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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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Operation Christmas Child – Meryl’s Story

by on Nov 02, 2011 in missions & ministry

Just a few short months ago, I received a note via twitter with this image attached. She said, “A long time ago you sent me a gift. I just wanted to say thank you.” It was a short note that I had quickly added to my Operation Christmas Child shoe box over ten years ago. [...]

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Teaching Our Girls to Cry

by on Oct 24, 2011 in missions & ministry

By monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry Right now is a very exciting time in the life of our girls. Our oldest daughter, Christi (a recent college grad), is now engaged to an awesome third-generation missionary from Niger, West Africa; our brand-new daughter-in-law, Anna, is working with our son to pioneer a new mission [...]

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Money & Mission-Minded Families

by on Aug 26, 2011 in missions & ministry

By monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry. As Christian families, we need God’s perspective on finances, and a vision for how our resources can help to expand His kingdom – especially in tough times. In our family’s living room, a small handcrafted treasure chest displays simple coins from around the world. Most of the [...]

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Give Them a Heart for the Fatherless

by on Aug 19, 2011 in missions & ministry

Guest post by Shannon Hazleton from Our Blessed Life. “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” James 1:27 (ESV) Mamas, do you want the hearts of your children to be closely knit with God’s [...]

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Ways to Bless a New Mom

by on Aug 03, 2011 in missions & ministry

Guest post by Jessica Fisher at Life as Mom. Fifteen years ago I was a young wife dreaming of the day we would turn two into three. Even though I had helped my mom with my four younger siblings, I had no clue what motherhood really entailed. I know that – now. What a surprise [...]

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3 Mission-Minded Family Dynamics

by on Jul 29, 2011 in building the family, missions & ministry

by Passionate Homemaking’s monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan. God has a destiny for you and for your family. He has an individual plan for each member, as well as a “corporate” purpose for you as a family unit. As a mom, God will help you to train each child toward God’s mission for his or her life, and [...]

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Hosting an Ice Cream Social & All the Health(ier) Recipes!

by on Jul 13, 2011 in missions & ministry

Aaron and I had a blast hosting our first ice cream social this past Sunday evening as a way to reach out and befriend co-workers and other folks we’ve been getting to know in the area. I didn’t want to take on too much this summer while being late in my pregnancy (37 weeks!), but [...]

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MISSIONS in our KITCHENS

by on Jun 20, 2011 in making a home, missions & ministry

Written by monthly contributing writer, Ann Dunagan. How can you glorify God in your kitchen? Proclaim Your Purpose on the Fridge! The refrigerator is a perfect place for us as moms to declare our FAMILY MISSION. We can post our prayer needs and praise reports, pictures of loved ones, recent missionary newsletters, and Bible verses [...]

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The Hands and Feet of the Gospel

by on Jun 03, 2011 in missions & ministry

Our Philippines experience comes to a close today. It is a bittersweet moment, for I have truly seen the love of Christ in action and don’t want to forget the beauty of this work. Since the age of sixteen, I have dreamed of coming to the Philippines after reading my first missionary account of a [...]

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