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Living in SUB-mission, as a Mom

by on May 19, 2010 in faith & womanhood, missions & ministry

This post is written by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. As contemporary Christian women, there’s a deep or perhaps quiet desire inside of us that longs to fulfill a noble purpose. Somehow, we want our simple lives to make a godly difference in our hurting world. We know there are many international needs; and [...]

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Growing Through Motherhood

by on Apr 21, 2010 in faith & womanhood

This post is brought to you by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Vina. The most popular topics for moms these days seem to be about growing in the practice of motherhood. Few of us enter this holy profession with intentional preparation like we do the careers we choose. Often we stumble our way into it and [...]

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Finding Joy in Your Homemaking

by on Apr 05, 2010 in faith & womanhood, making a home

Photo credit There are many frequent days in my pursuit of passionate homemaking that I have to fight for joy. I get weary from the constant demands of preparing meals, to wiping sweet bottoms, to dealing with cranky attitudes, to reading the same story for the millionth time. From sun up to sun down, a [...]

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2010 Goal: Cultivating a Radically Thankful Heart

by on Feb 11, 2010 in faith & womanhood

Photo credit “Gratitude is truly my life preserver. Even in the most turbulent waters, choosing gratitude rescues me from myself and my runaway emotions. It buoys me on the grace of God and keeps me from drowning in what otherwise would be my natural bent toward doubt, negativity, discouragement, and anxiety. Over time, choosing gratitude [...]

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Can Natural Living Become an Idol?

by on Jan 21, 2010 in faith & womanhood, natural & green

Photo credit Please note: I want to express my heart from the outset of this post to assure my readers that these are musings that the Lord has been working in my heart lately, and I felt compelled to share them with you. I in no way desire to condemn anyone, but my motivation in [...]

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From Clutter to Clarity: Simplifying Life from the Inside Out

by on Nov 09, 2009 in building the family, faith & womanhood, frugal & simple

Nancy Twigg’s From Clutter to Clarity: Simplifying Life from the Inside Out is most definitely the best book on simplifying your life from a Christian perspective that I have read. It is an easy read that really helped clarify my perspective in all aspects of my life. I feel the description on the back cover [...]

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Taking A Weekly Planning & Prayer Retreat

by on Oct 26, 2009 in faith & womanhood, making a home

Photo by renmeleon Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. Proverbs 16:3 Are you feeling overwhelmed or discouraged? I cannot express how much adding a simple weekly planning and prayer retreat has assisted me in maintaining a joyful heart in my homemaking! After feeling completely overwhelmed, physically exhausted, and being [...]

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Womanly Dominion Book Review

by on Oct 19, 2009 in faith & womanhood

I have to share my favorite book read of the year! Womanly Dominion: More Than A Gentle and Quiet Spirit by Mark Chanski has been one of the most challenging and influential books I have read in strengthening and encouraging me in my calling of pursuing Biblical womanhood. It is a must read for every [...]

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Motherhood: My Only Gems

by on Oct 05, 2009 in building the family, faith & womanhood

“She came tonight as I sat alone, the girl I used to be… And she gazed at me with her earnest eye and questioned reproachfully; Have you forgotten the many plans and hopes that I had for you? The career, the splendid fame, and all the wonderful things to do? Where is the mansion of [...]

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True Woman Conference 2010

by on Sep 28, 2009 in faith & womanhood

On October 9-11, 2008, over 6,300 women gathered in Chicago, Illinois, to answer the question, “What is a true woman?” They were encouraged to: Discover and embrace God’s created design and mission for their lives Reflect the beauty and heart of Christ to their world Intentionally pass on the baton of Truth to the next [...]

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