By Jaimie Ramsey, Contributing Writer Dear homemaker: Whatever shoes you fill, this is for you. The perfect homemaker does not exist. The “perfect homemaker” is a myth. There’s no one who can keep a spotless house, decorated like something from “Better Homes and Gardens,” put gourmet meals on the table three times a day, have… Read More
By Heather, Contributing Writer Last month, I told you about the first five reasons why I am a homemaker. I explained that I believe most women do not choose to be homemakers anymore because they have never been taught the significance of the job! Homemaking, however, is in fact is one of the most significant jobs… Read More
By Beth Branstetter, Contributing Writer I am the Queen of Excuses. “I don’t have enough time.” “I’m not a morning person.” “I need to go workout instead.” “I have to cook supper.” Or clean the house…or take a nap…etc, etc. etc. There is always something to keep me busy and to use as an excuse… Read More
Photo Credit: Lori L. Stalteri By Heather, Contributing Writer A few months ago, with the birth of my first son, I became a full-time homemaker. Before my son was even born, I was frequently asked the question from all kinds of people of whether or not I would be going back to work. I always responded… Read More
By Rachel, Contributing Writer What you say to others is an extension of the atmosphere of your home. As wives seeking to honor God with our homemaking and especially hospitality, words matter. From the actual words used to the method of delivery – electronic, spoken, written – to the tone in which they’re conveyed…words make a… Read More
This post is part of my series on The Joy of Hospitality: Practicing the Biblical art of serving others! You can follow along and read all posts in the series HERE. I have a passion for hospitality and have grown to love it. But that doesn’t mean hospitality is always easy for me. In fact, when we… Read More
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer Idols aren’t just funny looking little statues. Idols are anything you worship or make more important than God. Even good, noble things can be considered idols. Not sure what your idols are? Take a look at your priorities Image courtesy of [ Hamed-Al-Raisi] Priorities You can probably figure out what your… Read More
This post is part of my series on The Joy of Hospitality: Practicing the Biblical art of serving others! You can follow along and read all posts in the series HERE. A common concern about practicing hospitality is the cost associated with it. This is a concern that I know all too well. When I envision practicing… Read More
By Erica, Contributing Writer Older women are Biblically assigned to special tasks to help younger women love their husbands, their children, and keep their home. But where have the older women gone? Young women are struggling to find any woman willing to be generously available as an invested and influential friend and guide. Why are there… Read More
By Ashley Roe, Contributing Writer I want to be honest about something. I have pushed back some strong feelings of failure recently. I have done fairly well with not letting it get to me. That was until I skipped planning my menu again and had to come up with a last-minute dinner that my husband and… Read More
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