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Biblical womanhood

June 17, 2008: Giveaway time again!
Comments: 10 | Categories: Biblical womanhood

This time, though, it's a giveaway for everyone! Here's the scoop: See, I have this friend named Lylah, who I met through blogging. Lylah is just about the sweetest lady ever, wife to a pastor-husband whom she adores, and Nana to 5 adorable grandkiddos. She is funny, articulate, has delectable...

April 8, 2008: Spring time= Modesty check!
Comments: 9 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Feminine and modest

As always, the GirlTalkers are right on target with a recent post. As the sun begins to shine more frequently, and daffodils and tulips poke their heads up, it's time to be reminded that warmer weather does not not give us permission for less modesty or purposefulness in our dress....

March 20, 2008: Wanting to be the best
Comments: 0 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Faith

GirlTalk blog always has a knack for bringing up topics that are both convicting and wonderfully encouraging. This post is no exception. “Sometimes I don’t want to serve when it is something I don’t think I’m very good at” the young woman humbly confessed to me. The ugly truth behind...

February 23, 2008: Free ebooks from a lovely lady!
Comments: 13 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Books

My dear friend Lylah, the lovely lady behind The Lylah Blog and Money Making Mamas (not to mention Life Coach Moms- she's one busy lady!) has let me know about an exciting offer for all of you! She is going to give away one free ebook to each and every...

January 24, 2008: What does home and family-centered ministry look like?
Comments: 6 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Faith , Family life

In light of the conversation the other day surrounding a woman's ability to minister, while keeping her priority on serving her family from within the home, I thought it would be valuable to explore this topic in a more practical way. It's easy to say that we should be serving...

January 22, 2008: The role of the family in ministering to those around us
Comments: 5 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Faith , Family life

Lindsay has a wonderful post up, entitled Where have all the families gone? Here is an excerpt: One session I attended was titled, “Raising Kids on the Mission Field” and the aim of the class was to supply us with tools for how to make a smooth transition. I was...

January 15, 2008: A thoughtful way to serve others
Comments: 4 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , In the kitchen

Today I read a wonderful post by Kimi at Womanly Pursuits, about how we can serve others through meeting their special dietary needs. Being a member of a family full of different dietary needs (allergies to wheat, milk, sugar, certain vegetables and fruits and legumes, one person who is vegan,...

December 15, 2007: Passionate Housewives- great video clips!
Comments: 0 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Books

I was greatly blessed this morning by watching these video clips of the authors of Passionate Housewives Desperate for God, Jennie Chancey and Stacy McDonald. Click on the image to view the videos. I have not yet bought this book (although I have been longingly looking at the ads for...

November 27, 2007: 5 am club, anyone?
Comments: 12 | Categories: Biblical womanhood

If I had known what the chapter was about, I wouldn't have read it. I should have guessed by the title, I suppose. But there's no going back now. I read it, and now I have to deal with the consequences. The chapter, in the book Shopping for Time: How...

November 20, 2007: Encouragement for weary Mommies
Comments: 0 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Mothering

My sweet husband found this video on YouTube tonight, and said that it made him think of me. I loved it and thought it was so encouraging. Being a Mom can be such a tiring job. I relate to his wife, who sometimes feels at the end of the day...

October 24, 2007: A picture of femininity?
Comments: 4 | Categories: Biblical womanhood , Feminine and modest

This morning, I made out an out-of-character choice of clothing. Despite the fact that it is a typically rainy and gray West Coast day, I looked past my shelf of pants and chose a cute, wool skirt! *gasp* What was I thinking? Well, lately I've been thinking that I need...