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The Blessings of a Small Home

by on Aug 24, 2011 in building the family, frugal & simple, making a home

Written by monthly contributor, Emily Pastor. I grew up in a large home and assumed that’s what I wanted for my family when I got married.  I often felt a twinge of jealousy when I heard of friends my age purchasing their first house while I had to “settle” with a tiny apartment and loud [...]

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Good Things Come in Squirmy Packages

by on Aug 17, 2011 in bellies & babies, building the family

Guest post by Amanda Bacon from Bacon Bites. Chances are if you have been out in public with more than one child in tow, you have heard comments similar to these: “Wow, you have your hands full!” “My!  You sure are busy!” “I don’t know how you do it!” “You’re brave for bringing them all [...]

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3 Mission-Minded Family Dynamics

by on Jul 29, 2011 in building the family, missions & ministry

by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. God has a destiny for you and for your family. He has an individual plan for each member, as well as a “corporate” purpose for you as a family unit. As a mom, God will help you to train each child toward God’s mission for his or her life, and [...]

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Scripture Memory with Toddlers

by on Jul 15, 2011 in building the family, learning at home

Written by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake Hearing my children reciting scripture sometimes takes my breath away. Their little sing-song voices echo verses back to me as they repeat words they sometimes don’t even understand…”O Lord, you have searched me and known me…” Breathtaking! But actually buckling down to work daily on scripture memory with little [...]

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Preserving the Family Meal Table

by on Jun 17, 2011 in building the family

“There is no life experience that replaces the connection and significant created by eating together at the table. Whether young or old, when a person experiences trauma, temptation, or embarrassment, being invited to the table makes them feel valued and restores their sense of significance.” – Devi Titus, The Table Experience “Come and get it!” [...]

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Q & A’s for Mission-Minded Families: MOTHERHOOD

by on May 16, 2011 in building the family

by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. As I’m writing this article, it’s Mother’s Day morning. It’s not even 7am, but my husband and I have been awake for hours. Outside my little round window, I’m looking out over the fluffy clouds, and feeling so overwhelmingly thankful. Right now, Jon and I are en route [...]

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Learning to Enjoy Our Children

by on May 11, 2011 in bellies & babies, building the family

Blowing bubbles, chasing butterflies, zooming cars, and dress ups are treasured moments at our home these days. These are little glimpses into the beauty of motherhood. With two toddlers, aged 2 and 4, I confess I find it challenging to stop the daily to-do list and sit down by their side and explore the world [...]

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Enjoying Intimacy: A Gift to Your Husband

by on Feb 28, 2011 in building the family

Photo Credit Written by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake. Imagine for a moment: one night, you sit down on the couch next to your husband, put your feet up to relax, and start talking. You’ve been waiting all day to tell him what’s on your mind. He turns to you, rolls his eyes a little, and [...]

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Handling Conflict or Sin in Your Marriage

by on Feb 25, 2011 in building the family

Photo Credit Conflict in any relationship will come, naturally because we are sinful and self-centered individuals. It can easily lead to separation and division if handled improperly, but by God’s grace with a little though, preparation, and self-control, it can result in further deepening in your relationship as well as growth in sanctification. My husband [...]

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Affirming Your Man

by on Feb 23, 2011 in building the family

Photo credit Why is it that the some of the qualities I most admired in my husband before we were married have lately, now nearly 5 years into our marriage, have become those which I most despise? Have you experienced this? I loved my husband’s heart for service. He is willing to help others with [...]

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