...latest news here is that Mom began work on a new book last week! Her topic is “true beauty” from a biblical perspective. She wants to help women see through our culture’s false standard of beauty and false promises about beauty, so they...

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...we’re excited to launch The 52home Project here at girltalk.Every weekday for the next 52 weeks, Janelle will post a picture of ordinary life—our ordinary lives—as seen through the lense of her...

...told, they LOVE to win. Games in our home are quite loud, filled with much laughter, and well, more then a few opportunities for sanctification!Recently our good friends, Don and Trish, passed down some games their chil...

...girltalkers have a weakness for homemade bread, and we are always on the lookout for new recipes. Mom recently discovered Buttermilk Refrigerator Rolls and they’ve made regular appearances at dinner ever since....

...is a young teen that is in a Christian home, but I don't see a heart that yearns for God.  I have prayed for him off and on, but now I want to make the commitment to fast and pray before the Lord for him. SarahM...

...her 4 kids. God in His wisdom took her home sooner than anyone would have expected, instantly in a car accident during my freshman year of college (1996). She was 44. I was 18. At her funeral service, several ladies contr...

...on a day-to-day basis in my own home. Sinful attitudes such as anger and judgmentalism were at an all-time high, and my desire to fight sin was weak. I was not quick to humbly receive my husband’s counsel. I ...

...prize! You will each get $100 to the home store of your choice. Our first winner is Janie Grange. Woohoo, Janie! You are gonna love reading Janie’s story because what started out as “pick one spot&rdquo...

...They are rather to be admired than fathomed.”  Thomas Watson...

...Warfield empathically hammered home this point when he said: “There is nothing in us or done by us, at any stage of our earthly development, because of which we are acceptable to God.  We must always be...

...in training my sisters and me in homemaking—for which I am very grateful. Most of this training occurred in the home and she was our teacher. But she also tapped friends i...

...I were jealous of her newly organized home; so today we tackled our kitchen. We are giving each and every cabinet a thorough clean. Writing this post is my chance to sit down for a few minutes! All this organizing r...

...followed by links to the others. A Homemaker’s Dilemma June 15 2009 at 6:32 am   |   by Nicole Whitacre “I’m a feminist in remission,” Julie confessed in her email to...

...a woman’s calling in the home, marginalize motherhood, sneer at modesty, and abhor wifely submission. Yet these qualities are all an intrinsic part of God’s perfect, exquisitely beautiful design for wo...

...twitter and texting allow moms at home to stay connected with the outside world like never before; the Internet makes it possible for women to contribute skills and gifts to the church and the marketplace, while at <...

...by Nicole Whitacre Filed under Homemaking Holidays and Seasons This year, on December 26, the Mahaney clan will descend upon Grandma's house—all loud, laughing, thirty-six of us. And this year, as with ever...

...midst of the general busyness of her home. "Take one step at a time, every step under Divine warrant and direction.” exhorts Charles Bridges. It’s holiday advice we’ve shared with you before, but worth...

...Mom, I brought these quarters home from Mom-Mom’s house!” the accused brother defended himself. As I tried to get the story from them, one…at…a…time, the words of blame kept flowi...

...today! You too can bring girltalk home to your computer. But be sure to keep visiting us here to see our ever-changing decor. We’ll keep a seat for ya!    ...

...and the many chores to be tended to at home, Mary used every available moment to do odd jobs for friends and neighbors. Every penny she earned was carefully laid aside, until at long last she had saved enough to buy a Bib...

...played cards, talked, and I cooked a homemade meal for these wonderful brothers and sisters. God sure knew that sitting at home thinking about me, myself, and I would only be a devi...

...some days I still want to go “home” to Roanoke, but we can wholeheartedly say that the boundary lines have fallen for us in pleasant places. We are very blessed! Our worldly loss has been great gain....

...sight; families forced to sell their home; families who can’t sell their home. Maybe you are experiencing economic hardship, or fear you might be next. If so, we think yo...

...Everything was new and unfamiliar: my home, friends, job, grocery store, and especially the weather!Brian has joked that we should have bought stock in Kleenex, given how much I cried that first winter. Eleven years late...

...and beauty” to my home. Yesterday, with the help of Janelle and four of my grandchildren, I purchased supplies from Michaels and picked six pumpkins from a local farm market. We followed Renee’s...

...book, The Hidden Art of Homemaking. Check back tomorrow for our grand-prize winner!...

...course asked if they could bring some home. Inspiration struck--I had this large glass votive urn that I had been wanting to fill with something for fall. Why of course...acorns!  Why hadn't I thought of that? So th...

...strangers and sojourners. We have come home to God. Everybody who trusts in Jesus finds a home in God.” If we have trusted in Jesus, we have found a home: "I feel very strongly that this modern fear of the home becoming non-existent can be countered only if those of us who want to be sure our...

...Schaeffer’s The Hidden Art of Homemaking to create a centerpiece every night for dinner—“transforming [our] ordinary meal-table into a place of surprise and beauty.” I tried to conjure up in my...

...mother is the hub of the home, holding all the spokes in place. Without her being at her post, the family spins out of control and falls apart.” p. 110When school starts, do you find that it gets more...

...had recently made her a delicious homemade French Dip Sandwich and she gave me the recipe over the phone.I rushed to the store, got my ingredients, came home, and assembled the s...

...a shut-in or resident of a nursing home. She could visit a halfway house or work release facility to do Bible study with female inmates. There are so many people who cannot easily come to our home. When Amanda arrived at the sale, she found the attractive, perfect cake had already been sold. She grabbed her cell phone and called her mom...  Alice was horrified - sh...

...nurturing godly children from a godly home environment. Women who dedicate the best years of their lives to this challenging endeavor are not to be laughed at and pitied, but highly esteemed.” p. 98 Do you eve...

...order bring about godly change in our home. If you find yourself in a similar situation, here are a few ideas to prayerfully consider in light of God’s Word: Pray. The hearts of husbands are in God’s han...

...been content with a relatively orderly home without a hard and fast cleaning schedule. Being able to live with dust may be hereditary – my mom and grandma were able to tolerate a little dust, although they fussed ab...

...9:30 and to buy the cake and bring it home. When Amanda arrived at the sale, she found the attractive, perfect cake had already been sold. She grabbed her cell phone and called her mom...  Alice was horrified - sh...

...They gratefully moved to their own home about that time! We’ve also hosted two single international Pastor's College students, and three other single men, and have joyfully walked through courtship and marriage ...

...is often hosting people in her home—for an overnight or extended stay. And she does it with joy. Charlotte has the “show hospitality without grumbling” thing down! She doesn’t complain, but...

...sermon pairs well with a tall glass of homemade lemonade....

...things handy to pull out, use the semi-homemade line of thought and serve your guest without stressing (or not inviting because of the intimidation). Heather ---------- *I went through the church directory and made a...

...of school or the kitchen table at home, to provide all we need—strength, wisdom, perseverance and patience—to help us glorify God. And Mercy’s right behind, to pick us up when we fall: bringing pard...

...husband and children, caring for our home.   We must ask ourselves—what am I spending my strength on? Where does most of my time and energy go? Where am I trying to “win it”? Have I allowed t...

...People are blessed just to be in your home. There is a learning curve so start simple! The good hostess is the person who makes you feel welcome, relaxed, and part of his or her life. Take stock of your strengths and wea...

... John and Mary gave up and headed home, laughing at all of the stories they would be able to tell their grandchildren some day. As for the groom who told me this story?  His wedding went off without a hitch....

...with me for my recovery since her home (unlike mine) had a master bedroom on the first floor. Even though I didn’t take her up on her offer, it’s a perfect example of Julie’s heart for hospitality.J...

...it cheerfully. This hits close to home for me. Especially during the exhausting “Three Hours Before Small Group Meeting” choreography: Dinner has to be made and served, dishes cleared and washed, kids fed...

...square inch” of our lives, our homes and our relationships.Randy Stinson, president of CBMW, explains why this is so important:  “Over the years I have been most criticized when I have tried to detail m...

...life.  Though my mom has used her home countless times to serve, bless, and welcome relatives and church members, God has recently used her hospitality in evangelism. Last year, my mom started to befriend my neighbor...

...the same for us today. “A home from a biblical perspective” explains Lisa Tatlock, “is to be a place of refuge and a center for evangelism.” How can you make your home, giving of our resources, serving them, taking an interest in their lives, we show the world that “love covers a multitude of sins." And hospitality says something to our ...

...StrauchOur budget is too tight.Our home is too small.We don’t have a couch. We don’t have a dishwasher.The painter’s plastic hanging in the middle of our living room isn’t very attractive.I&rsq...

...to know the people we invite into our homes. These conversation starters will help you show God's love to strangers. Thank you Nancy! Hospitality Questions (Downloadable PDF) Questions to Get to Know People Better1. Wher...

...in and through the context of the home” (Practicing Hospitality, Pat Ennis & Lisa Tatlock) Showing hospitality is not limited to having people into our home (although t...

...of hospitality either. I considered my home to be merely one of many possible places to get together with people. So when my husband Steve and I would plan to hang out with church members, neighbors, family and friends, I...

...who creates a warm and peaceful home, who exemplifies purity, self-control, and kindness in her character and who gladly submits to her husband’s leadership—for all the days God grants her life. I dare ...

...self-control and purity, be workers at home, kind and submissive: that the word of God may not be reviled. (v. 5) so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us. (v. 8) so that...

...is a wife supposed to juggle both her home and work responsibilities in a situation like this?  Carolyn: Yes, we know women in all of these situations and more besides. I have a friend who decided, together with her...

...humble questions on this topic of homemaking, so I put them to Mom for an impromptu girltalker to girltalker interview. Nicole: What about cases where a husband does not value the wife’s role as

...to last week’s posts on “A Homemaker’s Dilemma.” Your resolve to live out Scripture’s teaching in your homes, even when it is difficult, is a testimony t...

...have to say it hits a little close to home. Kinda reminds me of how it sounds when my sisters and I are in the same room.Happy weekend,Janelle for my mom and sisters "Women, whose lives are harder, need jokes more than m...

...does what in the home matters! God has given husbands and wives unique roles that he wants us to joyfully fulfill. This truth is under intense attack from our worldly culture. So we must carefully consider God's Word...

...designation of the woman as “home manager” (Tit. 2:3-5, 1 Tim. 5:14, Prov. 31:10ff).  This responsibility to “rule” over our domain is a privilege from our gracious Creator and thus a task...

...ago and the new book about sharing the home responsibilities 50/50, I just had a question, or maybe, a dilemma. I stay at home full time, homesch...

...Friday Funny from the home front today.... Recently we bought some Bible stories dramatized on cd. My six-year-old son Jack was listening to them by the hour and I was thrilled. This morning, however, I began to think...

...required her to work outside the home, she never sacrificed her care for her boys.They each played sports and she found a way to attend all their games, often rising at 4:30 am so she could get to work early and be ...

...equally in the responsibilities in the home. Thus the title, Getting to 50/50.These two authors were very pleasant and gracious. They were not the militant, angry type who can easily offend many. And they weren’t me...

...all your encouragement about our new home. We’re so glad you like it!  We’ve thought a lot lately, as we’ve worked on this new site, about why we do this—why we blog about biblical...

...Welcome to our new home. We’re so excited to show you around the place. As you can see, we’ve got new wallpaper, new pictures on the walls, and each room is full of girltalk resources that we hope will...

...Welcome to our new home. We’re so excited to show you around the place. As you can see, we’ve got new wallpaper, new pictures on the walls, and each room is full of girltalk resources that we hope will...

The home can provide many opportunities for artistic expression in ordinary, everyday life.

...a woman’s calling in the home, marginalize motherhood, sneer at modesty, and abhor wifely submission. Yet these qualities are all an intrinsic part of God’s perfect, exquisitely beautiful design for wo...

...Tori with us (she stays at home with my mother-in-law). I try to explain that there is a quiet rule at the library, and that Tori, who loves nothing better than the sound of her own high-pitched squeals, would...

...graduated, got married, and left home. For the answer, Janis turned to Scripture and there she found God’s wisdom and direction for this new season of her life. Recently, at the women's session at the Sovereig...

...to love their families, care for their homes, be pure, self-controlled, and submissive to their own husbands.We’ve got a job to do ladies! And this isn’t just a task for a select few. Titus 2 is clear—if you are an ...

...with only one or two children still at home. Once a month we try to meet for fellowship, and I treasure these times. We often talk about how different our life is now than when our children were small. We aren’t interru...

...“peaceful” situation in your home. It may initiate a conflict or a trial. But there is too much at stake not to take action. We want our teenagers to reap the sweet fruit of repentance. 4.    B...

...this Good Friday we want to pass along a few ideas for reminding our families of the significance of Christ’s death and resurrection, and sharing the good news of the gospel with others.First of all, the folks from St. Helens Bishopsgate in the UK who...

...naps or get up early to work on your home business. Maybe more drastic action is necessary. You may need to put a project on hold or set aside your hobby for a season.Whatever it takes, let me encourage you to clear awa...

...significant endeavors such as a home business or serving opportunity. Ask yourself:Does my time spent on ________ cut into my time for consistent practice of the spiritual disciplines?Does _________ hinder me from ...

...twitter and texting allow moms at home to stay connected with the outside world like never before; the Internet makes it possible for women to contribute skills and gifts to the church and the marketplace, while at <...

...Austin?"   "At home, in my locked house!!!"   Don't think it can't happen "again" or "worse"... that being said, I have never left, locked or lost my keys si...

...This time my surprise was dinner at a homey, rustic restaurant followed by the play “The Miracle Worker” at a nearby theatre. It was a wonderful evening. And if you will indulge me I’d like to say a word to my hus...

...a beautiful picture of a godly, loving home. Elisabeth Elliot’s parents raised six children to serve God, and she weaves their wise counsel throughout the book. Here are a few thoughts to consider:“Training must come ...

...got a homegrown Friday Funnies for you today. At least, it is funny to me now—but not so much in the moment. It began last week when Mike got into a small car accident. (No, that’s not the funny part. It...

...Show Yourself a SAHM” [SAHM=Stay At Home Mom] she describes her unexpectedly rough entry into her new role as full-time wife, mother, and homemaker:I'm not sure when it hit me....

...portion of your lives in the homemaking profession—from twenty or thirty to upwards of fifty years or more. That’s no small amount of time!And the commands in Scripture to love, follow and help a husband, to...

...friends have grown up in a Christian home or been a Christian for twenty years, you’re missing someone--friends who need salvation. Often it can be so easy for us as women to get consumed by our school or work and we ...

...two and three)3.    Homemaking Training (parts one and two)4.    Good Works (part one and two)5.    LearningWe hope God will help you to walk through this season wise...

...get to that. Good works begin at home right outside our bedroom door. Paul says that young people should “first learn to show godliness to their own household and to make some return to their parents, for this is ...

...dedicated to good works, beginning at home, and flowing outward into the church and community. As a teenager you have the time, energy, and opportunity to give yourself to a wide variety of good works. And what’s reall...

...two and three)3.    Homemaker Training (part one and two)Contrast these with the typical teenage priorities:1.    Popularity2.    Independence 3.   ...

...cut off!” I guess we have too many home improvement projects, and not enough science – now we have to teach him what an umbilical cord is! Have a great weekend everyone!Nicole for the girls  ...

...Homemaking is a career that demands considerable expertise, may encompass decades of our lives, and has the potential to spread the gospel to our families, churches, communities, and future generations. That’s a career...

...are all appointed to be keepers of the home (Prov. 31:10-31; 1 Tim. 5:14; Titus 2:5). Someday you may be called to love a husband and bring up children and make a home for them. Or ...

...may have only a few short years at home with your mom, so grab hold of this deal before it’s too late! ...

...even after settling into our current home, I still put it off. However my mornings were hectic instead of peaceful, and I knew that re-resolving to rise early each morning would serve me and my family. Now that I'm back...

...series by making us laugh... At Home with Humor Our home was always full of laughter. My dad inherited a quick wit and hilarious sense of humor from his dad. He...

...are Kristin's reflections on the home she grew up in...and the home she lives in now: My New Old Home My parents are busy...

...memories from home are up today... Where Home Is Each time I’ve visited Mom’s house recently, it looks different than the time before. Another...

...going to re-post our memories of the home we grew up in, originally prompted by our parent's move to a new home and Kristin and Brian's purchase of their old home.    When we realize that Jesus is the answer to our deepest longing, even Christmas longings, each Advent brings us closer to his glorious return to earth. When we see...

...and with it came the most delicious homemade white bread. It has since become a staple here at the Bradshaw house. Over Thanksgiving Nicole found a recipe for some Honey Cinnamon Butter- the perfect complement to Tali'...

...Christmas music began playing in our home even before Thanksgiving (My mom is a firm believer in waiting until the day after Thanksgiving, but I personally like to enjoy the Christmas holiday as long as possible!). It�...

...of place as a circus act at a funeral home. For Christians though, Christmas is never out of place. Sure, the trappings of the holiday may be more painful than pleasant some years. But Christmas for the Christian can b...

...but she had the incarnate God in her home. And Jesus told her not to worry about all that. Only one thing is necessary, He said: sit and listen to me. This doesn’t mean we are to leave the Christmas shopping unfinish...

...Benadryl.When Matt arrived home, his arm was swollen even more and he was finding it extremely difficult not to scratch it.  Treatment required: anti-itch cream.  Sounds good, right.  He found s...

...people come,Raise the song of harvest home!All is safely gathered in,Ere the winter storms begin;God our Maker, doth provideFor our wants to be supplied:Come to God's own temple, come,Raise the song of harvest

...kids look like today? Perhaps your home is a place of peace and tranquility, your fears as insignificant as gnats to swat away. Or maybe trials are washing over you like relentless waves. Your anxieties are...

...privilege. He has placed them in a home where they have heard His truth. They have seen the transforming power of grace in the lives of His people. Your prayer and expectation is that the gospel will overcome their re...

...work or pinned to my bulletin board at home. If your soul is burdened today (especially you battle-weary moms) I pray these words encourage you to rest in God. “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will ac...

...I currently work outside of the home, so the only time I seem to be able to care for our home is briefly after work…if we don’t have a home even if it’s after the day is done and we’re all in bed. When he comes home and I’m already asleep (I really try to stay up for him ...

...friend’s house before my husband got home from work. He came home to a dark candlelit house with notes leading up to the bedroom. It was a lot of fun my husband enjoyed it. Wendy ...

...not complaining about my work in the home, but instead embrace it with joy.  We have a large family, and the duties that fall on my shoulders throughout the day are many.   Early on in our marriage, when ...

...of iced tea.  When he arrived home and saw these things it meant the world to him! The other thing that was very successful was I taught our two year old daughter to say, "Thank you for working Daddy!" ...

...wrote to say that she’s creatively challenged like me and would love more than ten ways to do her husband good.  I applaud your eagerness, Chelsea! So, girltalk readers, we need your help again. Email us (successful) ways you have found to...

...in an extra-special way when he comes home from work.    * Lead the children in a time of honoring him.    * Ask him: “What is one way I can be a better wife?” Then do it!...

...to call it that) is split between our homes in Montgomery County, MD (Mom, Janelle and Kristin) and Fairfax County, VA (Nicole). Both counties are suburbs of Washington, DC. Every region has its quirks and peculiaritie...

...need to ask. So here’s some weekend homework: let’s take a few minutes and ask our husbands, “What is one way that I can do you good?” And let’s be prepared for action--even if it’s laundry....

...my photography and in decorating our home. Mike really appreciates the many family pictures hanging on our walls and also the wacky decorating schemes I come up with--like a traffic light hanging from my living room cei...

...at my church we watched the first of three videos that comprise this year's Sovereign Grace Ministries mission presentation. Even if you are not a member of a Sovereign Grace church, I think you will be excited to see how the gospel is going forth...

...Motherhood can consume us, the home is an endless cycle of chores, and then we try to carve out some time for ourselves—our own hobbies and interests. There can be little time or energy left to do our husbands g...

... Caramel Apple Pizza From Taste of Home 2001 Annual Quick Recipe Book 1 tube (18 ounces) refrigerated sugar cookie dough1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened1/2 cup peanut butter1/2 cup packed brown sugar2 Tabl...

...probably raised expectations for homemade gifts we’ll never be able to meet again: brownies from a box are going to be underwhelming after the variety of delicious bars, cookies and muffins we delivered last week....

...jars of caramel topping, and sugar for homemade caramel sauce. The newly created girltalk test kitchens swung into action. (I have to admit:  it’s not as easy as it looks on The Food Network. I guess it helps t...

...example, when we hit hectic seasons as homemakers, Mom has taught us girls that after sitting at Jesus’ feet, we should attend to three priorities before anything else: (1) Our husband: “What one thing would p...

...to make lots of money, own a second home, drive a nice car, enjoy the luxuries of modern life?     Am I worldly if I read fashion magazines and wear trendy clothes? Do I have to be out of style in order ...

...a huge box of pumpkins. Upon arriving home (having successfully located the brownie mix) I noticed a pumpkin on my neighbor’s porch. Then it dawned on me: it’s Fall! It’s time for apple cider, pumpkin c...

...dressing room mirror or our closet at home, John Calvin, the great reformer, has two questions for us. In short, he wonders, what do our clothes say about our relationship to God? “Where is our gratefulness toward ...

...and MJ came home from the hospital today and hopefully they will both have a good night sleep tonight. We'll sign off with just the Friday Funnies today. Maybe this young girl can give Caly some babysitting...

...and well-fed belly that he had a home and was well taken care of. He calmly came over to me, I gave him a few pats on his head;he then followed me into my house, slowly walked down the hall, curled up in the corne...

...up our little series on training young homemakers. As moms trying to teach our daughters to love the home, we can often feel alone and helpless. On one side is our culture,...

...Your desire to honor God and love the home in the season God has placed you is so commendable. You stand out in stark and beautiful contrast to the selfish vision of womanhood in our culture. Your humble obedience to God...

...been enjoying the current Homemaking series, but at the same time it makes me even more aware of the desires of my heart to be a wife and mom. Well--I'm almost 24 and there certainly isn't any man on the hori...

...us all she knew about managing a home, but aware of her own limitations, she also positioned us to learn from others. Where she saw gaps in her own gifting or skills, she sought out other women to help fill them in...

...hearts and prioritizing time in the home, we need to train them in all the nitty-gritty daily tasks of homemaking. I’ll offer one or two simple suggestions from what my mom...

...How do we train daughters to be future homemakers?  Let’s get practical. For starters, I’d like to suggest that we train them to love the home by having them spend...

...interrupting the homemaking series with a baby watch update.... Another visit to the doctor yesterday. I'm now 3 to 4 centimeters and in the words of my doc, "girlie's head is very, very low". She thinks...

...As we talk about training future homemakers, I must clarify that this isn’t all we are training our daughters to do. There are many vital aspects of our daughters’ education and character development that are...

...about how to train our daughters to be homemakers. So many of you asked this question during our Homemaking series, but we ran out of time to talk about it before vacation. We girls h...

...she would be a holy, humble, happy, home-loving girl. Not only is this my prayer, but it will also be the focus of my training. And that’s the subject of our posts this week (at your request). How do we train our...

We are home from vacation and unpacking.  We thought you might enjoy a few outtakes from the family picture.

...been lovin’ all the home-talk, but now we’re going to leave home—only for two weeks!—for our annual family vacation. Sunday, the Mahaney clan will head for the hills...

...have always loved the art of homemaking.  I am a single woman in my 30’s and work a full-time job.I am able to live out my passion by slowly learning creative and inexpensive ways to show hospitality...

...of a godly mother’s example in the home, the importance of intentional homemaker training, and the redeeming grace of God in using our efforts—however incomplete we think they m...

...conversation has been all about homemaking lately. So many of you have written to tell us of your delight in and commitment to homemaking. Your example is inspiring! But in...

...work, I admit the woman drudges in the home, as a man might drudge [at his work]. But if it means that the hard work is more heavy because it is trifling, colorless and of small import to the soul, then as I say, I give i...

...talked about marriage, motherhood and homemaking, and of course, enjoyed spending time with Nancy. This week, ROH re-aired three episodes from that discussion. You can read transcripts or listen online. A Mother's Exampl...

...homemakers, we can be keenly, and somewhat painfully aware of our lack of specialized skill. Many of us trained for a specific field of work only to leave it behind to come home...

...that as long as I maintain my life, home and family, I am free to pursue what I enjoy: namely decorating, design, and photography. Not that any of that is wrong... not that it can't be pursued. But for me, what a preoc...

...at the end of a conference session where CJ and I fielded questions, a woman approached me with a query of her own: “So what do you do on the side?” she inquired. “On the side?” I echoed, not fully comprehending her question. “What do...

...seemed a proper ending to our week on homemaking.... Happy July 4th!Nicole for the girltalkers Independence Day On July 4 each year, we Americans may pause (perhaps only for a moment) in between barbecues and beach...

...who invest their gifts in the home don’t usually get much attention, so today I want to highlight two of them. They are not the only women I know whose gifts and talents are utilized for the good of their family....

...It is not only homemakers who need to remember that their current season is not a holding pattern or a hindrance. Two of our single readers also see that it is important to apply these truths to their lives and...

...gifts” because she is primarily at home, caring for small children. She is not alone in her struggle. I can remember occasionally battling similar thoughts in those early years of nursing infants, changing diapers and...

...thinking. Throughout my career as a homemaker I’ve been tempted to look past the duties of the day to the more “important,” “significant,” or “exciting” work of tomorrow. “When the baby sleeps through...

...chapter on “The Honor of Working at Home” I reflected upon the memories of living in this home and being a homemaker. These thoughts seem es...

...home was always full of laughter. My dad inherited a quick wit and hilarious sense of humor from his dad. He taught us to laugh—laugh at ourselves and laugh along with each other. To this day, whenever we get...

...are busy packing to move out of their home. The boxes are piling up and the pictures are coming down from the walls. Actually, it’s still strange for me to think this way, but legally it is my

...so much to do in the present! So our home wasn’t about preserving memories so much as making more. The peach bedroom I once shared with my two sisters (bunk beds and a trundle—but Janelle would always sleep with ...

...four when we first moved into our home on a cold February day in 1986. Chad wasn’t even born yet. Today, a sunny one in June, twenty-two years later, I’m boxing up (and sometimes throwing out) two decades worth o...

...her on her first day in her new home. We are still a week away from our official move as we will be having some work done on the house over the next few days.                ...

...babysitting for two kids from a broken home this summer, 8 hours a day, 3 days a week. That is a lot longer than I have ever worked before! My goal in this is not only to minister to that family, but also to train and pre...

...going to have DEAR time at home this summer. I'll let the boys each pick their own special place in the house to read. Even though Liam and Owen can still only do picture books, I don’t think it’s ...

...With my son finishing school next week I’ve begun to think about summer. Even though we have a lot going on between vacation, moving, and our church’s Summer Celebration camp for kids, I also have goals I want to accomplish and memories I want to...

...This time my surprise was dinner at a homey, rustic restaurant followed by the play “The Miracle Worker” at a nearby theater. It was a wonderful evening. And if you will indulge me I’d like to say a wor...

...and their families waiting at home. Thank you for another year of heroic sacrifice on behalf of all of us.) This morning I woke up in a comfortable bed in a quiet neighborhood, looking forward to a relaxing holi...

...Kristin and transfer ownership of the home we’ve lived in for twenty-two years to them. Now, our grandsons will eat cereal in the kitchen, wrestle with their daddy in the living room, play swords in the basement, and s...

...and I bought our first home three years ago.  It was small, but it was ours.  The Lord graciously provided the perfect amount of money for us to enter the housing market.  We fixed up our pl...

...guy, and the girls were living at home. It was then that CJ and I first began to consider moving to a different house in the area. We pursued various options including purchasing land, buying in a new neighborhood ...

...secretary. I had planned to move back home with my family before heading off to a Bible college in Texas in a matter of days. However, my friends hounded me until I reluctantly agreed to stay one extra week to hear and m...

...ago. Then we drove fourteen hours home, and I’ve spent a week trying to catch up on all my responsibilities. But to see how much it blessed my mom? It was absolutely, most definitely worth it!...

...I saw an interview with a man whose home was destroyed by a twister. Miraculously his entire family escaped, but he lost everything that he owned. Nothing like the severe trials of others to put my own (lack of) trial...

...for her life.  When I was at her home, not long after the diagnosis, she said to me, "Dianna, what can be greater than meeting Jesus?  I get to finally meet my Savior, who died for me!"  I stood ...

...Grandmother Roe’s simple but lovely home, where peace prevailed.  It was always orderly and clean.  Nothing was ever out of place or lost.  No one ever seemed in a hurry.  There were no angry word...

...had us stay in their house on our way home, even though my nanny was in extreme pain. Even though she was very uncomfortable, she still walked around the entire city with us and even went to the American Girl Place. She ...

...in a church and at times a retirement home.  Of course all this is done as unto the Lord. She is always grateful for the ability to “pass on to others what the Lord has given” (to her).  Her response when w...

...who trusts the Lord and loves her home.  Grandmommy, always joyful being busy at home, has cooked and cleaned and made chores like folding laundry a joy.  She even made...

...her to visit the women in her church homebound ministry, and she really loved people...of any age or type, but especially my Grandad. She was a beautiful vessel set apart for the Lord's purposes. Our family moved in ...

...was a prominent businessman in his hometown of Marden.  My great-great grandmother, great-grandmother, and my grandfather lived together, helping to run my great-grandfather's business.  During the early 192...

...and fish fry were always the best, home-made ice cream, pound cakes and trips in the motor home. In middle school we went out west, way out, to the Rockies and to Palo Duro canyon...

...potatoes, gravy, peanut beans, and homemade apple pie. Spending the night at Granny's farm, meant waking up to fried eggs, sausage, bacon, and biscuits. She would cook a meal for seven, and then clean up after us and ...

...reasons, so she was nearly always at home.  There was little doubt that Grandma would be there, often whistling away as she worked.  If she wasn't busy working at something, we usually found her seated on the ...

...but just name a few, She helps my Mom Home School my brother, Now he can add the 2’s!She watches us for Dad and Mom So they can go to meetings, She watches us a lot you see, And always gives a cheerful greeting!We ...

...smell of fresh banana bread. Your home has always been our 'home away from home'. You are such a special person (I'm stealing your phrase!...

...me to want to be a wife, mother, and homemaker. Grandma was very shy and reserved - she never had deep conversations with me, or gave out profound wisdom.  All she did was to live out the quiet and loving life of a...

...to leave behind: the priority of home and family. Yet, it is that simple, steadfast love of home and family that made such a deep and lasting impression on their grandchildren...

...helping my teenage son with Algebra homework. I know that if x and y both equal zero, than the answer is zero. Not so when it comes to the irrationality of fear. Take Psalm 53:5 for example, says Flavel: “There they...

...  I want every creature to have a home. I don't Spring Clean because ...    I love all the seasons and don't want the others to   get jealous I don't pull weeds in the garden because ...  ...

...his assigned house clean, correct all homework, and complete science projects, cook, do laundry, and pay a list of 'pretend' bills with not enough money. In addition, each man will have to budget in money for grocerie...

...best donuts in the world. Oh and her homemade bread, toasted with some butter—it really doesn’t get much better than that. My love for my mom’s mom goes a lot deeper than food of course, but I cannot...

...the meeting about how we needed to go home and apologize to our kids for unkind words that very morning! C.J. pointed out that speech is significant. In other words, our words matter. It's just that there are so many of ...

...talented co-worker, the more organized homemaker, the more capable homeschool teacher, the more energetic servant, the more gifted than you at whatever you do. And you know what? Thes...

...is a tradition in the Mahaney home. (This year’s tournament is bitter sweet for us though, and you can read why over at CJ’s blog.) Yesterday was an unusual Selection Sunday as CJ was returning

...of life, from students, to stay at home moms to those whose children are grown and gone. Thanks to the marvel of the world-wide-web, you can help spread the gospel to people and places you may never see; or, if you&rs...

...that I brought my sweet girl home from the hospital. And, well, to be quite honest, it feels like yesterday that my friend “postpartum depression” also followed me home ...

...the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalm 126:5-6 “This psalm teaches the tough truth that there is work to be done whether I am emotionally up for i...

...everything here in Washington State...home of the first Starbucks." See ya Monday! Nicole for the girltalkers...

...that I brought my sweet girl home from the hospital. And, well, to be quite honest, it feels like yesterday that my friend “postpartum depression” also followed me home ...

...(with two small children) left their home and family in Nebraska to join Sovereign Grace Fellowship in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They uprooted and moved because of a conviction about the importance of the local church and...

...engaged in her domestic concerns at home, her mind was solemnly arrested; and she was soon added to the Christian sisterhood. The praying mother lived a few years to enjoy their Christian society. They surrounded her d...

...how to be better wives, mothers and homemakers. We stayed at the diner so long that our friendly waitress Robin served us breakfast and lunch, and finished her shift before we packed it up! Here’s a snippet from...

...“kids don’t try this at home.” Why? Because kids can’t safely perform complex science experiments on their own. They need help. A similar warning should be issued to all of us when it comes to k...

...eyes, Madonna had every right to be home feeling sorry for herself, but Madonna refused. She laid aside all thoughts of self and gave her life away for the glory of her Savior. John Piper says, “If you live gladl...

...days you’ll find me at home changing diapers, picking up toys, helping Jack make pb&j’s (I do the peanut butter and he does the jelly), wiping spit-up off my clothes—and, here’s where...

...a typical morning. Then I headed back home and put the plan into motion. I sent Nicole the letter and she formatted it for posting. I hopped back in the car with Caly and sped (I mean drove) back to the church office. ...

...some lemons from the store on your way home? Enough to last me nine whole months? You guessed it… Merry Christmas, Mikey, you are gonna be a daddy again! Love you tons and tons!Janelle...

...Christmas music began playing in our home even before Thanksgiving (My mom is a firm believer in waiting until the day after Thanksgiving, but I personally like to enjoy the Christmas holiday as long as possible!). It&r...

...and I packed up the kids and traveled home. To be honest, there were moments we girls were tempted to be not-so-thankful for this Thanksgiving. But then Mom reminded us of the example of Mrs. Spurgeon. It is said that wh...

...God is and what he’s done in our home and in the world. Traditions are a vital way of displaying our greatest treasure, of showing what—Who—is most important to us.” Traditions are one way we can ...

...babies. It had been a long day of home school, following a night of helping friends mop a flooded basement, and little sleep. Craving peace and quiet at dinner I confessed my sin of impatience with the kids. Later, m...

...THOUGHTS OF MOTHER, HOME & HEAVEN by Gene Fedele             SLEEP ON IT: Prepare Delicious Meals the Night Before That You Can Pop in the Oven The Next Day! by Caro...

...is difficult. Pull a yummy jar of homemade soup from the freezer, add your favorite bread or salad, and you have a great meal in minutes. We are sharing 3 of our favorites with you today. More to come in the future. ...

...joys, and a few sorrows. We changed homes and jobs and friends. God blessed us with two precious sons. We also suffered through two miscarriages and various health issues. Then, four years ago God called us back to ser...

...is that she is still there when I get home!  Indeed she is faithfulness incarnate.  I think what I appreciate about her the most has been her commitment to make our home an...

...of love and honor played out in the home through all the ups and downs of life is convincingly sweet knowledge.  Our kids know our faults, but they know the roles we teach are good because they have tasted their g...

...things should be much talked about in homes and with friends and in various women’s groups and blogs.   A little iron sharpening iron here is good.  My contribution would be to remember the following...

...whether in the park, at work, or at home.  Ideally, we should all strive to achieve 3 hours of continuous walking every week.  For example, this would look like 45 minutes of walking at a brisk pace (4 miles ...

...would be the compliant child in the home that never gets into trouble and that you don’t really notice. Because of this, it’s hard to specify warning signs that might not frighten most moms in your audience...

...whether in the park, at work, or at home.  Ideally, we should all strive to achieve 3 hours of continuous walking every week.  For example, this would look like 45 minutes of walking at a brisk pace (4 miles ...

...audio messages like “The Joy of Homemaking” by Jodi Ware There are books to download, such as Carolyn McCulley’s handbook for single women Did I Kiss Marriage Goodbye? Back issues of the Journal of Bibl...

...We had no idea that my dad would go home to be with the Lord a few weeks later after suffering a massive heart attack.  We have some stirring memories from that night.  And by the way, the Huskers won.  ...

...their parents.  Their time in our home has gone by so quickly.   I have so many treasured memories of every stage.  I faithfully kept a journal when they were preschoolers and love to reread some of th...

...in particular is how to balance home life in the midst of a demanding schedule.  Remind your kids that, yes, Dad is away from home a great deal but he is doing the Lord&rs...

...me to this day.  My mom stayed at home with us, for which I am so grateful, while my dad worked as an architect and engineer.  We started vacationing in South Florida during my early teenage years.  My dad ...

...For our third girl-to-girl talk interview, we are delighted to welcome Mary Mohler. Mary is the wife of Albert Mohler, President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and the mother of their two children. She is also serves as the Director of Seminary...

...paid directly to their head office. Go home. Pick up the paper. Read it for the last time. 2. Before you finally go ahead and have children, find a couple who are already parents and berate them about their methods of di...

...“But sisters, the man who will make for you a healthy, tender, passionate, enduring, mutually fulfilling life partner is a man who prizes faith and integrity in himself and goes weak in the knees at your inner beauty too. This beauty ages well—it...

...eyes, Madonna had every right to be home feeling sorry for herself, but Madonna refused. She laid aside all thoughts of self and gave her life away for the glory of her Savior. John Piper says, “If you live gladl...

...or backed up loads of laundry at home. It’s preparation for a task. Or what about a wild animal? Is there a prowling trial in your life—physical, relational or otherwise? It’s preparation for a task. Our ast...

...school. I’ll also be homeschooling Liam (who is four) this year, and trying to keep Owen (who is three) out of mischief. The past few weeks I’ve been busy purchasing school supplies, visiting the d...

...days you’ll find me at home changing diapers, picking up toys, helping Jack make pb&j’s (I do the peanut butter and he does the jelly), wiping spit-up off my clothes—and, here’s where it...

...this third delivery we decided on a home birth. Our first child was the traditional doctor/hospital delivery, our second was a midwife/hospital delivery and so I guess the natural option for the third delivery was a mi...

...the Mahaney clan caravanned home from Dandridge, Tennessee where we had two delightful weeks together adding many fun and special memories to our family storybook which we will peruse and savor for years to...

...that three-year-old Micah Davis went home to be with the Lord. You may remember Micah’s mom, Kriscinda, who boldly expressed her faith in God as her son battled cancer.  Our hearts grieve with Luke and...

...performance hit a little close to home. Nicole for my favorite girltalkers (See you on vacation!)...

...the middle of July. It’s more at home in January—right around the first of the year. Actually, that was my problem this morning. It wasn’t the first of the year. As I considered my current quiet time...

...Today, we’re pleased to announce that our little book, Shopping for Time has been released. We are so grateful to God for the opportunity to partner with the wonderful folks at Crossway Books. To learn more about the book, you can read a review by...

...week's Friday Funny is home grown. But you can tell it's not from Janelle by the poor photographic quality. I saw this sign in the window of the my local dollar store and it cracked me up. In...

...out because they’ve been in our home caring for her.  Hopefully our kids will always be compassionate toward others in need because of their sister.    There’s so much we don’t know but w...

...We were encouraged to put Reid in a home for seriously handicapped children because our "quality of life' was at stake. But we have learned what is important in life, so I think that we (especially Drew and I) are not ...

...we’re getting together for a girltalk dinner to celebrate Mom’s birthday (which was actually June 1.)  But before I fight beltway traffic to meet the better three-fourths of this blog in Maryland, here are a few links and a preview of...

...Nancy, we've come to the final day of our interview and I want to ask you about another major aspect of the work to which God has called you: writing.  You’ve written numerous books—too many to list here. What do you most enjoy about...

...to practice hospitality in my home and look for ways to have a more personal, nurturing role in the lives of women, children, and families that the Lord brings into my life. ...

...I am single and work out of my home, I can generally work “two shifts” – in order to do that, I usually take a short nap in the afternoon! I know that you work extremely hard. What are some of yo...

...you were raised in a godly home. Can you tell us a little about your parents, your growing up years, and how your childhood shaped your desire to serve full-time in Christian ministry? How old were you when yo...

...favorite place in the world is home! A Bible verse I return to often is “And Mary said to the angel, ‘How will this be? . . . . And the angel answered her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, an...

...Or, you may like to try it with this homemade salad dressing: Greg’s Special Dressing 1 qt. mayonnaise 3 t. lemon juice 4 T. cracked black pepper 2/3 c. water 1 t. A-1 sauce 10 drops L & P Worcestershire 5 drop...

...Welcome home to all of you who attended the New Attitude 2007 (Na) conference. It was fun following all the excitement at The Rebelution, Challies and Boundless—even if it did make me feel old! But for all of us...

...the hope of the gospel. Perhaps your home is a place of peace and tranquility, your fears as insignificant as gnats to swat away. Or maybe trials are washing over you like relentless waves. Your anxieties are consuming ...

...work because the wife gets to stay home and doesn't have the pressures of a real job. When I moved and began watching my sister's kids almost every day, I saw how hard and demanding taking care of children and babies...

...privilege. He has placed them in a home where they have heard His truth. They have seen the transforming power of grace in their lives of His people. Your prayer and expectation is that the gospel will overcome their ...

...weeks and then the Lord took them home. I remember it well, staring at the ultrasound screen, hoping, praying to see that beating heart, only to be informed by the technician that it had stopped.  Each baby was ...

...almost Mother’s Day again. And for some of you, this can be a bittersweet holiday. You delight in the opportunity that this occasion affords to honor your own mother and all your friends who are mothers, but you also can be saddened by the...

...and a half ago God provided us a new home closer to our church and we decided to refinish the basement to provide play space for the kids, a home office for my husband and storage f...

...graduated from college and moved back home. We think you'll be inspired by her humble email: Hello to the ladies of girltalk! Such timely words you all provided me with! Allow me to explain! I'm a messy person.  I...

...with some friends. On the road trip home I read aloud to him from a manuscript of a soon-to-be released book that my parents had let me borrow. For most of the drive on Interstate 81, we enjoyed a memorable and helpful...

...good for making another spot in her home beautiful. For the next four days we’ll be posting “before” and “after” pictures of the winners. Friday we’ll reveal the identity of the winn...

...Her novels Aunt Jane's Hero and The Home at Greylock are for adults....

...hours. And both Tori and I came home from the hospital only three days after she was born. My recovery has been slow due to the anemia. I still have a ways to go before my numbers reach “normal” range again. ...

...spending too much time adorning your home, etc. etc. It is a nice question how far to go and how far to stay. But I honestly believe that a bare, blank, prosaic home makes religion ...

...toward enhancing the beauty of her home. The deadline to participate in the contest is April 27, so pick that spot soon. Happy cleaning everyone!...

...is by cleaning and organizing our homes. By clearing away clutter and scrubbing surfaces, we can make our homes pleasant and attractive for our family and guests. This in turn re...

...means that when we decorate our homes, or we plant a lovely flower garden, or add some form of beauty to enhance our surroundings we are actually imitating and approving the works of our Great Creator. We are imita...

...“you are now legendary in my home. This time, not because of your books, not because of the sound of your voice ringing through the kitchen on a regular basis via teaching, but because of your astounding accurac...

...In chapter ten we read about the publication of Elizabeth Prentiss’ most popular novel, Stepping Heavenward. No doubt this book is well loved by many of you. Over a year ago, Kristin posted some brief thoughts on this book, a work that continues to...

...  In fact, wherever they are—at home, church, or in the store—Andrew, Liam and Owen are one big happy bundle of constantly moving arms and legs. They jump up and down, wrestle incessantly, and run in circles if t...

...working in other places and come back home knowing a little bit better how to pray for particular people and places. 2. In various ways over a lot of years, God has brought me more deeply into ministry to and with people...

...wife to have a more dependable time at home. Otherwise, they are both stressed by their work outside the home, and may never see each other. On the other hand, if the wife is not empl...

...What about your early life at home prepared your heart to receive the gospel? What was it like being part of a big family? Perfectly normal, as far as I knew. God gave me to my family and my family to me and th...

...title, The Hidden Art of Homemaking. The “non-spiritual” book I most enjoyed reading was: Bad memory again--it would probably have been a historical fiction saga or a multigenerational family mem...

...took place hundreds of miles from home. Nancy asked questions, gave godly council and helped me stay focused on the cross. We didn't simply survive as a family, but thrived as a result of folks who cared for us and...

...will better prepare us for our eternal home where we will be under the authority of God for all of eternity.     The Lord promises that when we obey it will go well with us. God cannot and will not go back on Hi...

...my kiddos!  It’s permanent home is in our mini-van and normally you can hear it playing loudly even before we exit the neighborhood.  I love driving around on errands listening to my little boys enthusias...

...computers, he dialed the employee's home phone number and was greeted with a child's whisper. "Hello?" "Is your daddy home?" he asked. "Yes," whispe...

...feeding. Finnegan makes himself at home with his new litter mates, nuzzling nose-to-nose for a nap after feeding....

...game night. Arrange a “welcome home” party at the airport for a traveling friend. Pray for a verse to encourage a friend and put it in a note. Put together a get-well basket for a sick friend. Mail a coffee-...

...in an extra-special way when he comes home from work. Lead the children in a time of honoring him. Ask him: “What is one way I can be a better wife?” Then do it! ...

...Hotlline A Single Woman’s Home: A Mission Field Practice Hospitality Check back tomorrow as our little trip around the Internet heads a new direction....

...fun we enjoyed when the girls lived at home. And I hope by the grace of God that will never change....

...(yes, I do like some vegetables) and homemade chocolate chip cookies for dessert (these also make for a good breakfast option if you are on the run). Caly enjoyed some delicious grapes, cheese, and goldfish crackers. Mi...

...dominoes fueled by Bill’s yummy home made trail mix (the secret’s in the peanut butter chips!). In our multi-generational household with two homemakers, three adults work...

...like to be prepared to bring guests home on the spur of the moment on Sunday, so I always make plenty.  I attend a women's Bible Study every other week and we always take something to share.  Again, I have in...

...school, and experimenting at home. As a single girl in between jobs I took a couple of months off to help my mom at home. I did all the grocery shopping and cooking—someti...

...a young woman still living at home, I used to grocery shop for my mom. Then grocery shopping was fun and easy. I simply drove to the store Mom directed me to, bought the items on her list (plus a few for myself—she...

...family-meal-lapse should occur in your home, don’t be discouraged or give up. A brief departure from the norm won’t destroy the big picture. And let me mention one more important point. Even when family mealtimes are...

...a lot of laughter in the Mahaney home. Even though my dad and Janelle are the only ones graced with a sense of humor, Dad had a way of helping us all laugh—even when our jokes flopped. Other families might be more...

...also like to invite you to our homes for dinner. Not literally of course. Although we’d love to have you visit, our houses are not quite big enough to accomodate everyone. But we will give you a peek into dinner...

...in church, Jason sobbed all the way home in the back seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, "That preacher said he wanted us brought up in a Christian

...it possible to make a resolution this year and truly keep it?” Most certainly, yes—but you also need to tell it to someone!! Tell your husband, your mother, your friend. The more the better! Make keeping your New Year's resolution a...

...“kids don’t try this at home.” Why? Because kids can’t safely perform complex science experiments on their own. They need help. A similar warning should be issued to all of us when it comes to k...

...vs. Dating. Child Immunizations vs. Homeopathic Medicine. Home Schooling vs. Private or Public Schooling. Birth Control vs. No Birth Control. Organic Food vs. Processed Food. Have ...

...they weren’t taking the toys home to play. But I overheard Andrew (6 1/2) explaining to Liam that the toys were not for him. It’s a start! Whether or not they’re old enough to really grasp the signif...

...if it doesn’t already have a home on your shelf. I’ll just give you sneak peak to hold you over until you get to enjoy the full experience: "It is here, in the thing that happened at the first Christmas, ...

...But I’m not very creative (no homemade gifts from me!) and I couldn’t spot a bargain if it appeared in human form and stopped me in the store. Given my severely limited Christmas shopping abilities, I rely ...

...schedule for that day. He arrives home from practice or game in time for dinner. I usually have him start homework about 7:30 in the evening. He goes to bed between 9:30 and 10:3...

...two articles taken from Girl Talk on homemaking ("Homemaking Internship" and "Future Homemakers") and Carolyn has an excellent piece entitled, ...

...began with homemade cinnamon rolls (which Nicole manged not to burn--yeah!) and was followed by turkey, ping pong, more turkey, lots of laughing, kiddos everywhere, and tons of fun. Take particular note of the pics...

...God is and what he’s done in our home and in the world. Traditions are a vital way of displaying our greatest treasure, of showing what—Who—is most important to us.” Traditions are one way we can ...

...we finally had to take the babysitters home. The Taylors came bearing early Christmas gifts. (Good food and gifts, does it get any better?) They brought each of us our very own copies of two new books that should occupy e...

...you put it away until you can go home and wash and boil it. 2nd baby: When the pacifier falls on the floor, you squirt it off with some juice from the baby's bottle. 3rd baby: You wipe it off on your shirt and pop...

...and children and delight in their homemaking careers, and faithfully serve in their local churches. I am a rich woman indeed! However, I am freshly aware that this relational richness is not of my own making, but a g...

...my son’s basketball tryouts, a kaput homeschool schedule, and a house in disarray. No calamity or tragedy was part of today’s “own trouble.” However, add all the little troubles together and they did make for a ...

...and exuberance to their already loving home. She played army men with the boys on the floor, complete with army noises. She talked and laughed with granddaughter Kirsten. She even entered her grandson’s Pine Car Derby. ...

...with this same question in your home. If not yet, it is an issue you will likely face as your children get older. Thus, as parents, we must be absolutely clear about what God’s Word says regarding music so th...

...this talk about humble, peaceful and joyful busyness isn’t just for you. It’s for us too. We really need it right now. That’s because in addition to all the normal fall activity we’ve begun work on a new book. Due out (God-willing)...

...of Mary and Martha.  The take-home lesson was applicable to all of us: “It is a danger, even for people who love Christ, that we not become so with doing things for Him that we begin to neglect hearing Him...

...and grumbling sometimes find a home.  I move from one task and event to the next, caught up in how I feel and what I would rather be doing instead. Today I read something from one of our favorite authors, Mr...

...or fall! However, I did start Andrew's homeschooling year a couple of weeks ago. And Liam recently began weekly tutoring for a slight learning disability. These new responsibilities only add to the constant feeling of &ld...

...straightened, laundry underway, Chad homeschooled, soccer carpool completed, editing project for my husband finished—I can finally attempt to write a post Life is busy! And it’s not just me. Whether you are a stud...

...week's Friday Funny is home grown... At a recent Chesemore family dinner, it was Liam's turn to pray before the meal. If you had been a silent observer, you would have heard Liam thank Jesus for... "mmm... AA...

...on a trip with your father. I’m home teaching Physical Science, Algebra, Grammar and more to your little brother. You remember. It’s all the same stuff I tried to teach you twelve years ago. Actually, I...

...And right in the middle of all that home schooling. Way to go. I totally forgot to ask you yesterday if you could save me some of the apples that you picked from your field trip with the kids. I’ll come by and get th...

...that her and her husband come to my home church.  The commonality that first drew me to her was her simultaneous boldness and humility in declaring the Lord's sovereignty in her life.  She had been through a ...

...be on the door-step to welcome you Home. Your devoted Clemmie” (p. 643). Every biography, every life teaches. It warns or inspires. The marriage of Winston and Clementine, although not perfect, encouraged me to ...

...in exchange for a husband and home. Or maybe you can’t wait until you and your husband can finally afford to purchase a house rather than pay rent on an apartment. Or possibly you resent being stuffed into ...

...appointment the day after coming home from a getaway with my husband?! Talk about assaulting the senses—to go from the bliss of romance with my husband to sitting in the dentist chair in less than 24 hours! At lea...

...from some friends. They are flying home today.  No, we were not jealous at all.  Steve and Nicole celebrated their six-year anniversary on Saturday.  Congrats, y’all!  Nicole also had a docto...

...named Kathy Houghton came into our home for a church hospitality. After just a few hours, my sister and I were so attached to her that shortly thereafter my parents asked if she would babysit us on a regular basis....

...to call our Christmas wreath “home.”  That wreath was gonna have to stay. The nest was perfectly constructed within the wreath and mommy bird proceeded to lay her eggs. Three of them. Every time someon...

...kindness of God, and, when Steve got home he read Spurgeon’s Beside Still Waters to me: “Some have only learned to trust the smile of His face, but they must also learn to trust the blows of His fist” ...

...that this man was not a student, but a homeless schizophrenic man who now knew my address, since one of the Bible Studies was at my apartment. Over the next few weeks he dropped off letters at my doorstep, in the middle o...

...My husband returned home from Chicago last night where he was participating in The Council on Biblical Manhood and Womanhood (CBMW) board meeting for several days. He came back bearing gifts, one of which I am holding in...

...battle with cancer, Kathy went home to be with the Savior on August 21, 2006. Her memorial service was held Friday night. The way she prized the glorious gospel--both in her living and in her dying--profoundly aff...

...you when you are wasting time at home or not having someone to encourage you when you’re discouraged. It’s even inconvenient to go to weddings. You have to drive yourself and then sit at the reception with a bu...

...some super ideas… From MelanieI was homeschooled, so there really was no need for a backpack, school supplies in tow, etc.  But being the industrious and excited 5 year old, I wanted all of that.  So my mom g...

...dinner the night before.  We homeschool, so I don't pack the kids lunches.  I also will frequently set the table for breakfast and also set out any non-perishables like cereal, bagels, bananas, etc.  T...

...the night before and Kristin wasn’t home and her house was locked. I had to go back to the store for the THIRD time (or the FOURTH time if you count the initial shopping trip when I supposedly had purchased all the ing...

...days". It was soon after coming home from my honeymoon. The year before had been full of meeting my husband, being wooed, getting engaged, and planning a wedding. And an extraordinary day...all eyes were on us. The...

...goodbye to vacation and begin our trek home.  These last two weeks have been amazing and all our memories would not have been possible apart from the kindness of Scott and Lesa Baker, Bill and Cheri Kittrell, and...

...language together. On our long drive home I read to Steve from some of my favorite books by P.G. Woodhouse about a man named Wooster and his butler Jeeves. Reading aloud to each other hasn’t been quite as consistent ...

...Mike came home from work the other day with something I just have to tell y’all about.  It looked like a thick journal. It was black and had an elastic strap to hold it closed.  He opened it to show me,...

...Funnies from Shannon hits close to home. "While visiting my sister, I was talking with my niece, Cosette, and nephew, Mark, ages 8 and 5. They started singing the Bob the Builder song (if you have small childre...

...like I just finished kindergarten or Homeschool 101.  The fact that Andrew can now read and that I have survived the school year with my sanity in tact is a testimony to the grace of God and my trusty little schedu...

...I blocked out a week where I was home in the mornings and focused on moving Jack through his day. We have a timer (which has since been dunked in the bathtub) to help him know when it’s time to transition to t...

...which I’ve used since we arrived home from the hospital. The purpose of this schedule is to help set Caly’s internal body clock and to teach her how to fall asleep on her own. EAT: Since birth, I have fed Caly...

...the end of the evening. She was going home with me. The Bible doesn’t tell me whether or not to use a pacifier or to let my baby cry herself to sleep; but it does tell me where I can find the answers to these&mdash...

...away from her.  When Mike comes home from work in the evening, he knows that Caly has a scheduled bedtime, which gives the two of us time to catch up from the day. Although motherhood has been my biggest life adjus...

...vs. Dating. Child Immunizations vs. Homeopathic Medicine. Home Schooling vs. Private or Public Schooling. Birth Control vs. No Birth Control. Organic Food vs. Processed Food. Have...

...were to be a wife, mother, and homemaker. It was not long after high school that Mom met an enthusiastic preacher from Maryland named C.J. Mahaney. Dad was smitten the moment he saw her, and within a few months he...

...it receives ongoing attention in our home. That’s because one way to show oneself a man is to be courteous and considerate toward women. With a mom and three sisters, Chad gets oodles of opportunities to practice ch...

...bushes (thankfully we weren't sent home by the farm attendants!) and picking a few over-ripe berries, we actually had a peaceful time. I was too tired to go to the store on the way home<...

...lion skins mounted on the walls of our home, it is our prayer that the showcase of Chad’s teenage years will display many challenges that he conquered to the glory of God.“Have I not commanded you? Be strong a...

...Since Chad is my only child still at home, he got my full attention on this retreat. (Although he wasn’t so sure if he wanted that or not!)    To help me think and strategize, I read an article by Randy ...

...gave me fresh faith for my role in the home (not to mention my potential influence on the next presidential race).  I have to say that Nicole’s post did something else for me as well.  It reminded me of ho...

...for things that occur in the home (training the children, furnishing, meals, clothing etc). The philosophy argued that woman did not need the right to vote because they were considered to have the ability to inf...

...from Hampstead, North Carolina and a homemaker from Gaithersburg, Maryland recently communicated thoughts that applaud all women who pursue this noble profession. And today, we wanted to pass along this article (HT: Gen...

...required her to work outside the home, she never sacrificed her care for her boys. They each played sports and she found a way to attend all their games. She once told me that she took her textbooks everywhere in o...

...chooses to heal her, she will soon be home with Him. My mom's life beautifully portrays a deep trust in the truth of the Gospel in ALL areas of her life. As she faces death, she has not even a hint of fear. She knows she...

...frying pans!  Then when I left home you presented me with my very own folder full of handwritten recipes that we had cooked together.  My husband now benefits from those, and is grateful! Other memories I ha...

...she took him into a loving Christian home.  She wept with me and prayed fervently for me when we were told we would not be able to have our own children.  She rejoiced with me when we became pregnant, praising...

...I and my oldest brother stayed at home.  After about 6 months, my father passed away and went to be with the Lord.  During the end of my dad’s life, as my family and I spent several difficult weeks in the...

...make sure that we have completed our homework and that we read up on what the teacher was going to teach on the next day so that we understand better in class. She helps out in whatever areas that she can, for example i...

...receive. She is the wife, mother, and homemaker that I desire to emulate. She is efficient and portrays love while doing the tasks God has set before her and one of the biggest strengths that I see is the way she always ...

...with me, talking. The fact that she homeschools us is incredible. With my older brother, Gabe, going to college next year it shows that she has been successful through one of her kids. Once she said, “one down, two t...

...marriage apart. Once they set up a home together, they discovered, after 15 years of marriage, that her fragile body couldn’t bear nor carry a child and so, they began to pursue adoption to fulfill their desire to b...

...work at a full-time job and then come home to ALWAYS cook a hot meal for us. And then, if there were church activities in the evenings, off we went to drive the 30 minutes from where we lived so we could participate. Thi...

...ago, Mom and Dad made the decision to home school. My Mom selflessly laid down her dream career as an occupational therapist in order to become a home schooling mother. And the aweso...

...biblical femininity to me in our home and family through the way she loves and submits to my dad, serves our family, encourages and counsels other woman, shows hospitality, wisely stewards money, daily pursues God a...

...in Needham, Mass., the average stay-at-home mom with two children—if she were to be paid in cash based on current market rates— would command a salary of $131,471 a year.The company arrived at this figure by surveying...

...gonna try this on Mike when he comes home tonight.  Why not give this little exercise a whirl yourself? And if you feel stupid, take comfort in the fact that many others are trying (and failing) at the very same ti...

...was my brother-in-law.  He left home when he was 15 during the depression.  (Yes he was a good bit older than my sister-in-law-- my husband's sister.)  He left to ease the strain of feeding a large family...

...found in her book, The Hidden Art of Homemaking. "There was a railroad running through the town, Grove City, where Fran [Edith’s husband, Francis Schaeffer] was pastor after he graduated from Seminary. Often hobo...

...That means, when we decorate our homes, or plant a lovely flower garden, or seek to add some form of beauty to our surroundings, even when we attempt to enhance our personal appearance – we are actually imitat...

...hope you have benefited from the Suffering and the Sovereignty of God excerpts we’ve posted this week. A special thank you to Justin Taylor and Crossway Books for allowing us to share this material with you. Please take time to read through this...

...of this year. Why? Because being at home – caring for my husband and family – is where God has called me and is where I love to be! I can’t end this brief season though, without sending out a huge tha...

...Mom observed yesterday, one of the kindest things we can do for those experiencing trials or suffering is to point them to books that reveal the comfort of our Savior. Or maybe we are the ones currently walking through “The Valley of the Shadow of...

...on. Usually there’s a meeting, or home projects to tackle, and before you know it, it’s time to do the same thing all over again. Except, I still haven’t recovered from the day before. For me and every other exh...

...in her role as mother and maker of the home, and in proper ministry involvements in God’s “household,” the church (see 1 Tim. 3:15)Suddenly, we realize the tremendous implications of this so-called “difficult” v...

...Fun times!  We returned home late last night, happy and water-logged.  I've included a couple of pics below to give you a little taste of our time. Happy birthday, Chuckie! ...

...isn’t just a victory for the home team, it’s a victory for me, and for mercilessly teased big sisters everywhere. (Love ya, Chad!)...

...a topic that literally hits close to home....

...it all.  A couple of projects at home, no time to do them.  A teaching assignment to prepare for, but the slots I’d set aside got used up by unexpected meetings.  Teenagers who desire and require lot...

...years our home was populated primarily with girls—four to be exact (yes, I am counting myself as one of the “girls”)—with one lone male, my husband, CJ. Thus a whole lot of...

...school grad). My first few days at home found me so excited to be out of the hospital that I imagined myself on the fast track to full health.  I did stairs a few too many times (no, I won’t say how many) and v...

...growing friendship that happen in our home around sports. In fact, next year, I think I’ll just find out ahead of time on what day Selection Sunday falls, and I’ll have CJ and Chad’s favorite snacks all...

...my brother, Chad. The student's homework assignment was to write a letter to a person of their choosing, real or imagined.  Mean teacher that I am, I ignored their groans and insisted that the letter be FIVE p...

...me with a warm embrace upon my arrival home from work, or hangs on my arm when we go out on a date, the message comes through loud and clear: ‘I enjoy being with you and want you to know that I love you.’&rdqu...

...These are precious memories I take home with me and treasure long after a conference has come to an end. Of the countless enjoyable conversations I had this past weekend, one sticks in my mind as both poignantly memor...

...ongoing cultural debate over stay-at-home moms. There was another skirmish last week, between those pushing for women to take their place in the workforce, and those who’ve opted to be stay-at-home of Kent and Barbara Hughes.  What a pleasure to interact again with this godly pastor’s wife who has become a new friend. If you haven’t read her book, Discipli...

...and Janelle brought their little girl home. As Janelle begins to care for Caly, she will no doubt receive much wise counsel from Mom. She’ll learn how to swaddle Caly (a trick I never got the hang of), what to do when...

...well. Tomorrow, Janelle gets to come home from the hospital. She’s doing everything possible to be outside those doors by 11:00 am—including filling out all the discharge papers today. Thanks to all of you f...

...our appearance, the home, our life-style—which we can adjust to their liking? What is one way we can change to please them most? Whether we’ve been married for thirty years or thirty days, l...

...Day. I am trying to avoid sitting at home (or at a friends) and watching ‘chick flicks’ all night.” Good thinking! Actually, another reader, Emily, wrote in with an idea. She and some friends, “h...

...a tulle wrapped bundle of candy, homemade heart-shaped cookies, a stuffed animal with a Valentine theme, some type of "heart" jewelry for my daughter--you just never know what might appear on the table.&nb...

...love story took place miles away from home, but you may be able to pull it off this year if your romance unfolded locally. Mandy, we hope it won’t be too long before you can take your husband on this memorable trip!I...

...didn’t matter.  When I got home, I removed all of the chocolates but left the brown protective wrappings that they were sitting in.  I then made 25 little hearts in shades of pink, red, and white.  O...

...is a lot of fun).  Then we came home to report a successful or unsuccessful mission on the addressed and stamped postcards that had been provided.  These postcards were addressed to the church PO Box.  He...

...an efficient routine for managing her home Last but not least, she organizes her house systematically. Why is this so important, you might ask? As a young, disorganized spontaneous girl, I was skeptical of my mom’...

...wonderful woman waiting for him at home. In addition to tenderly caring for his wife, Randy spent the rest of his time serving others, quietly and behind the scenes. For years Randy participated in Wheels for the Worl...

...an efficient routine for managing your home:” Food and Clothing First: Lately, my laundry has been spinning out of control.  I don't think I will ever see the end of it.  I have been trying the denial met...

...That usually means he’ll come home to find me in a pile of papers, sighing a lot. However, I am blessed with my very own organizational advisor. Mom’s got both the list and the effective parts down. So enou...

...Dad and Mom didn’t arrive home until late Monday night (early Tuesday morning, really), and so Mom still needs another day to re-group after their wonderfully memorable weekend! In order to allow Mom to sleep...

...marriage, church, relationships, home, work, etc.  I take these large priorities and break them down into my daily “to-dos”.  How can I care for Mike this week?  Is there anyone that I can...

...the Bradshaw, Chesemore, and Whitacre homes. We all answer in our groggy voices—“thanks, Mom” and then roll out of bed sometime between 5:00 and 5:30. I have to say for the record, that after Mom, Janel...

...an efficient routine for managing her home7.    She organizes her house systematically Now please do not try to apply all of these at once! That wouldn’t be wise. And remember that only God manages His ti...

...good use of our time and organize our homes, our offices, our lives? Well, let's be honest. All too often our motives are sinful and selfish. For example, can you relate to any of the following reasons for organizing you...

...could use some help organizing her home. I agree! I need to manage my time more efficiently and develop better organizational practices. However, I also know about me that whenever I become aware of areas where I ...

...Fedele, ed. Golden Thoughts of Mother, Home & Heaven, (Gainesville, FL: Bridge-Logos, 2003), pp.75-76. ...

...of girl who will see a bug when I'm home alone and with half closed eyes, stick a paper cup over it until my husband, brother, or dad arrive to flush it down the toilet.   I will then rush to the bathroom to ...

...Eve Service, we would all return home for snacks and hot chocolate and fall asleep watching “A Christmas Carol” (the version with George C. Scott which, in Dad’s opinion, is really the only version...

...“I’ll be home for Christmas…” to “No man is a failure who has friends…” (It’s a Wonderful Life) to “Underneath the mistletoe,” the Christmas season is...

...safe thus far and will safely lead us home. Rather, this thought motivates me. It inspires me to take hold of, to treasure each Christmas that God gives me. I want to thoroughly enjoy this season, and give God thanks for...

...fit in somewhere between keeping up on home and job.  I peeked at my calendar through half closed eyes this morning only to see that the next two weeks seem to have even more.  Now, I would like to say that I ...

...“I have a strong desire to be home caring for my husband and having children.  I want to have time to fold my laundry and vacuum my floors, volunteer, make meals for friends in need, babysit my niece, and sp...

...I made pumpkin cream cheese pie with a homemade cream cheese pie-crust and a black-bottom banana cream pie that required you to “chill for 30 minutes” after every step. Then there was cranberry sauce, seven-la...

...wife's death.  My mom now was at home with 7 children ranging in age from 2 to 15!  Needless to say, the transition was anything but smooth.  In the world's estimation, there was no way this was going to o...

...fool you,it’s one of my favorites), homemade dinner rolls, sweet potatoes, and cranberry sauce.  This gets topped off by homemade pumpkin, cherry, chocolate cream, and banana ...

...once again we are going to defer Q&A for another Wednesday. For all of you who have sent in questions--we have not forgotten about you! We've saved all the questions in our folder and will continue to try to answer them. You may have sent a question...

...with God, my family, my church, my home…), I often spend my days griping about the little things I “don’t appreciate,” such as: my schedule not working out exactly as I had planned, a friend o...

...God is and what he’s done in our home and in the world. Traditions are a vital way of displaying our greatest treasure, of showing what—Who—is most important to us.” Traditions are one way we can ...

...we were little, my dad would sometimes tease us by saying: "I've got bad news and I've got good news...which do you want to hear first?" In this case, the "bad" news is that this is the final post of the Personal Reflection by David Powlison. However,...

...right now?  Or when you get back home later today?  Or tomorrow when you face your typical difficulties?  ________________________________________________________________________ 3.    Worship...

...merciful?  Or when you get back home later today? ________________________________________________________________________ 3.    Worship is the opposite of anger & grumbling. What “consolations ...

...I now took charge of the home. I tried to make it a warm haven for Howard. When he came home, instead of a list of chores waiting for him, he didn't have anything to do....

...do this again. But it was great to get home to all of our men—who patiently listened to an account of our time and let us show them all the neat gifts we bought. It was a wonderful trip—best one yet, I think. ...

...to clean house, pack, and drive home, it is such a sweet feeling to spend an extra twenty-four hours relaxing—or in this case, shopping. Here are some noteworthy moments from yesterday. Highlights: Of course,...

...attendant's laughter following me home." I want to close with one more exhortation from CJ. It sums up, probably most succinctly, the purpose of Friday Funnies: "Laugh, really laugh. Because funny stuff is happenin...

...and it's implications for us as home managers. This is one of those nuggets of advice that I have found to be consistently relevant. "Scripture has provided a job description for us as managers of our

...to remain single. So, when he got back home, he began to deal with a raging conflict in his soul. He began to wrestle with the question: Was he being unfaithful to God’s call on his life by pursuing marriage?  &nbs...

...secretary. I had planned to move back home with my family before heading off to a Bible college in Texas in a matter of days. However, my friends hounded me until I reluctantly agreed to stay one extra week to hear and m...

...in her. She wasn’t living at home, and though she has a wonderful father, he wasn’t a Christian or providing spiritual leadership in her life. I knew that calling him to get permission for a courtship woul...

...Joshua Harris (who was living in our home at the time) began his courtship with his now, wife, Shannon. So, at home, I had to live with two love-struck puppies and when you added Ke...

...a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a homemaker, a homeschooling teacher, a church member, a friend…I can identify with Nicole’s “busy season” (or probably...

We are heading home today and I am preparing myself for vacation detox.  Here is a picture of us near the beach.  Q&A and Friday Funnies will return next week. See ya then!

...leaf artwork Devote a window in your home as a leaf-art gallery. Collect fall leaves with your kids and then arrange them between two pieces of wax paper. Place an old cloth or rag on top of the wax paper. Using a warm ...

...people come,Raise the song of harvest home!All is safely gathered in,Ere the winter storms begin;God our Maker, doth provideFor our wants to be supplied:Come to God's own temple, come,Raise the song of harvest

...a birthday celebration at the Mahaney home. It was one of the many ways our parents sought to honor and bless us on our special day. Today we want to post our own banner. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BEST HUSBAND AND FATHER I...

...house. We would walk to designated homes nearby and a parent would drive us to homes further away. And not only did we get a meal, but candy at each person's house as well. The mo...

...her spiritual gifts, serving in the home and in the church. Finally, until a young man had expressed an interest in us, Mom helped keep our feet firmly planted on the ground: "Think of him as someone else's husband," s...

...of the prayers of our friends back home. So the next time someone says to us, “I’m praying for you,” let’s make sure that we thank them for this unselfish act from which we derive immeasurable ...

...today. She and Dad are on their way home from Little Rock, Arkansas where they have been speaking at a weekend retreat. And one of the messages Mom shared with the women was entitled: “True Beauty.” Just th...

...than once this week as I've started homeschooling my five-year old, tried to unpack the boxes in our bedroom, and prepared to leave for an out-of-town trip. Lisa Donovan, a wonderful lady in our church, has compiled ...

...the matter of video games in their home. Today, we listen in as another mom and pastor's wife, Janis Shank, shares how she and her husband, Steve, parent their son through this issue. We have had to face the issue of...

...the issue of video games in their homes. Both of these families have been long-time friends of ours, and we have observed up-close for many years the godly fruit of their parenting in the lives of their children. Tod...

...for all of us to view our earthly homes and possessions through the lense of this godly woman's biblical perspective. VERSES UPON THE BURNING OF OUR HOUSE, JULY 18th, 1666 Anne Bradstreet Here follows some verses upo...

...also appreciate these ideas. And I bet homeschooling moms with toddlers will appreciate them even more! So we've received permission from Elise Finch, who compiled this list, to allow us to post it here . My love of "sche...

...much to take with them when they leave home....The final years of a child’s life at home are a time of unprecedented opportunity. As a child’s world unfolds before him and...

...work long hours and not maintain our homes or make time to serve others, but that's not the well-rounded portrait we find in Proverbs 31. Her model helps us to evaluate our career decisions and the stewardship of our ti...

...mother committed to her family and her home, no matter the cost.  The options of alternative vocations abound for each of them, but their hearts are firm and their understanding of God’s call on their lives unw...

...backs. Exhausted, we finally arrived home, and after depositing Jack in his bed, I took a much-needed nap. I asked Mom later "Why did I do this? Why did I go to all this effort for an experience I thought Jack would enj...

...This time my surprise was dinner at a homey, rustic restaurant followed by the play “The Miracle Worker” at a nearby theatre. It was a wonderful evening. And if you will indulge me I’d like to say a wor...

...the kids are in bed, or you've arrived home from work or school, and enjoy this laugh with a steaming cup of hot herbal tea. May the Lord bless you and keep you and make His face to shine upon you and be gracious to you. ...

...of making our little house into a home.  Over these last two weeks I have noticed a new temptation creeping into my mind and life. All of a sudden, the volume of stuff that “I need” has just increase...

...and cry. If your family situation or home does not have such a place, then create it, not by space, but by rule.... One saintly mother with a large brood of children would use her apron to make a tent for her head and h...

...of girl who will see a bug when I'm home alone and with half closed eyes, stick a paper cup over it until my husband, brother, or dad arrive to flush it down the toilet.   I will then rush to the bathroom to ...

...sightseeing, bowling, etc.  As homeschoolers, we even got the day off school!  Birthdays were set aside as holidays and were something the entire family was excited about.  Looking back, my mom put a lot...

...camaraderie with the wicked is to make home an attractive place to be. Young people do not run from places where they are loved and know unconditional acceptance. They do not run away from h...

...traveling home from vacation today, so we thought we'd leave you with one more quote to wrap up our series on speech. This one is our favorite!"Our use of the tongue is a sure evidence of the condition of our...

...life when they will be investing in homes of their own, but not sure of how to forge ahead with this. For those who may be unfamiliar—a hope chest is a tradition of purchasing and setting aside household items (s...

...tea.  When I order iced tea at home it takes at least 45 sugars to get it sweet.  The ice makes it impossible to dissolve, causing my last few sips to be nothing but sugar.  So while I'm in Tennessee, I ...

...the meeting about how we needed to go home and apologize to our kids for unkind words that very morning! C.J. pointed out that speech is significant. In other words, our words matter. It's just that there are so many of ...

...enjoying our family vacation at their home in Dandridge, Tennessee. Ever heard of it? Hey, Dandridge is a bigger deal than you think. Not only is it the second oldest town in Tennessee, but it also boasts of being the bi...

...Here Today?”One afternoon a man came home from work to find total mayhem in his house. His three children were outside, still in their pajamas, playing in the mud, with empty food boxes and wrappers strewn all around th...

...picked two full buckets and returned home completely soaked.  This little story is simply to give you a very yummy blueberry muffin recipe that we have always enjoyed making... 1/2 cup butter, softened1/2 cup sugar...

...and I have been blessed with our first home—a townhouse—and we’ve been moving in stages, all week long. I shouldn’t be surprised that moving has exposed sinful desires in my heart: specifically, th...

...so that no one would see.  I got home and stared in amazement as the little test had two lines.  What an incredible combination of excitement and panic all mixed into one.  (You see, the panic comes from m...

...Fedele, ed. Golden Thoughts of Mother, Home & Heaven , (Gainesville, FL: Bridge-Logos, 2003), pp.75-76. ...

...still felt like a break: there was no homework lying in wait to attack me at the end of the day. But before all this free time went to my head, Mom came along with that old favorite—the “summer schedule.&rdqu...