Posts by MARILYN HOWSHALL – Page 6 – Lifestyle of Learning™ Blog

Equally Yoked ~ Is It Possible for Our Children? – part 2

Our Future In-Loves Wanted to Be Parented (This is a continuation from my previous blog post) In all three of our cases, our future in-loves were drawn by the Lord to be parented by us. They wanted to be parented, and we were willing and able to step up to that responsibility, which we also… Continue reading Equally Yoked ~ Is It Possible for Our Children? – part 2

Are You Slipping through a Parenting Loop-Hole?

“I’ve been re-prioritizing my time to spend the bulk of it focusing on my kids, and securing their hearts. I’m seeing positive changes in the way we are now relating with one another. We’ve grown closer and their hearts are now tender toward me. But I still have a nagging concern about the teen years… Continue reading Are You Slipping through a Parenting Loop-Hole?

Getting Reacquainted

I recently started homeschooling my sixteen-year-old child. I’ve been attempting to gain her heart and have seen marked improvement. She comes to me for advice, is physically affectionate, and enjoys being with me which is a great contrast to the past. BUT (you knew that was coming) she is still texting throughout our activities (unless… Continue reading Getting Reacquainted

A Small Word with “So” Much Meaning

Let me tell you about a simple two-letter word I have come to treasure. It is an easily overlooked word in its commonality. I look for it hidden away in certain written sentiments, and when I find it, it ministers to my heart. As a mother, I?have come to experience it’s true meaning in my… Continue reading A Small Word with “So” Much Meaning

part 2 ~ the “hard” small picture

The local ministry in Washington the Lord gave me during the most challenging years of my health was a real eye-opener to me. It began with a period of about fourteen months, beginning in June 2004 when I witnessed the same women coming into my home on a weekly basis, bringing their bibles and notebooks,… Continue reading part 2 ~ the “hard” small picture

part 1 ~ the “hard” small picture

I’ve tried to write an account of what transpired with me since 2004 when my ministry’s business shut down, removing me from public ministry. I actually wrote a two-page reflection giving background understanding about the health issues which began in 2001, and the progressive failure of health until 2007 when I was able to begin… Continue reading part 1 ~ the “hard” small picture