It’s Been a Sweet Journey

This was posted on November 30, 2011 by Sarah Maxwell.

Last December, some friends of ours asked if Mom would consider leading a mother/daughter Bible study. As Mom developed the material for the Bible study and started leading it, the Lord also began making it evident to Dad and Mom that this was to be Mom’s next book, which was eventually titled Sweet Journey.

As a surprise and to express their gratefulness to Mom for all she invested in the Bible study, Mrs. C. and her girls made a beautiful quilt. Each of us in the Bible study wrote out a Scripture verse on muslin fabric that was meaningful to us or that we had memorized during the study, on squares, that were placed throughout the quilt. Those squares were then stitched into the quilt. The center blocks were Titus 2:3, 4, and 5. In addition, several of Mom’s favorite verses were also written out and placed into the quilt.

It was with great excitement the gift was given to Mom before Bible study one Wednesday in September. Mom was surprised, thrilled, and overwhelmed at the labor of love expressed by the quilt.

Each one of us in the Bible study has been blessed by Sweet Journey. The Lord has used this study in our lives to change us and draw us closer to Him. The testimonies we are receiving from those who are reading the book bring us to near tears as ladies share what the Lord is doing in their lives.

My mom has walked an amazing path, from being a depressed mom with three children who could hardly wait for us all to be in school and who certainly wasn’t considering having more than three, to being a joyful mom of eight children. By the time she finishes homeschooling, she will have homeschooled for thirty years. In the education arena, she would have received a nice retirement!

The Lord has used Mom to share with ladies across the world. She has been there in the trenches, and she knows what it’s like.

Love,
Sarah

“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).

Winter Days is Here

This was posted on November 26, 2011 by Sarah Maxwell.

With great excitement we share that Winter Days with the Moodys, book #7 in the series, is available! This is, I believe, the first book to be released at the “right” season. In fact, the book begins soon after Thanksgiving, so it truly is exactly “on time.” Each book is an incredible process, and I felt the Lord’s Hand every step of the way. I am grateful to each of my family members for their support and encouragement as they too have heavily invested in the book.

Here’s what one mom recently shared after reading a “pre-release” version of Winter Days.

My daughter’s whole attitude changes while reading these books. She learns from the attitudes and experiences of the Moody children, and she imitates the godly character traits that she sees in them. I have watched my daughter’s actions and reactions change in ways that honor God, and it is a result of the good influence of the Moody family.
As a mother, I am very challenged by the parenting skills of Mr. and Mrs. Moody. I find that God uses the Moody parents to shine light on areas in my own parenting that need to be reshaped by His hand.
Finally, my children are able to read books about a family whose lifestyle and values are like ours. The Moody family is very similar to our own homeschooling, “larger-than-typical” family. The Moody series is the only fictional work I have found which parallels the real blessings, challenges, and experiences that our family faces.
In our family, we have tried to implement many of the tools provided by Titus 2. The Moody books refer to ChorePacks and scheduling in a very positive light which encourages my children to embrace the implementation of these in our home. As a mom, the Moody books have really helped me to see how the Titus 2 resources “play out” in a “real” family setting. — Kelly

Love,
Sarah

“I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye” (Psalms 32:8).

Be Ye Thankful

This was posted on November 24, 2011 by Sarah Maxwell.

The Maxwells are grateful to the Lord Jesus Christ for the following, and so very much more!

Dad’s Gratitude List

My Lord and Savior Jesus Christ
My wife, and wonderful children, daughters-in-law and grandchildren
God’s Word
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Daily provision of food and a place to live
Opportunities to share Christ
Local assembly
Health
Wonderful neighbors
A country where we still have freedom of worship
Transportation

Mom’s Gratitude List

Jesus Christ and His Word
Family with special joy over two daughters-in-law’s pregnancies
Thirty seven years of marriage to a man who is the spiritual leader of our family
Children who love and follow Jesus
Our ministry
Brothers and sisters in Christ
God’s provision
Our health
Morning walks
Nursing home church
Uriah

Sarah’s Gratitude List

Jesus, who bought me with His precious blood and saved me. He owns me, and I delight to be His!
My precious family
Word of God and ability to read it, allow it to penetrate my life, and memorize
Traveling together as a family, sharing with others and seeing dramatic results
Those who pray for us and stand behind us by encouraging us in the Lord
Health, which many don’t have. Ability to exercise.
Ability and the opportunity to write to bless others
Our house and all my needs taken care of
Opportunity to bring joy to the elderly at our church
Many things to fill my time. Opportunities to learn more and minister.
Our blog readers

Joseph’s Gratitude List

Jesus (His grace, His patience, His gentleness)
Dad and Mom
My Family
Our Titus2 ministry
Evening Bible time
My Bible
My health
A roof over my head
Our church
My job

John’s Gratitude List

Salvation through Jesus
My family
The Bible
Our church
My work
Health
Our house
The ministry
Transportation
The ability to workout

Anna’s Gratitude List

Jesus dying on the cross for my sins
The Word of God
A loving home
Every breath that the Lord gives me
For my parents leading me in His ways
For each on of my brothers and sisters
For parents that were willing to sacrifice and teach me at home
For my sweet little nieces
For parents who have instilled in me life skills
Every morning that the sun rises
Titus2 and ITonRamp
Every opportunity to serve
Freedom to worship the Lord
Our house that the Lord has blessed us with a couple of years ago
Our Home Sweet Home on the road – our bus

Jesse’s Gratitude List

Jesus, who bought me with His precious blood
A loving family
Health
Work
School
God’s daily provision of food
Our church
God’s protecting hand on us
Brothers and Sisters in Christ
Our House
Outreach that we are able to do
Financial Provision
Music
A country that we are free to worship God in

Mary’s Gratitude List

Jesus, who is my Lord and Savior
My wonderful family
My dad and mom who are so godly, loving, and caring
Susannah Joy and my two other nieces
The Bible
The prayer Jesus answers
The opportunity to minister to others around the country
Our house
The bus

“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name” (Psalms 100:4).

Congratulations, Anna!

This was posted on November 22, 2011 by Sarah Maxwell.

Anna has been taking the A+ course through ITonRamp.com. She began in September and worked ahead so she could take her test in early December versus late December. She has been faithfully studying and applying herself to learn all that the A+ course has encompassed. Because of her diligence, she was able to take her tests Friday, and SHE PASSED both tests (a total of 3 hours) with wonderful grades. Some might think since she is the instructor’s sister she only passed because she was given special coaching. I can assure you that’s not the case; Anna learned through her books and watching the webinars. She was not given any special help. Over the course of the last few months, Anna has learned a ton of new skills, and she has been putting them to use. We had a special family party last night, celebrating Anna’s completion of the course and passing of her tests.

Congratulations, Anna, for a job well done. We love you!

“Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also” (2 Corinthians 8:7-8).

Dinner by a Duo

This was posted on November 17, 2011 by Steve Maxwell.

For those who have personally attended the Dwelling Together in Unity session, you’ll know what this post is about. For the rest of you, John and Anna made a delicious meal together and easily agreed on the menu. Maybe this will inspire some brothers and sisters to team up and bless Mom by cooking up dinner.