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The hope that is in me

 I was challenged. “Why do you have to write about gender equality?” In the last year, I have flipped. For some, it is a mystery to be solved. What about Kay’s past contributed to her current obsession with women’s role in God’s kingdom? I honor those who ask. I answer with passion. But, for those who don’t… Read More The hope that is in me

April 3, 2012 kbonikowsky1 Comment

Scheltema Inheritance

A good man (or woman) leaves an inheritance to his children’s children. Proverbs 13:22 Seven years ago, my grandma passed away. She was a farmer’s wife, a believer in Jesus and a missionary’s mother. I didn’t know her that well, but when I read this verse, I think of her. In her legacy, she left a… Read More Scheltema Inheritance

January 31, 2012September 20, 2016 kbonikowsky7 Comments

My children are…

Self-centered : They naturally believe their needs and wants should come first. Resilient : They are able to recover quickly from setbacks. (ie: irrepressible) Full of energy : They keep going, and going, and going. They need all these qualities to grow up, which is hard work! These qualities make them: Valuable: They have great importance… Read More My children are…

January 26, 2012January 26, 2012 kbonikowsky1 Comment

A little confession

I am pretty lazy. That might be a bombshell for everyone but my mother and a few sisters. I hide it well. But I notice my lazy streak flaring up in my daughter. She takes the easiest route. She leaves things half done. She does her work as quick as she can (translation: poorly and messy) so… Read More A little confession

January 22, 2012January 22, 2012 kbonikowsky4 Comments

Last year was a Proverbs 31 kinda year.

Ever honest, I am. So, here’s some truth from this stage of my life. I detest (that sounds too harsh) do not care for small children. Yes, I do have three of them. And yes, I do love them, but I do not enjoy being with them all day. I informed my husband that a nanny would… Read More Last year was a Proverbs 31 kinda year.

January 13, 2012 kbonikowsky14 Comments

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