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THE HOT WATER BOTTLE - A True Story By Helen Roseveare, Missionary to Africa

Hot Water Bottle Miracles

Biblical EncouragementAugust 19, 2011511Views 0Likes 6Comments

I’m sure many of you have read this story. I had read it in the past, but when we received Randy Alcorn’s newsletter it was in there and my husband read it to us as a family. Once again we marveled at the Lord’s provision and His big picture view of things. Here is the story: THE…

But Our Eyes Are On You

Biblical EncouragementAugust 9, 2011364Views 0Likes 1Comment

“…we have no might against this great company that cometh against us; neither know we what to do: but our eyes are upon thee.” 2 Chronicles 20:12 Our family has had a few days filled with very difficult circumstances. I was in the midst of writing a post titled “Hot Water Bottle Miracles” in which I…

I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.

Can we Truly Claim Ignorance? Part 2 on Modesty

ParentingJuly 22, 2011345Views 0Likes 2Comments

With summer and a heat wave we all face questions about staying cool while dressing modesty. I didn’t intend to wait this long to post part II, but the days have slipped by so if you want a refresher on the first part you can find it here: Can We Truly Claim Ignorance? Part I Our daughters…

In today’s economy it is very important that we all learn to live frugally and spend our money wisely.

Frugal Living Doesn’t Mean Being Poor

HomemakingJuly 14, 2011735Views 0Likes 2Comments

In a recent article on Living on a Dime Jill responds to this comment, “You sure have a nice house for someone who’s really cheap. I would think you lived in a shack and not a $144,000 house. Your business must be doing well. Not that you don’t deserve it, but it doesn’t match up with…

From Mall of America to the Orphan Museum

FamilyJuly 8, 2011362Views 0Likes 6Comments

Stacation – a new buzz word for vacationing from home. In these tight financial times the Lord continues to provide creative ways for families to take time to play together. As it s ays in Philippians 4:19 NKJV "And my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus." He…

These are loving and caring families. Families who have devoted much of their life to the Christian values of marriage and child rearing – often times giving the majority of their time and energy to home educate their children. They are active in church, committed to the Lord and their families.

Christian Families Falling Apart

ParentingJune 28, 2011261Views 0Likes 5Comments

Almost every day I hear about another Christian family that has a family member who seems to have gone off the deep end – falling into sin that they thought was unthinkable and never imagined would happen to them. These are loving and caring families. Families who have devoted much of their life to the Christian…

Printer ink! Don’t you just hate paying the high prices? Yet printers are so handy and I use mine so often. I’ve found several ways to stretch my ink.

Living on a Dime Frugal Friday Party

HomemakingJune 24, 2011267Views 0Likes 2Comments

My dear husband says, “No one enjoys a bargain more than my wife!” so I’ve decided to submit one of my ideas to you. Printer ink! Don’t you just hate paying the high prices? Yet printers are so handy and I use mine so often. I’ve found several ways to stretch my ink. Check out the preferences…