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Encouragement for Weary Mothers

by on Sep 07, 2009 in building the family, faith & womanhood

I have been going through a challenging season in my mothering: sparatic insomnia, disciplinary struggles with a toddler, and challenges with getting the kids to sleep together in the same room. I have felt time and time again that I just wanted to throw in the towel and give up. I believe the Lord takes [...]

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The Fruitfulness of Reading

by on Aug 14, 2009 in building the family, faith & womanhood, learning at home

This is a speech I wrote in high school that I stumbled upon the other day and wanted to share it with you all. It is rather lengthy, but I was and continue to be passionate about challenging people to read. Encouraging reading in our home is one way to pursue simple and fruitful lifestyles. [...]

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Scriptural Encouragement for Preparing & Giving Birth

by on Aug 12, 2009 in bellies & babies, faith & womanhood

Although my newest addition is already five months old, I know there are plenty of new babies in the oven ready to be welcomed into the world. I wanted to share the passages of Scripture, quotes and encouragement that sustained me through my natural delivery. It is not an easy task to give birth to [...]

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Practicing Hospitality: Chapter 8

by on Apr 27, 2009 in faith & womanhood, missions & ministry

After much delay, I have finally been able to complete the final chapter of our book study on Practicing Hospitality by Lisa Tatlock & Pat Ennis. I hope all of you who were reading it together with me were able to complete it successfully. If not, press on! It has been such a challenging and [...]

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Considering God’s Creation

by on Apr 22, 2009 in faith & womanhood, natural & green

Today is Earth Day…a day to rejoice in the glorious creation that God has bestowed unto our care! Why should I, as a Christian, be concerned with creation care? “God writes the Gospel, not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.” – Martin Luther As Romans [...]

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Family Bible Readings for Holy Week

by on Apr 03, 2009 in building the family, faith & womanhood

A dear mother in our church compiled this devotional guide for Easter week for families to use in preparing our hearts for Resurrection Sunday. She graciously allowed me to share it with you all. It includes ideas such as making a Lenten wreath, fasting, cross-centered worship songs, discussion, and focused Scripture passages. Here are her [...]

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Practical Theology for Women

by on Jan 24, 2009 in faith & womanhood

We women are practical, aren’t we? I have recently completed reading Practical Theology for Women: How Knowing God Makes a Difference in Our Daily Lives by Wendy Horgen Alsup and I cannot recommend it more highly. It is a short easy read and yet very meaty and rich with sound theological truth for every day life [...]

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Women as Homebuilders: Full-Time Ministry

by on Jan 23, 2009 in faith & womanhood, making a home

In conclusion to our series on being workers at home, I wanted to share some resources and final thoughts on this all important topic.  I wish to thank all the ladies who have shared their thoughts on our panel and amidst the discussion over the past week. As we have seen, being a worker at [...]

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Workers at Home: Thriving on One Income

by on Jan 22, 2009 in faith & womanhood, making a home

I invited Michele @ Frugal Granola to share further ideas and encouragement on how she has creatively sought to live well on one income. You can read more about her story and journey through her husband’s unemployment here. Thank you Michele! This is part of our Titus 2 Talk on the topic of being workers at [...]

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Titus2Talk: Workers at Home – Part 4

by on Jan 19, 2009 in faith & womanhood, making a home

Welcome back for part 4 in our panel discussion on being workers at home. Make sure to read part 1, part 2 & part 3, if you haven’t already. 4. Do you have any encouragement or advice for stay at home moms who have husbands that have lost their jobs? What are your thoughts on [...]

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