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Louisa May Alcott Collection: 39 Works for $1.99
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Homemaking Wisdom from a Heroine of the Faith
1 Apr 2 Comments
The Kuyperian Commentary posted some of Mrs. Schaeffer’s quotes In Memory of Edith Schaeffer (1914-2013). Here are a couple of my favorites.
Tradition as the Best Gift:
“There is something about saying, ‘We always do this,’ which helps keep the years together. Time is such an elusive thing that if we keep on meaning to do something interesting, but never do it, year would follow year with no special thoughtfulness being expressed in making gifts, surprises, charming table settings, and familiar, favorite food. Tradition is a good gift intended to guard the best gifts.”
The Homemaker:
“There needs to be a homemaker exercising some measure of skill, imagination, creativity, desire to fulfill needs and give pleasure to others in the family. How precious a thing is the human family. It it not worth some sacrifice in time, energy, safety, discomfort, work? Does anything come forth without work?”
From What is a Family?
Free Audiobook Download: Compelling Interest
26 Jan Leave a Comment
Compelling Interest: The Real Story behind Roe v. Wade is the Free Audiobook Download of the Month from christianaudio.com. Here is some information about the book.
In Compelling Interest, author Roger Resler draws on original sources, including the actual transcripts for oral arguments, the majority and minority opinions, and comments by the lawyers and others involved to take a careful look at the real story behind the historic Roe v. Wade decision.
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A New Book on Mother’s Faith
5 Dec Leave a Comment
Mrs. Sharon White, who writes at one of my most favorite blogs, The Legacy of Home, has written a little book about her struggles as she has dealt with teenagers and young adults in times of waywardness. Her book is entitled, Mother’s Faith: Essays, Lamentations and Encouragement From a Christian Mother of Waywards
Twenty essays from a homeschooling mother of five, who has suffered through heartbreak and worry over her teenagers and young adults. Here you will find encouragement, hope, and support in your efforts at raising a godly generation in this difficult world. From “Sitting Alone at the Kitchen Table,” to “How a Godly Mother May Guide an Imperfect Family” in 13 steps, you will read about real life and the source of real happiness while waiting for your children to grow in the Lord. This small book will inspire courage for the weary mother. Forget about harsh ideas when dealing with teenagers. We need mothers who will guide their children with holy love and patience.
If you know someone who would be blessed by this book, please share it with them, or even purchase it for them. I know that it will be a blessing and a great comfort, and it is a book that I will get for myself, even though I am not dealing with wayward children. I know from Mrs. White’s blog that there is much wisdom that I can use, because parenting older children has it’s own set of challenges, even in the best of circumstances.
You can read more on Mrs. White’s website.
The Legacy of Home: Mother’s Faith – My New Book
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It Is Going to Happen Again
4 Dec Leave a Comment
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“When the sheet of the calendar that was November thirtieth is torn off and December first comes into view, it creates an exhilarating feeling in my heart. It is going to happen again, I think. The miracle will take place–the world will give itself to the Christmas season.”
—Thyra Ferré Bjorn, The Home Has a Heart
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Free Ebook: The Good Wife’s Guide
30 Nov Leave a Comment
Darlene Schacht is offering her best-selling ebook, The Good Wife’s Guide: Embracing Your Role As a Helpmeet, for FREE for a limited time! I have loved everything I’ve read written by Darlene and do not hesitant to recommend her book. Visit her website below to find out how to get the free digital download.
21 Days to a More Disciplined Life by Crystal Paine
24 Oct Leave a Comment
Crystal Paine from Money Saving Mom has just released her new e-book, 21 Days to a More Disciplined Life. For just one more day, you can get it for just $0.99. Crystal is such an inspiration and encouragement to me, and I know this book will help me. I got my copy!:)
Listings 4/5/12
5 Apr Leave a Comment
Resurrection Cookies: Directions & Printable Recipe
Be sure to make these with your children or grandchildren at least once. I could not make these with my girls without me crying. The cookies are absolutely delicious, but, more importantly, the story will stick with your children a long time and will help make the Resurrection story more real.
The 10 Dirtiest Things in Your Home
Lean how to clean the 10 dirtiest things in your home. I didn’t realize the bathtub is dirtier than a toilet!
Six Ways Moms Can Contribute To Their Family’s Finances and a Giveaway!!!!
A stay-at-home mom is not a drain on her husband if she is wise with what has been entrusted to her.
Easy Baking Soda Air Freshener-TUTORIAL
LOVE this!
Homemakers by Choice: Easter Resources
Homemakers by Choice has wonderful Easter resources for your family, including daily Bible reading to prepare your hearts for this holy day. I meant to post this sooner than now, but maybe you can benefit from some of these before Easter.
Heaven for Kids E-book by Randy Alcorn is free at Amazon. If you don’t have a Kindle, you can use the Kindle for PC app to read on your computer.
To Tori Spelling And All Moms Everywhere
Very encouraging short video reminding you that new life is wonderful.
A Wise Woman Builds Her Home eBook Just $1!
7 Mar Leave a Comment
This looks to be a great e-book to encourage you as a Christian lady. It’s on sale for just $1.00, but only for 24 hours.
Book Review: Seasons of Grace Trilogy
25 Jan 2 Comments
 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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