Welcome to Raising Arrows! The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
So are the children of one’s youth.
Happy is the man who has his quiver full of them;
They shall not be ashamed,
But shall speak with their enemies in the gate.”
The Lord views children as an important part of the family unit. They are called a “reward” and a “heritage.” It is our duty as parents to recognize the privilege of raising children whom God has blessed with unique gifts, talents and personalities. No two quivers (families) are exactly alike just as no two arrows are fashioned the same. Raising Arrows is all about keeping in mind the fact that as Christians, we are raising unique individuals who will someday be let loose to fly with precision and accuracy at the target set before them by the Lord. We shape and sand selflessly with that thought in mind.
Age: 32
Graduated High School: 1995
Married since: 1996
Christian since: 1999
Graduated College: 2000
# of Children: 8 (2 miscarriages, 5 living here on earth, and 1 special little girl who is forever 7 months and 6 days old)
Passions: Knowledge of the Lord, Homemaking, Writing, Singing, Sewing, Scrapbooking…in that order.
This blog is a dialogue…not a monologue. This is a place where we can learn from each other. It won’t take you long to see this blog is full of interaction. I am not an island and I thoroughly enjoy reading the comments left here by others who are willing to engage in the conversation and offer their own insights and opinions.
I do expect everyone to play nice and weigh their words against God’s Word before responding here. However, I do not expect cookie-cutter Christianity and I highly encourage those with differing opinions to be brave and join in!
That said, my main passion here at Raising Arrows is that you would walk away provoked to thought, edified, and refreshed. I pray your time spent here is blessed!
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Blessings,
Hi Amy! I just wanted you to know that I just downloaded your e book about me time. Your words were describing me on many days. Your words spoke directly to my heart. This week I have been trying to make a mothering change and I believe God led me to your site and book. Thank you so much
Well, I have seen you bouncing around on several of my friend's blogs and decided to come for a visit. I love what I see. We must be "Birds of a Feather," in that we are Kingdom Arrows, using the same verse for our blog:) I have been blogging since 2008 and am real life friends with Raising Olives and Olive Plants!
Hi Amy! I just wanted you to know that I just downloaded your e book about me time. Your words were describing me on many days. Your words spoke directly to my heart. This week I have been trying to make a mothering change and I believe God led me to your site and book. Thank you so much
Well, I have seen you bouncing around on several of my friend’s blogs and decided to come for a visit. I love what I see. We must be “Birds of a Feather,” in that we are Kingdom Arrows, using the same verse for our blog:) I have been blogging since 2008 and am real life friends with Raising Olives and Olive Plants!
I like the “Christian conservationist” idea. I’m growing to despise the words “green” and “sustainability” because they are so politicized.
You are an inspiration! In this day in age homemakers are put down or not understood. Trusting in the Lord with the amount of children and saying no to birth control is said to be unwise. My husband and I decided that we are going to trust the Lord with the money he has given us meaning he works and I stay at home… and when asked how many children we want we simply reply as many as the Lord will give us .. How refeshing it is to find a brave and strong Provebers 31 women!!!