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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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A Valuable Task

by on Oct 27, 2011 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

I’m at the Relevant conference this weekend continuing to be strengthened and encouraged in using this blog for the glory of God (If you are a blogger, check out the live streaming!)…so I thought I would leave you with this quote: “How can it be a large career to tell other people’s children about the [...]

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Joy and Grief During Pregnancy

by on Oct 26, 2011 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

 Written by monthly contributor, Emily Pastor. My husband and I were planning a bike tour across Europe when we found out about our first pregnancy.  We planned to quit our jobs in a year’s time and head off on an adventure for three months of cycling and seeing the world. I was 22 years old. [...]

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Time is of the Essence

by on Sep 30, 2011 in faith & womanhood

“Now is the time to get things done…wade in the water, sit in the sun, squish my toes in the mud by the door, explore the world of a girl just four. Now is the time to study books, flowers, snails, how a cloud looks; to ponder “up,” where God sleeps nights, why mosquitoes take [...]

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What Man Can Relate to a Stay-at-Home Mom?

by on Aug 22, 2011 in faith & womanhood

by monthly contributer, Natalie Didlake I sat down and made a list of all the rigors of wife- and motherhood I could possibly think of. There are…A LOT! Exhaustion Feeling alone or isolated from the outside world The struggle for regular, healthy rest and refreshment Having too many things to do Grief over your children’s [...]

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Social Media – Inspiration for Finding Your Balance

by on Aug 08, 2011 in faith & womanhood

Written by monthly contributing writer, Trina Holden. My addiction was out of hand. Though I knew it was unhealthy, I indulged multiple times a day, couldn’t go 24 hours without withdrawal symptoms, and constantly made excuses for my habit. A Confession… My vice? Social Media. This tool – wonderful for networking, business, and ministry – [...]

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Preparing My Heart for Motherhood

by on Jul 18, 2011 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

With each new little one that the Lord chose to bless us with, there is a certain amount of preparation and pruning that my heart must go through before being in a place to welcome them with open hands. I honestly go through serious withdraws as the last few weeks of pregnancy linger over me. [...]

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Basking in Beauty – the Joy of Prayer Walks

by on Jul 07, 2011 in faith & womanhood, health & nutrition

There are two things that have been most difficult for me to accomplish as a mom. In my physical needs, exercise is most lacking, and in my spiritual walk, prayer has often been limited to the dinner table. Exercise for one because I don’t care for it. It’s really last on the “to-do” list, and [...]

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Why Mothers Need To Pick Their Priorities

by on May 09, 2011 in faith & womanhood

Photo Credit Written by monthly contributing writer, Kat. Confession: I don’t often floss or recycle. Ok. Calm down. Don’t throw any tomatoes. Step away from the unsubscribe button. I realize that for many of you flossing and recycling are sacred. I also realize that they are both super, really, extra special, very important things to [...]

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Living in the Moment: A Real Life View

by on Apr 29, 2011 in faith & womanhood, making a home

I am here today to take you on a little photo tour of our home in everyday real life. I am here as a simple wife, mother, and homemaker striving to live and treasure each and every moment. I am learning to grasp and seek out the treasured gifts in each day as they fly [...]

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