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First day of class for my high school senior who’s traded in his homeschool co-op name badge for a college ID. He’s doing dual credit for most of his coursework this fall. His siblings and I miss having him home, but are *almost* as excited for him as he is for himself. #growingup #movingon #senioryear #classof2021

"If my people, who are called by my name, will hum

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land." - 2 Chronicles 7:14⠀
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I feel an urgency to pray for our beloved country like never before. Won't you join me?⠀
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#prayforamerica #godblesstheusa #unitedwestand #onenationundergod

Shortly before our son (also an anesthesiologist)

Shortly before our son (also an anesthesiologist) got married, I overheard his father telling him the secret to a happy marriage. “Find a Chick-fil-A between your apartment and the hospital, then stop by every day on your way home for a quick bite. That way, you won’t be famished when you see your wife, and you won’t care if dinner isn’t ready.”
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Doug didn’t know I was within earshot when he was sharing this pearl of wisdom, but it was a real eye-opener for me.
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All this time, I’ve been crediting the success of our marriage to lots of prayer and lots of ❤️❤️❤️, when apparently an impressive number of chicken nuggets have played a key role, as well. Ha! I’ve known about Doug’s fondness for Chick-fil-A for years. As he usually skips breakfast and lunch and is on his feet in the OR caring for patients all day long, I don’t begrudge him these before-dinner-snacks. In fact, I’m grateful Chick-fil-A has spared me from having to deal with a hangry husband. It’s just that, until that father-son discussion, I never fully appreciated how indebted I am to our favorite fast food chain for 33 blissful years of marriage. Your turn: Have you ever received any unconventional marriage advice? Did you take it? What important relationship tips will you share with your children when they’re ready to wed? #happyhome #marriageadvice #chickfila #fatherknowsbest

Our homeschool co-op is starting back up today. It

Our homeschool co-op is starting back up today. It's a good reminder to start the school year on my knees. Whether your children sit in a classroom, learn at home, or do some combination of both, let's keep them covered in prayer. The following C-L-A-S-S acrostic can help. It provides a different prayer emphasis for every day of the school week. C is for COMPANIONS Pray for your children’s classmates. The friends they choose will make a lasting impact on their lives and education. Pray they pick their companions wisely. “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.” – Proverbs 13:20 L is for LEARNING Ask God to instill in your children a true love for learning. Pray that they will value their education and strive to do well in their studies. “Apply your heart to discipline and your ears to words of knowledge…. Buy truth, and do not sell it, get wisdom and instruction and understanding.” – Proverbs 23:12, 23 A is for AUTHORITIES Remember your children’s teachers, coaches, counselors, and school administrators. Pray that the students would honor those in authority with attentiveness and respect, and that the overseers would show themselves worthy of the trust we’ve placed in them. “I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered on behalf of all …those in authority, so that we may lead quiet and tranquil lives….” – 1 Timothy 2:1-2 S is for SAFTEY Pray that the Lord would protect your children and keep them safe from anyone or anything that would seek to do them harm. “And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil.” – Matthew 6:13

When my husband and I got married — 33 years ago

When my husband and I got married — 33 years ago today — the limo driver wouldn’t let anybody decorate our getaway car. So I’ve spent the last three decades making up for it. Whether Doug is working, resting, at home, or abroad, I sneak out and decorate his car on our wedding anniversary. It’s my way of proclaiming to the world that it IS possible to live happily ever after. And also that, even after all these years, I STILL adore my husband!
#bff #33years #weddinganniversary #lovehimmorethanever #happilyeverafter

33 years. That's how long my husband and I have be

33 years. That's how long my husband and I have been married (as of today). And a huge part of what has kept us together is lots and lots of prayer. ⠀
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Not just our own prayers with and for one another, either. But the prayers of those who love us, as well -- parents, children, friends. I don't know how any marriage can survive without it.⠀
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And that's why I created this prayer for a happy marriage. These requests are good, no matter how long it's been since the bride and groom your praying for met at the altar. ❤️⠀
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#happilyeverafter #prayerworks #flandersfamilyprintables

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Just hanging out... enjoying the last day of our summer semi-break. Our homeschool co-op starts up again on Monday.
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Poll: Do you school year-round or take the summer off? We normally do basics (math and reading) during June and July, but take a break from other coursework.

Motherhood has always had a way of driving me to m

Motherhood has always had a way of driving me to my knees and keeping me there. Together with my husband, I've been praying for my children since before they were born.⠀
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We pray that God will give us wisdom, patience, an extra measure of energy, and that He would make up for our lack as parents. ⠀
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And we pray very fervently and specifically for each child: that they would come to faith at an early age, that God would protect their hearts and minds and keep them safe, and that they would grow up to love Him with all their hearts. We pray lots of other prayers, too, including the head-to-toe requests on this free printable.⠀
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And I can attest that God has been so faithful to answer those prayers. Of course, parenting still has its challenges. He doesn't always answer "yes" -- He's not some genie in a bottle. But He is good. Rich in mercy. Full of grace. A very present help in trouble.⠀
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And He delights in giving us the desires of our hearts (Psalm 37:4) -- especially once those desires are well-aligned with His own.⠀
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#prayforyourchildren #stayonyourknees #prayerworks #flandersfamilyprintables

Admission to Dallas Arboretum is only $2 per perso

Admission to Dallas Arboretum is only $2 per person for the entire month of August. What a great deal! 🌸🌿🌹🌱🌼🍃🌺
#summerblooms #awalkinthepark #frugalfun #bigfamilylife #flandersfamilytravels

A prayer for REVIVAL: R = Rekindled love for God

A prayer for REVIVAL: R = Rekindled love for God Set my soul afire, Lord, & renew the love I had for you in the beginning. May the fondness I feel for everything else in life pale in comparison to my burning desire to know & love You more. (Revelation 2:4-5, 3:15-17; Matthew 10:37; Mark 12:30) E = Enthusiasm for Worship May my life be a sacrifice of praise to You, O God. May I enter Your gates with thanksgiving & come before Your presence with singing. Teach me to worship You in Spirit & in truth—not just at church on Sundays, but all week long. (Hebrews 13:15; Psalm 34:1-3, 100:1-4; John 4:24) V = Vigilance in Prayer Teach me to pray without ceasing, boldly approaching the throne of grace in the power of the Holy Spirit. Help me not to be anxious, but to cast my cares at the foot of the cross, trusting Christ to intercede on my behalf. (1 Thessalonians 5:17; Ephesians 6:18; 1 Peter 5:7; Romans 8:26, 34) I = In-depth Bible Study Create in me an insatiable hunger for Your Word, O God. Teach me to love it as I love life itself. Help me to hide its truths in my heart & meditate upon it day and night. Make me a doer of the Word rather than a forgetful hearer. (Matthew 5:6; Psalm 119:97-98; James 1:23) V = Victory over Sin Help me to lay aside every encumbrance & the sin that so easily entangles me. Keep me mindful of the fact that Jesus has purchased my freedom from sin—I’m no longer enslaved. Teach me to consider myself dead to sin but alive to You. (Hebrews 12:1; Romans 6:1-7) A = Affection for Others Jesus said people will know we are Christians by our love. Make that true in my life, O God! Teach me to value others above myself & to consider their needs as more important than my own. Make me a channel of blessing; love others through me. (John 13:34-35; Philippians 2:2-4) L = Life of Faith Don’t allow me to compartmentalize my faith, but let it influence & inform every aspect of my life. Teach me to walk by faith, not by sight. May everything I am & all that I do bring glory & honor to You, Lord, & point others to Jesus. (James 2:17-20; 2 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Corinthians 10:31) #freeprintable #prayer #lordsendarevival #andletitbegininme

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