tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post3819247203583347163..comments2023-04-29T07:06:20.771-07:00Comments on leading little hearts home: Whiteboard DiscussionsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-69014829313882206592011-07-09T20:41:37.412-07:002011-07-09T20:41:37.412-07:00Hello Rebecca,
Thank you for such heart felt and ...Hello Rebecca,<br /><br />Thank you for such heart felt and encouraging words for all of us! May the Lord continue to use you for his glory and purpose:)<br />P.S. I am so glad I met you! Lord willing, I will see you on Sunday.April S.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-79475947641857513652010-02-09T10:55:16.137-08:002010-02-09T10:55:16.137-08:00That was a really AWESOME quote too! I loved it!! ...That was a really AWESOME quote too! I loved it!! And as usual, an awesome blog post... very intentional, purposeful, full of blessing, wisdom, encouragement, & lessons. Thank you Rebecca. I thank God for you! ;) You are a very exemplary woman indeed! ;)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01004422203476190008noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-61886095698489245102009-11-13T15:55:10.506-08:002009-11-13T15:55:10.506-08:00Rebecca~We haven't moved yet and are still wai...Rebecca~We haven't moved yet and are still waiting for things to work with this house we are trying to buy. That will no doubt put us closer. I'm not sure how far you are from San Jose exactly, but it is a couple of hours I'm thinking. I'd love to plan something though...even if it has to wait until we get our new home. I think it would be awesome to get to know you even better :-) Feel free to email me!<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SommerSommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173085478959089587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-16624793765507137692009-11-12T21:44:23.928-08:002009-11-12T21:44:23.928-08:00Thank you so much Rachel and welcome! I am honore...Thank you so much Rachel and welcome! I am honored to be in such good company.Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-79208325387248643712009-11-12T20:43:38.415-08:002009-11-12T20:43:38.415-08:00Hi Rebecca,
I recently discovered your blog (provi...Hi Rebecca,<br />I recently discovered your blog (providentially I believe). It has been a great source of edification and encouragement to me. I love the way you seek to make God's Word the foundation for living...in every area. Your gentle spirit, consistency in training your children in righteousness, and your dependence upon the Lord are evident and are a beautiful example.<br /><br />Thank you for being a light in the blogging community!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-90471126628259544482009-11-11T23:59:57.905-08:002009-11-11T23:59:57.905-08:00Thank you my friend.
You are such a blessing an...Thank you my friend. <br /><br />You are such a blessing and encouragement. <br /><br /><br />Much love,<br />RebeccaRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-5961836130902828612009-11-11T23:28:43.767-08:002009-11-11T23:28:43.767-08:00Such wonderful biblical encouragement. I loved th...Such wonderful biblical encouragement. I loved the post and the comments/responses. Keep speaking the truth in love, dear friend; the Lord is using you.<br /><br />Love in Christ,<br />LisaLisa Wintonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14478595949420793339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-23687993288558316042009-11-11T23:19:51.158-08:002009-11-11T23:19:51.158-08:00Thank you Cheryl! Not my words, but I liked them ...Thank you Cheryl! Not my words, but I liked them too. : )<br /><br /><br />You're welcome Sommer! Agreed- that was such a treat! You know, we're really not that far apart. We need to plan something.Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-87830254852682580862009-11-11T21:15:19.758-08:002009-11-11T21:15:19.758-08:00Thanks Rebecca! Your response is encouraging and ...Thanks Rebecca! Your response is encouraging and helpful :-) Thank you for the verse as well...it is truly a blessing.<br /><br />It was great seeing you today! Sorry we couldn't have talked longer and let the kids meet. Perhaps sometime in the future it will be possible :-)<br /><br />Lots of love,<br />SommerSommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173085478959089587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-8046848444300997872009-11-11T09:37:42.405-08:002009-11-11T09:37:42.405-08:00Love this quote from your comment, Rebecca:
&quo...Love this quote from your comment, Rebecca: <br /><br />"My objective is not to contrive ways to "get someone saved;" rather, my objective is to walk where He prompts me to walk, talk when He says to talk, fall silent when I am at risk of saying too much, and stay put when He leads me to stay put"Cheryl (Copper's Wife)http://www.xanga.com/copperswifenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-35529747602742551102009-11-11T08:39:02.352-08:002009-11-11T08:39:02.352-08:00Oh Cathy,
I love your perspective. What a wond...Oh Cathy,<br /><br /><br /><br />I love your perspective. What a wonderful example you have always been in my life. I remember before I came to faith seeing you worship and thinking you had something I wanted. It wasn't because you became like me... the Lord put on my heart that I wanted to become like you!<br /><br />Yes, the person who isn't aware they have a disease doesn't seek for a cure. Keep preaching and giving and giving an answer for the hope that lies within you!<br /><br />The Word, the Word, the Word!<br /><br /><br />Keep on sister! You really bless!<br /><br /><br />Love you!<br />RebeccaRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-59815156491266551502009-11-11T08:34:33.120-08:002009-11-11T08:34:33.120-08:00Dear Sommer,
I think there is a huge difference...Dear Sommer,<br /><br /><br /><br />I think there is a huge difference between the ages 9 and 12. Our 12 (almost 13) year old can remember verses without cues. Some of the other girls are given cues at times. <br /><br />For example, right now they are memorizing Romans 12. If I say, "I beseech you therefore brethren..." they can respond with the rest of the verse. Oh! that's the answer- "we're to present our bodies a living sacrifice!" I help. :)<br /><br />Sometimes I write a verse of the board and point to it, then one of the youngers can say the right answer. <br /><br />Keep tying heart strings and just make sure the lack of answers isn't because her spirit is resisting you. <br /><br />If it doesn't need some relational work, I would talk to her one on one. As the oldest, she will set the tone for the group, so enlist her as your helper and praise her character as she helps (hard working, diligent, good attitude- not her intelligence). Make it easy so they can have patterns of success. <br /><br /><br />"Let us not grow weary in well doing, <br />for in due season we shall reap if we faint not."<br />~Galatians 6:9<br /><br /><br />Lots of love Sommer!Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-89795784561747364422009-11-10T23:03:32.034-08:002009-11-10T23:03:32.034-08:00There is nothing new under the sun. We already kn...There is nothing new under the sun. We already know about sin. And so we can share Christ in humility knowing that we ourselves are sinners. <br />These verses come to mind:<br /><br />"Faith comes by hearing, hearing the Word of God." <br /><br />"The law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith." Gal. 3:24<br /><br />"I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes.." <br /><br />I had the privilege of sharing with the lost on Halloween night downtown San Jose. The law spoke to their conscience, convicting them of their sin. It was awesome to watch God work. Then I had the great opportunity to share the good news. Seeds were planted. Very exciting and humbling..<br /><br />God has blessed you and is keeping you.<br /><br />Love,<br />CathyC.Craignoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-66072391393536398202009-11-10T23:00:43.459-08:002009-11-10T23:00:43.459-08:00Great post Rebecca! My oldest is 9 and I don'...Great post Rebecca! My oldest is 9 and I don't always see alot of thought coming from her when I ask her to consider something from the Word. I keep working with the kids, but sometimes I feel like I've hit a wall. However, today we were discussing a couple of verses and I was encouraged by both girls' participation.<br />Have your girls always participated willingly in the Bible study or thoughtful times? Was there a point that you have seen the lights "come on" with them? What might you recommend to help direct their thoughts more to the Word and discussing it thoughtfully? I know..lots of questions;-) But you seem to have some great ideas! I wish we were close enough to get together for coffee and chat :-)<br /><br />Blessings,<br />SommerSommerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07173085478959089587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-68780908644536639322009-11-10T17:45:20.017-08:002009-11-10T17:45:20.017-08:00Dear Christy B.
Thanks so much for your comment....Dear Christy B.<br /><br /><br />Thanks so much for your comment. You make an excellent point! <br /><br />Equipping is one thing. <br /><br />Seeing people come out of a wordly lifestyle and embracing them- no problem! We've been there. <br /><br />It's when we tell ourselves that we can lead others to Christ by being like the world- "in the know" or simply indulging in the flesh and cloaking it- boy our flesh is so sneaky. That's when we need to check ourselves to be sure we are moving in spirit AND in truth. <br /><br />Oh no! Please don't get the impression we are perfect or trying to look it! We (each member) live in the flesh and must learn what it means to take up our cross daily. It is a process. Many things are being put to death and many more must be in each of us. <br /><br />And for anyone else reading this... I think one of our enemies main strategies is to have us believe that something somewhere else is perfect, but rest assured- there is no perfect on earth and certainly not here. : )<br /><br />We're all just sinners- saved and overwhelmed by grace, seeking to bring glory to God, amen?<br /><br /><br /><br />God bless you!<br />RebeccaRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-85261507582550842182009-11-10T17:12:16.538-08:002009-11-10T17:12:16.538-08:00Thank you once again for your wisdom. You are ver...Thank you once again for your wisdom. You are very right! It's easy to get caught up with the intellectual--we must KNOW what the world knows, but that is not why we homeschool. That is not what we are called for. Your family seems, might I say, perfect.Christy B.http://www.notableblogger.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-14208248152506912272009-11-10T12:06:45.955-08:002009-11-10T12:06:45.955-08:00Kelly K- Thanks for the link. That's great! ...Kelly K- Thanks for the link. That's great! : )Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-67205041926457501392009-11-10T12:06:17.972-08:002009-11-10T12:06:17.972-08:00Thanks Liz!
Those verses really minister.
I lo...Thanks Liz!<br /><br /><br /><br />Those verses really minister.<br /><br />I look forward to reading them to our crew here. So good to renew our minds with the Word.<br /><br /><br />Amen and Amen!Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-65331504973316612722009-11-10T12:00:46.638-08:002009-11-10T12:00:46.638-08:00Great point Sven. I am currently reading a book o...Great point Sven. I am currently reading a book on evangelism and I appreciated this quote:<br /><br /><br />"On the day of my conversion... I was filled with an overwhelming hunger to share God's redemptive story... unfortunately, I was committed to doing so without the accompanying direction and power of the Holy Spirit (Details, details.) <br /><br />These days, I try to wake up each morning declaring, 'My life is in Your hands, God... guide me by Your Spirit.'<br /><br />THE KEY IS THIS: My objective is not to contrive ways to "get someone saved;" rather, my objective is to walk where He prompts me to walk, talk when He says to talk, fall silent when I am at risk of saying too much, and stay put when He leads me to stay put."<br /><br /><br />Emphasis added.<br /><br /><br />No new lens, just a neat tree far enough away to get the blur. : )<br /><br /><br />Love,<br />RJRebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-9006416005381027142009-11-10T11:54:18.573-08:002009-11-10T11:54:18.573-08:00Wonderful! Amen!
May I also add:
1 Peter 1:16, 1...Wonderful! Amen!<br /><br />May I also add:<br /><br />1 Peter 1:16, 17<br /> "for it is written: "Be holy, because I am holy. Since you call on a Father who judges each man's work impartially, live your lives as strangers here in reverent fear."<br /><br />1 Peter 2:9-11<br /> "But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy. Dear friends, I urge you, as aliens and strangers in the world, to abstain from sinful desires, which war against your soul. Live such good lives among the pagans that, though they accuse you of doing wrong, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day he visits us."<br /><br />I love that last part about living such good lives among the pagans. <br /><br />Keep up the good and faithful work sis!<br />LizLiz Raffertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853726819175363907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-5265223028553997042009-11-10T11:13:27.203-08:002009-11-10T11:13:27.203-08:00PS, love the opening shot of the leaf. Excellent ...PS, love the opening shot of the leaf. Excellent background blur. Did you get a new lens?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755427224647145978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-77789704148725694362009-11-10T11:09:13.032-08:002009-11-10T11:09:13.032-08:00Rebecca, I couldn't agree more. I often scrat...Rebecca, I couldn't agree more. I often scratch my head at the idea of taking on the worlds culture to "better" witness to them when most that I hear this arguement from claim to subscribe to the theology of Election. What these people are stating is that they have to get tatoos, wear nose rings, watch Harry Potter, and ride Harley's so that the ungodly will accept them so they'll better recieve the Gospel. Um, isn't that called Arminianism? You know, Free Will? Well, just like becoming like the world to preach to the world isn't in the Bible, neither is free will.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02755427224647145978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-88406464352653098292009-11-10T08:31:59.964-08:002009-11-10T08:31:59.964-08:00PS- Just had a minute to look for "The Mothe...PS- Just had a minute to look for "The Mother at Home." book online.<br />If you want to pass this along. This book can be downloaded for free from the Archive website.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919750188666956140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-499631562485944452009-11-10T07:57:26.292-08:002009-11-10T07:57:26.292-08:00So funny Kelly. That's just what Lyddie said....So funny Kelly. That's just what Lyddie said. : )<br /><br />Thank you so much. I am really enjoying this season. <br /><br /><br />Many blessings to you!Rebecca Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05396031817687876256noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2708411184309597995.post-86461114486597768102009-11-10T04:26:59.104-08:002009-11-10T04:26:59.104-08:00What a good reminder. We are to be holy and set ap...What a good reminder. We are to be holy and set apart- a peculiar people.<br /><br />There is a standing joke in our house that every question we don't know the answer to we say in a little kid voice we say..."Jesus?" ; -) <br /> I really like how you encourage your children always to go back to the word to find the truth. God always speaks on these issues of the heart doesn't he.. Rebecca you have a beautiful family. <br />Kelly KKellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03919750188666956140noreply@blogger.com