“Believe God’s word and power more than you believe your own feelings and experiences. Your Rock is Christ, and it is not the Rock which ebbs and flows, but your sea.”
–Samuel Rutherford
Your Rock is Christ
12 Mar posted by
A Wise Woman Builds Her Home eBook Just $1!
7 Mar posted by
Absent
20 Feb posted by
I have been absent here for the last couple of weeks. There has a lot been going on, including me having dental surgery last week. I’m still struggling with recovering, and still have large areas of numbess in my mouth after nearly a week. I have a bad cold on top of that! I would appreciate your prayers.:)
Listings 2/20/12
20 Feb posted by
The SCIENTIFIC Basis for Defending All Human Life
“I have learned from my earliest medical education that human life begins at the time of conception . . I submit that human life is present throughout this entire sequence from conception to adulthood and that any interruption at any point throughout this time constitutes a termination of human life. . .I am no more prepared to say that these early stages [of development in the womb] represent an incomplete human being than I would be to say that the child prior to the dramatic effects of puberty . . .is not a human being. This is human life at every stage . . .” Dr. Alfred M. Bongioanni–professor of pediatrics and obstetrics at the U. of Penn.
5 Things Infertile Couples Want Others to Know
This is a great article to help us understand and minister to couples dealing with infertility. “Let’s face it: infertility is awkward for everybody involved. Friends and family members often don’t know whether to broach the subject at all, let alone know what to say. Childless couples want some help and support, but they are often silent about their struggle. Churches know the issue exists, but often don’t quite know what to do about it.” (HT: Challies)
Resenting other people’s blessings
Sallie has an excellent post up about resenting it when we hear of other people’s blessings. I have struggled with this a lot over the years, but the Lord has been teaching me to rejoice with them–be happy for them. I’ve not wanted the Lord to deny other’s the blessings, but just wished “my ship would come in.” I especially hurt when I hear of other people getting married. My friend Mary Jo Tate has taught me so much about being happy for others. She got to visit us a couple of weeks ago. She told me she was happy that we could live here (over 300 acres of woodlands). She has told me before that she is happy that I have a sweetheart when I was afraid talking about him would hurt her and other single moms. I want to have this kind of attitude! I want to live a life of deep gratefulness to God for what He has given and complete trust in Him for what He has not given. After all, it’s God Who gives the blessings and withholds them. None of us have any room to boast. “It’s unfortunate that Christian women feel they have to apologize for being blessed in some aspect of their lives. Without a doubt my happy marriage is one of the greatest blessings God has bestowed upon my life. Marriage really has been pretty easy for us. I know this is not true for many Christians. But life has not been easy for us. There are many, many blessings others have that we don’t have. Some are the result of choices we’ve made, but many are not. What are some of them?”
Freezer Chicken Pot Pies
It would be amazing to have these stocked up in the freezer!
Make your own Magnetic Paper Dolls (and a fabric cover for your metal base)
These are just so cute! My girls used to enjoy playing with magnetic paper dolls when they were little. (HT: Money Saving Mom)
Valentine the Brave
“Women, by and large, crave security. They are given to relational worry. When husbands and wives fight, often the husband is merely annoyed, while the wife fears the end is near.” (HT: Challies)
A Different Kind of Woman
2 Feb posted by
“The fact that I am a woman does not make me a different kind of Christian, but the fact that I am a Christian does make me a different kind of woman. For I have accepted God’s idea of me, and my whole life is an offering back to Him of all that I am and all that He wants me to be.”
–Elisabeth Elliot
Book Review: Seasons of Grace Trilogy
25 Jan posted by
 Seasons of Grace Series, Vols 1-3 By Beverly Lewis |
Beverly Lewis is one of my favorite authors of Christian Amish fiction. Mrs. Lewis is a masterful storyteller and is wonderful at weaving tales of romance with mystery. I have learned to wait until all her books in a series are out before starting on them, because it’s hard to wait to find out what happens next.:)
I just finished reading Beverly Lewis’s trilogy, Seasons of Grace. The books are entitled The Secret, The Missing, and The Telling. It was refreshing that these books were not focused on a couple who had almost insurmountable odds stacked against their romance. (I always wonder why somebody doesn’t speak up or do something.:)) It was also good that the books were not about an Amish person practicing something that the church was upset about, like having a musical instrument or being an artist. (I’ve gotten a little tired of those types of stories.) This series was about an Amish woman, Lettie Byler, who, as a teen girl, was forced to give up her baby for adoption, and how she deeply longed for her child. She grieved for her baby every day and was tormented with the enormity of her secret. The story is about Lettie and her husband renewing their marriage, from something nearly dead to something beautiful. It is about a young woman fighting for her life and finding her birth mother, sister, and family. It is a lovely story of forgiveness and love.
I highly recommend Seasons of Grace. Here is a beautiful quote that I wanted to remember. Lettie’s daughter Grace is talking to her brother Adam about their parents. “Appears to me like they’re fallin’ for each other–’least deeper than they ever were before . . . Maybe they’re tending to what they have, instead of wishin’ for what they don’t” (The Telling, emphasis added). I want to remember to tend and be thankful for everything in my life, rather than wishing for things God has not given me.
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Listings 1/23/12
23 Jan posted by
How to Develop Poise
I enjoyed this article so much. As a woman, it can be hard not to think with my emotions or allow them to control my actions. This is also important as a Christian, to believe the Word, not my feelings. “Poise is not something that one can demand of you. It must be your willingness and your choice. It’s an attribute that will flow from your heart–coming from your inward thoughts and transcending into your actions. I believe the most essential element to perfect composure is for one to have the control over her emotions. Take the most elegant, sophisticated woman endowed with grace and dignity but who’s emotions are not restrained? I’m afraid all the former attributes are wasted.” (HT: A Quiet Gracious Life)
How We Paid Cash for Our First Home
Crystal, from MoneySavingMom.com shares in detail how she and her husband paid cash for their first home. I’ll be honest–as a single mother, there is no way I could do this. I prefer to rent because a landlord can repair things for me that I definitely could never afford to do. (We are so blessed with a kind, generous landlord!) I still love to read articles like these; they encourage me to dream big and work hard!
Public Schools Promoting a Religion
“Christians need to understand that if a curriculum is not for Christ, it is against. If the teacher’s worldview is not for Christ, it is against Christ.”
Jesus Isn’t Safe: An Appeal To Christian Radio And Its Listeners
Great article on modern “Christian” radio. Part 2–Jesus Isn’t Safe: Meet The Golden Calf Of Christian Radio (HT: Challies)
Cakes Throughout U.S. History
Very interesting infographic on different cakes in our history.
5 Tips for Living in a Small Space {Embrace your space!}
“Don’t compare your home to other homes. You will only be jealous if you want what other people have! Concentrate on what you have, not what others have.”
Make Money Selling Books
Here is an idea for you single moms needing more income.
It’s a Girl! Documentary Film–Official Website
As a mother of 3 girls, I cannot imagine girls not being wanted. Be sure to watch the trailer for this film. “These are the three deadliest words in the world. . . The ‘It’s a Girl!’ documentary film explores the question of why are 200 million girls missing? In India, China and many other parts of the world today, girls are killed, aborted and abandoned simply because they are girls. This so-called ‘gendercide’ is the topic of Shadowline Film’s first feature length documentary film, currently in post-production.
The Stalking of the President
Very interesting details on what really killed President James A. Garfield. (HT: Challies)
Homemade Laundry Soap
I’ve seen many recipes for homemade laundry soaps, but this one looks VERY simple. I would like to try it! (HT: A Dusty Frame)
Seven Lies about Homeschoolers
18 Jan posted by
A Titus 2 Sermon
16 Jan posted by
Last night our pastor preached an excellent sermon on Titus 2. He shared a quote by John MacArthur similar to this.
“It is tragic that many young mothers are forced to hold outside jobs because their husbands have died, been imprisoned, or have left them and pay no child support, or because they have never been married and their own families are unable, or unwilling, to help. It is also tragic that many churches and Christian friends forsake their obligation to help young women who find themselves in such straits. And when the mother is away from home, younger children most often are cared for away from home. They need to be at home as much as possible and not be deprived of their mother’s companionship and instruction.
“…The point is not so much that a woman’s place is in the home as that her responsibility is for the home.”
–John MacArthur
Our pastor also shared the following.
Source: Dr. Constable’s Expository (Bible Study) Notes
(If you’d like to hear the sermon, please let me know and I’ll send you the link.)
I’m so thankful that God has allowed me, one way or another, to be at home with my girls all these years I’ve been single. I believe it’s made a huge difference in our home and family. I’m so thankful for those who have come along beside me to help me fulfill my obligation to my daughters.
Do you know any mothers in tragic circumstances (like above) who need help to be home with their children?
Brand New Look!
14 Jan posted by
I am so thrilled to finally have my blog updated with a brand new look! I’ve had the same template and design for years.:) I’m still in the process of getting it just right, but please let me know what you think! Hopefully, I’ll be back to regular postings very soon.:)
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