October 29

Outside my window...the sun is shining and there is a bit of a chill in the air - that will all change by this after noon as it is suppose to be hot again!!

I am thinking...about the things I need to get done today.

I am thankful... that each day starts fresh with no mistakes and that HIS mercies are new every morning.

From the kitchen...homemade rolls 

I am wearing...yoga pants and a t-shirt

I am reading... still not reading anything right now.....one day i will have time for reading :)

I am hoping....that we have a better day today than we did yesterday.

I am hearing... children finishing breakfast

Around the house...laundry needs to be folded

One of my favorite things.......rootbeer :)

The Prodigal

Today as we had our Bible time we read about The Prodigal Son.  Though I have read this story probably a million times, used it in my own life as an example - today it spoke to me in a different way. 

Our story states this: 

"The father had been thinking about his boy all that time. He still loved his boy. Every day he looked down the road, hoping to see his boy come home again. And so, while the young man was still a long way from home, the father saw him coming. He ran to meet his son. He threw his arms around him!!"

 The father waits and as he waits never once does not think about his child.  He continues to have love for his child and possibly even pray for his child.  Every day he waits - I am sure it probably wasn't a 'patient' wait at times - never does he give up hope. 

I picture the day his son came home in my head and it goes a little something like this:

There the father is perhaps working in the fields near his home.  He looks up from his work and sees a silhouette in the distance and perhaps thinks 'could that be him - could that be my son?' And though his son was still far off he begins to realize it is indeed his son.  The father drops everything, pulls up his tunic and begins to run.  He finally reaches his son and throws himself around his child and they both weep together.  The fathers prayers have been answered.  

I am reminded today that though we sin and mess up each and every day; the Father is waiting for us.  His arms are opened wide.  He is waiting with unconditional love - ready to throw His arms around us.....waiting for us to come HOME!!

~Until next time......

For Those Wondering

I know you’re wondering about the name of our blog, “The Boars’ Mite.” Well, the name sort of chose us. You see the last name, McCollough, actually means son of boar. Not that flattering I know. However, warriors throughout history have often utilized the imagery of the boar because of its reputation for tenacity and strength in battle. We like that imagery because, as you know, we are in a war.

I’m not speaking of the war in Iraq. The war I’m speaking of is the long struggle for biblical truth. Our family desire to be strong, tenacious warriors in this epic battle. As our dear brother John Calvin has said, “A dog barks when his master is attacked. I would be a coward if I saw that God's truth is attacked and yet would remain silent."

Secondly, we chose the term “mite” not because we have a fondness for dust mites, but because it represents a small offering. This blog is our small offering to culture. Here, you’ll not only find ramblings about our lives, but also our musings about biblical truth and the cultural and spiritual issues that are facing our family and world. We hope you’ll always be encouraged, strengthened and provoked to godliness by what you find posted.

May the grace and peace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all,
Brian

For Today....

April 4, 2013

Outside my window...the sun is trying to peek out of the clouds and its a bit chilly outside

I am thinking...about all the things I have to be thankful for

I am thankful... that I get to stay home with my children - even though at times they make me nuts - i wouldn't trade it for anything 

From the kitchen... chicken pot pie/homemade rolls 

I am wearing...jeans and a shirt

I am reading... still not reading anything right now.....one day i will have time for reading :)

I am hoping..that I can get everything on my list done today

I am hearing... children playing

Around the house...laundry needs to be folded (it will have to wait though)

One of my favorite things..having one of my "little ladies" ask me if they can help me do something 

Big Boy

Someone got a "big boy" haircut!!! :)

Homemaking

I absolutely LOVE having my "little ladies" home with me all day.  Its such a blessing to have their help.  Caroline is helping to prep for dinner.....also preparing to be a GREAT wife/mother for the future.  Thank you Lord for this time with my kids!!

New things.....

We started cloth diapers on Monday in hopes to save money and make potty training in the future easier!  I thought this would be a lot harder and a lot messier than it has been. So far.....so good!! :)