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The Power of the Written Word – Biblical Homemaking and Correspondence

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

Housekeeping as an Extension of Intentional Parenting

By Anjanette Barr, Contributing Writer I could alternately have titled this post, “Housekeeping and Intentional Parenting: How I Stink at Both.” I have over a decade of independent living under my belt and I am still regularly stunned by how difficult it is to just live day by day in these roles of wife and mother…. Read More

When Your Noble Pursuits Become Idols

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

Practicing Hospitality on a Dime

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

Essential Oils: Resources for Learning More

This week we have been diving into what essential oils are and my favorite oils to use {and how I use them}! But now I want to give you some tools for learning more on your own. Like I shared in an intro to essential oils, I’m a skeptic at heart when it comes to… Read More

How to Find Hope When You Feel Like a Failure

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

Hospitality: Is it more than just opening your home?

By Beth Branstetter, Contributing Writer When I hear the word, “hospitality,” I automatically think of inviting people into my home.  I start to think of dinner parties, birthday parties, holiday parties, and more.  I think of my mom, because hospitality is one of her gifts.  My mom has a way of making people feel welcome… Read More

Get canning!

By Rachel, Contributing Writer Alright gals…whether you are an avid canner, have never canned before, or just need a little encouragement to get back into this amazing homemaking art, this post is for you! I am slightly biased…I love canning.  It is a wonderful way to make the most of produce when it is in season… Read More

Have You Ever Made Butter? It really is very simple.

By Kristian, Contributing Writer Butter. Everyone uses it. People cook with it, bake with it, sauté with it. A typical meal at our house uses butter in some way. Do you know how it’s made? Have you ever made it yourself? It really is very simple. If you are trying to incorporate real foods into your… Read More

Homemaking While Working Outside the Home

By Heather Faria, Contributing Writer When I was engaged to be married, I was filled with plans and dreams for what my life would be like as a new wife!  One of the desires I probably clung to the hardest was to be a stay at home wife.  Growing up, I had been taught that in… Read More

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