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Screaming Babies & Praying Mommas

by on Jan 30, 2012 in faith & womanhood, missions & ministry

by contributing writer Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry. Finding God’s balance for motherhood and ministry is sometimes a difficult (and continually changing) tug-of-war; but I believe the struggle is healthy. As a homeschooling mother of seven, I place a high priority on God’s calling to care for our own children; however, I also feel a [...]

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Listen to the Quiet :: A Daily Pause for Moms {part 2}

by on Jan 24, 2012 in faith & womanhood

Written by contributing writer, Daniele Evans at Domestic Serenity. So we’ve talked about just why rest is important and what true rest includes.  A time for reflection and for leisure, this daily rhythm of separating morning work from evening work by a 15 to 30 minute pause is quite beneficial to our days. I didn’t [...]

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The Journey to Becoming Radically Thankful

by on Jan 18, 2012 in faith & womanhood

My kids and I recently discovered a sweet story at our library titled Sweet Beauties by Elvira Woodruff. It is the story of a young girl named Darcy in Ireland in 1845 during a severe famine. She notices the beauty of a spider web dipped in dew across her milk pail and the towering castles [...]

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Listen to the Quiet :: A Daily Pause for Moms

by on Jan 16, 2012 in faith & womanhood

Written by contributing writer, Daniele Evans from Domestic Serenity. Alright, I know what you’re thinking.  Maybe you’re even laughing.  Listen to the…quiet? And you’re wondering just where this post is going.  We could probably agree that a daily spa moment of sorts is helpful to our well-being.  But just how to make this happen may [...]

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My Personal Goals for 2012

by on Jan 11, 2012 in faith & womanhood

As we begin a new year, I love mapping out some purposeful goals for myself to continue to grow in my faith, keeping a simple lifestyle, and being intentional in missional living. I want to be continually examining my walk to make sure I am growing (2 Cor. 13:5) and striving “not to act thoughtlessly, [...]

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Stepping Forth in Faith in a New Year

by on Jan 04, 2012 in faith & womanhood, news & giveaways

Within a three week period we decided it was time for my husband, Aaron, to quit his job and begin a whole new business venture. It has been ruminating in our hearts for several months now. My husband has been working tirelessly. There is so many initial fears that resonated in my heart. I like [...]

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Embracing Neediness

by on Nov 16, 2011 in faith & womanhood

It has been one of those demanding days with frequent cries of neediness from my little brood. “Mommy, can you wipe my bottom?” “I can’t do it,” cries from my 4 year old trying to spread the peanut butter, to my 2 year old trying to pull up his pants. “I am hungry Mommy.” “My [...]

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Thankful in the Waiting Room

by on Nov 11, 2011 in faith & womanhood

Photo Credit Written by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake. Sometimes I’m in the spiritual dumps. Sometimes I’m a lousy mom. Sometimes I am tired of living in a place I don’t think I belong. Sometimes someone I love dies. Sometimes I have a habitual sin I don’t understand and can’t conquer. Sometimes my relationships are in shambles, [...]

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Because Giving Thanks is for Everyday

by on Nov 07, 2011 in building the family, faith & womanhood

Written by contributing writer, Michele at Frugal Granola. Turning the calendar page to the autumn-leafed splendor of November momentarily brought slight pangs of “mommy guilt” to this homeschooling mama. “What?! Thanksgiving is approaching, and I haven’t prepared a “thankfulness unit,” complete with Bible verses, family activities, and crafts?” Then I heard my little boy’s voice [...]

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Unity of the Sisterhood

by on Nov 01, 2011 in faith & womanhood, news & giveaways

Babywearing with Gretchen & Trina I have just returned from a fabulous weekend retreat at the Relevant conference and find myself at a loss of words. My spirit was so refreshed and revitalized by the fellowship I shared with the wonderful gathering of sisters from all over the country. Ladies from different walks of life, [...]

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