I have struggled with comparing myself to others since my childhood when I would compare the giftings my sister had in relation to my own. She was more gifted creatively, musically (having to put half as much into her practice as I), and physically. I knew nothing about how to take care of my hair, [...]
Comparison Gets You Nowhere But the Gospel Takes Us Far
by Lindsay on Mar 30, 2011 in faith & womanhood
What Kind of Shoes Do You Wear?
by NDidlake on Mar 28, 2011 in faith & womanhood
Written by monthly contributor, Natalie Didlake. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. (I Peter 4:10 NASB) As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: whoever speaks, as [...]
Jesus Walked with Women
by Lindsay on Mar 23, 2011 in faith & womanhood
Before time began, God carefully designed and fashioned women. “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them” (Genesis 1:27). Did you know that our sweet Savior cherishes you as a woman? Right from the beginning of time, God declares that men [...]
Q & A’s for Mission-Minded Families: IDENTITY
by ADunagan on Mar 21, 2011 in faith & womanhood, news & giveaways
by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. What do Blog-comments, Grace, and Gone With the Wind have to do with your IDENTITY in Christ? Lindsay’s discussion for us this month focuses on IDENTITY. As I continue in my Q & A style format, I want to share with you my experiences and my heart (balancing [...]
Communing Daily with the Lord as a Mother
by Lindsay on Mar 18, 2011 in faith & womanhood
“I saw more clearly than ever, that the first great and primary business to which I ought to attend every day was, to have my soul happy in the Lord. The first thing to be concerned about was not, how much I might serve the Lord, how I might glorify the Lord; but how I [...]
Naturally Battling Depression
by Lindsay on Mar 16, 2011 in faith & womanhood, health & nutrition
I have suffered from depression through various periods of my life, unfortunately as it seems to run in my family, but most recently during my extensive bought of 1 1/2 years with insomnia. I was extremely tired, weary, lazy, and unmotivated. You would often find me lingering in bed in the morning after a pitiful [...]
3 Things That Are True About You: A Musical Post
by Kat on Mar 14, 2011 in faith & womanhood
Written by monthly contributor, Kat. These three songs have taught and inspired me and I hope they do the same for you. 1. What You Do Does Not Define You (True Things by JJ Heller) One of the best things about leaving the working world and staying home when I had my first child, was [...]
Finding Your Identity in Christ
by Lindsay on Mar 09, 2011 in faith & womanhood
When do you feel good about yourself? In this very moment in your day, where are you seeking to find your satisfaction? Is it getting all your to-do list’s item done? When the children have behaved for you during your visit to the store? When people ask for and value your opinion and input? When [...]
Q & A’s for Mission-Minded Families: MARRIAGE
by ADunagan on Feb 14, 2011 in building the family, faith & womanhood
by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. Ann’s monthly contributions will be in a Q & A style format, as we hear her heart (balancing raising 7 children while also being passionately involved in missions). Q. LINDSAY @ PASSIONATE HOMEMAKING: What practical ideas do you have to strengthen your marriage? A. ANN @ MISSION-MINDED FAMILIES: [...]
The Best {Natural} Valentine to Give Your Husband
by Michele on Feb 07, 2011 in faith & womanhood
Photo Credit Post written by contributing writer, Michele. Have you pulled out your wedding photo album in awhile? Go dust it off, browse through, and reminisce for a moment with me. Remember that day… The joyous leap of your heart at the sound of his voice… That moment of walking down the aisle, giving him [...]
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