You Get to Build a Home

"Homemaking is an art, and you have the privilege of expressing and developing all your talents there in a little place called home. 

You get to build...beautify...organize...create...fuss...express yourself.

You get to read and study and grow and master nutrition, finances, horticulture, design, wardrobe, etc. 

And you also get to shape your children, to give their precious lives a bend toward God. To nurture their souls with good things of God. To pass on the truth about Jesus to one more generation. And to do so means you've got to be dedicated, organized, and a woman of purpose. 

And you've got to have the spunk and energy to follow through on all dedication, organization, and purpose that answering God's high calling and homemaking requires. 

Oh, that we would embrace this essential for godly living! That we would own and accept God's high calling to make our house a home. That the "journal" of our life would report that we have not been born in vain--but that we have lived out our high and sacred mission on earth. "

~ an excerpt from A Woman's High Calling  by Elizabeth George

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Do You Know If You Are Going to Heaven?

 

Sweet friend, do you know if you are saved and going to heaven or not?

This is the most important question of your whole life.

If you don't know READ THIS NOW!!!

Devotional Books for Your Family

Are you planning on doing a devotional in 2023?

Or maybe would like for your child or teen to go through one?

Devotionals are popular right now because they start on the first of the year and you can go by date throughout the year reading an inspiring message usually that goes hand-in-hand with Scripture (all though it should not replace your regular reading if at all possible).

FREE Bible Reading Plans for 2023

Are you looking to read through the Bible this year?

Every year in January my husband likes to print out a Bible reading plan for the family. This year he printed out two different options for the children that he thought they might like. It was funny because the two older boys had printed out on of the same exact plans just a few months ago!

How to Pick a Planner for 2023

The other day the children and I were having breakfast and we were talking about how quickly the month of December has flown by and how rapidly the new year is approaching us.

So I have been looking around at planners for 2023 to plan out the new year with--it's so fun to search for that perfect planner. 

30 Days of Praying for the New Year

When I became a young Christian I had participated in many different areas of ministry trying to see what area I liked best. I remember doing some door greeting, children's ministry, and many other areas but the area that I always fondly look back to is the time when I was part of a special prayer team at our local church.

How to Plan the New Year with Your Husband

If you and your husband like to plan, you might want to make it a tradition to plan your new year together.

My husband and I always like to do this every year and it helps us to address the important things and set a course when life can get busy.

How to Help Your Child Set New Year's Goals

Don't you love a new start?

Our kids do too!

Just how we as adults take time and plan and prepare for a new year it is also sometimes beneficial to help your children to set new year goals as well.

7 Benefits of Having a Prayer Journal

Have you been wanting to pray more this year?

Prayer is important - the Bible says:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God." 

~Phillipians 4:6

How to Declutter Your Home After Christmas

Do you take down all your Christmas decor the day after Christmas or do you wait awhile before taking it down?

I have done the both, but this this year we will be turning the tree into a New Year 2023 Tree (we left all the gold on it) and it turned out fabulous. I loved it and so did the kids. It allowed us to keep it up longer and enjoy the beautiful lights. 

18 Ways to Have a Meaningful Christmas

The holiday season is in full swing!

This year I want to challenge everyone to give your family the priceless and valuable gift of the memories of learning to SERVE and BLESS others at this special time.

There are only a few weeks until Christmas....if we plan accordingly there are many things we can think of doing to give our children a special legacy that they will remember for their entire life and teach your grandchildren as well.

How to Bless a Single Mom at Christmas

Do you know a single mom?

Things can be tough for them year around but around the holidays can sometimes be the hardest.

And while they may not always share the struggle they are going through, this is an especially wonderful time to reach out and do something special for them.