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2012 might not be the end of the world, but plenty of people die every year...what are you doing to share the gospel? Everytime we leave our homes we should give our agendas to the Lord, and be ready to speak boldly, to hand out tracts, to live our lives in ways that mirror Jesus to others! Be bold for Him in 2012!-
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Monthly Archives: January 2009
Homemaking: Teaching our Daughters
Came across a great post today that really affirms all we do as mothers, and equally important, how important it is that we teach our daughters all they need to know to equip them to run their own homes some … Continue reading
Posted in Homemaking and Parenting
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Dead to Christ?
That’s the title of my post at Writer…Interrupted today! Let’s see, it’s about Botany, Queen Esther’s 7 year double life, and a really great DVD series and book by Dee Brestin and Kathy Troccoli. Hope to see you there in … Continue reading
Posted in Book Recommendations and Christianity
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Mothers and Dresses
So the other day my eleven year old daughter comes up, hugs me hard and long and says, “You are just so lovable when you wear dresses!” Hmm. I began to wonder if wearing dresses produced a similar magic to … Continue reading
Posted in Life and Parenting
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Winter Hike
Got a fair-weather day up and coming? Grab it and go on a hike! We’d been waiting for just such a day to whisk my hubby off and show him some cool stuff we’d discovered with Farmer John and his … Continue reading
Posted in Family Ties and Life
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Remedies for Hormonal Headaches
I’ve been getting some behind-the-scenes email queries about certain health issues. I think there is a real desire to go natural when possible, and I have to admit, even *I’ve* been somewhat surprised, and as a result, highly excited by … Continue reading
Posted in Book Recommendations, Health and Herbal Helps
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Casualties of the American Dream
Every dream has its price. Some of the costs are obvious, while others sneak up on you, gradually. In the name of progress, as Henry would say. That would be the Henry of Henry and the Great Society, which I … Continue reading
Posted in Book Recommendations, Culture and Life
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Monday Mornings
I love Monday mornings! Sundays are busy for us, so having a day at home is always something to look forward to! Plus, my children are usually over-tired from a busy Awana club meeting the night before, so they sleep … Continue reading
Posted in Home Schooling, Homemaking and Life
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Herbal Helps for Coughs and Colds
Rubbing my hands together with glee…this is such a fascinating subject! I’ve mentioned here before what an education I’ve received from the book, 10 Essential Herbs by Lalitha Thomas. Farmer John gave me this book–FYI, to those of you who … Continue reading
Posted in Book Recommendations, Health and Herbal Helps
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What’s for Lunch?
Mean Green Tortilla Soup! Mmm! Picture a bowl with a handful of cheese, some oven-toasted corn tortilla strips, two or three slices of avacado and a delicious chicken-corn-salsa verde soup poured over all of the above…that’s what we’re having for … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking and Food
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Start the New Year off right with daily Bible reading
Happy New Year! January first is, to many people, a fresh slate. Why not take advantage of a brand new year to spur your children, your mate and even…yourself…into making daily time in God’s word a priority? Here’s a novel … Continue reading
Posted in Book Recommendations, Christianity, Family Ties and Life
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