy waiting to see what all plants I have. So far, peonies and lilacs have shown themselves, along with an… Apricot... Read More

March 23 – I Timothy 4:15-16

I Timothy 4:15-16 NIV Be diligent in these matters; give yourself wholly to them, so that everyone may see your progress. Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them, because if you do, you will save both yourself and your hearers. This is all-out training. Like life and death. And isn’t that what he’s saying? It’s not just for us. Others are watching and listening. Our diligence and whole- heartedness are being watched. And we are blazing a... Read More

Gearing Up for A One-Year Homeschooling Trial

Most endeavors – even the most fun ones – hit a lull at some point. I hit one recently with my section of the blog. I can’t describe how much I’ve loved “meeting” with friends and family each week to talk photography, kid antics, and even the occasional identity crisis. 🙂 This has brought some positive things to our home, and I’m thankful for that. I hit a lull because I’m deciding what direction to take with future posts. More... Read More