Archive | February, 2012

Chicken Tortilla Soup w/Crockpot Adaption

by on Feb 29, 2012 in recipes & kitchen tips

This soup has been a favorite on our dinner menu over the last few months…we just can’t get enough. It has such a rich flavor and incredibly satisfying for every cold night! Need I say…yum!!! 1-2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1/2 teaspoon olive oil 3-4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 4 cups chicken [...]

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Training Our Boys to be Men – Part 2

by on Feb 27, 2012 in building the family, missions & ministry

by monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry To read part 1, visit here. As moms, we have a vital role in releasing our boys to God’s destiny — through our consistent discipline and biblical encouragement. Empowered by God’s grace, our boys can hit God’s target for their lives; but we need to aim these [...]

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Training Our Boys to be Men – Part 1

by on Feb 23, 2012 in building the family, missions & ministry

by monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry A while back, at a ladies retreat, one of the women’s speakers began to passionately address the needs of today’s Christian men. As she asked a hypothetical question, “Where are all the MEN today?” several young women pointed toward me and shouted, “They’re at the Dunagan’s!” Wow. [...]

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Intentionally Celebrating Lent & Easter as a Family

by on Feb 20, 2012 in building the family

I have been convicted lately considering how much thought and intentionality I love to put into preparing our hearts for the birth of Christ during the Advent season and then how little thought I take to preparing for the ultimate accumulation of Christ’s life in his death and resurrection that is the focus of our [...]

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Crockpot Chicken Vegetable Curry

by on Feb 16, 2012 in recipes & kitchen tips

I have recently been on a mission to adapt most of our family favorite recipes into simplified crockpot adaptions that could easily be combined in a freezer ziploc bag for a future meal. I love my crockpot for the simplicity it provides to my homemaking – one pot meals with little mess to clean up [...]

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Establishing A Family Service Night

by on Feb 14, 2012 in building the family

One of my goals for this year was to establish a monthly service night where we could work together with our children to serve others around us. I passionately desire to be participating in the Great Comission in simple and practical ways. I desire that our children can have real life tangible activities to be [...]

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Digging Out of the Pit of Guilty Motherhood

by on Feb 09, 2012 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

I failed miserably in my mothering today. Everything from getting coats and shoes on, to going potty in underwear, to getting out of bed before the proper time. Each situation was responded to with an outburst of anger and frustration. I experience guilt on many levels in my motherhood. I feel guilty when my house [...]

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January at Our Home

by on Feb 07, 2012 in news & giveaways

There has been a mixture of sweet and challenging moments this month at our home. As I mentioned previously, we have had a few bouts of sickness and I had some very difficult nights sleeping as insomnia has plagued me off and on over the last few years. I have been crying out for grace [...]

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Cultures for Health Giveaway: Make Your Own Kombucha Kit!

by on Feb 04, 2012 in news & giveaways

Kombucha is a favorite family drink at our house. It is an easy to make, refreshing, and nutritious fermented beverage! It is a great alternative to the corn syrup packaged beverages that stock the shelves at your local grocery. I have been making it off and on for a few years now, and my husband [...]

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Making My Life a Little Easier…

by on Feb 03, 2012 in learning at home

It has been a challenging month at our home. From a bout with insomnia to multiple sick bugs. I am always thankful for the little ideas that the Lord graciously puts in my head for making my life a bit easier as I strive to faithfully manage my home and care for my children. When [...]

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