Archive | January, 2009

Mission Minded Family book giveaway!

by on Jan 31, 2009 in building the family, missions & ministry, news & giveaways

The following article was originally published at Extending Our Reach. I have had the wonderful privilege of meeting Ann Dunagan, author of The Mission-Minded Family: Releasing Your Family to God’s Destiny recently, and as I have witnessed her passion and enthusiasm for the family working together to serve the Lord in missions and fulfilling the [...]

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Natural Diaper Rash Solutions

by on Jan 29, 2009 in bellies & babies, natural & green

Who likes to see their baby suffering with a diaper rash? We have been plagued with frequent diaper rashes on my little Karis’ bottom for a long time. I have been determined to find a natural solution to this issue. I have tried a lot of various natural cremes (Weleda, Burt’s Bees, etc) without too [...]

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Homemade Pregnancy Tea

by on Jan 28, 2009 in bellies & babies, recipes & kitchen tips

Red raspberry leaf tea has been used for centuries as a folk medicine to treat canker sores, cold sores, and gingivitis in persons of all ages and anemia, leg cramps, diarrhea, and morning sickness in pregnant women, and as a uterine relaxant. Brewed as a tea it is the best known, most widely used, and [...]

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Sucessful Homemade Bread – the soaked way!

by on Jan 27, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

I am excited to annouce that I have finally had some great success with making homemade whole wheat bread while including the benefits of soaking the flour (why soak? read here).  It worked for a while but then in the last few months it has been sinking terribly and rather dense (cold weather may have [...]

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Practical Theology for Women

by on Jan 24, 2009 in faith & womanhood

We women are practical, aren’t we? I have recently completed reading Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives by Wendy Horgen Alsup and I cannot recommend it more highly. It is a short easy read and yet very meaty and rich with sound theological truth for every day life [...]

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Entertaining Littles with a New Baby

by on Jan 23, 2009 in bellies & babies, building the family

Amber asked: I am expecting a new baby girl in May and I also have a daughter that will be two years next month.  I am trying to think of some things that will keep my older daughter busy and not bored for those couple months after the new baby’s arrival when it will be hard for us [...]

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Women as Homebuilders: Full-Time Ministry

by on Jan 23, 2009 in faith & womanhood, making a home

In conclusion to our series on being workers at home, I wanted to share some resources and final thoughts on this all important topic.  I wish to thank all the ladies who have shared their thoughts on our panel and amidst the discussion over the past week. As we have seen, being a worker at [...]

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Workers at Home: Thriving on One Income

by on Jan 22, 2009 in faith & womanhood, making a home

I invited Michele @ Frugal Granola to share further ideas and encouragement on how she has creatively sought to live well on one income. You can read more about her story and journey through her husband’s unemployment here. Thank you Michele! This is part of our Titus 2 Talk on the topic of being workers at [...]

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Workers at Home: Testimony from a SAHM

by on Jan 21, 2009 in making a home

This is such a sweet testimony from an 80 year old woman who mothered 20 children. It is a beautiful picture of a family that trusted the Lord to supply all their needs. May this provide encouragement to those who might be struggling financially during this current economic downturn. We serve a mighty God! Thanks [...]

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Nutritious Freezer Meal Carnival

by on Jan 20, 2009 in recipes & kitchen tips

Welcome to our Nutritious Freezer Meal Carnival! So glad you could join us! Today we are joining forces in providing a selection of meals that are easily freezable to simplify your homemaking and time in the kitchen. TO start off, here is a book recommendation if you are new to the world of freezer cooking, [...]

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