Archive for August, 2010


Simple Menu Planning

Planning a menu? Why is that so important? In fact it sounds too hard! Excuses, excuses. You can make a menu and plan your family’s meals!  Although it may sound difficult, a few minutes planning out the week’s meals can save a lot of time and energy later on—not to mention money.  Menus are a [...]

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School Countdown

Routine is a necessary part of our lives.  Imagine life without a schedule—can you picture the chaos that would cause?  Now, depending on your family’s plans, ‘the first day of school’ may come tomorrow or next week.  (It may have already happened!)  Whether school brings groans or cheers to your lips, in order to make [...]

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Bible Memorization Tips-The 2010 Local Bible Bee in Review!

Two of my sisters and I were very privileged to  participate both this year and last in the Bible bee. I would highly recommend participating next year! Their website is www.biblebee.org This years Bee consisted of a written test and an oral round, which will determine if one places in the National competition held in November. [...]

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Pursuing a Modest Wardrobe

This culture has most people thinking “I need this or that to be ‘in style.’ ” But we don’t need to dress immodesty to be stylish. There are many items that are modest or with layering can be modest. Shopping can be a challenge, when trying on an article of clothing ask yourself these questions: [...]

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Strawberry Ice Cream

This is a fun and delicious recipe to try.  If you have never made custard-based ice cream before, you are in for a treat.  The extra time is definitely worth the effort! Ingredients: 1 quart strawberries, washed and hulled 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided 4 cups milk or cream 1/2 Tablespoon vanilla extract 6 egg yolks [...]

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Study the Bible- In style

Whenever I have a notebook or Binder that I use for my Bible study or journaling I always make one of these cute covers/inserts. For me it is a way to make my daily study more fun! What you need: Cardstock Old magazines Scrapbook paper Stickers Tags Glue Scissors First gather all you supplies, I [...]

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The Importance of Bible Study

Whatever you call it—devotions, quiet time, bible study—your daily time with the Lord is crucial.  As Jesus said, He is our “Daily Bread” and “Living Water.”  Imagine your life without food and water.  How long would you last?  Like my pastor explained, expecting a once-a-week Psalm reading to sustain our spiritual growth is similar to [...]

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Are you Clothed?

Rather clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus. Romans 13:14    Although you may take great care to dress modestly or femininely, how much time do you spend clothing your heart?  Throughout the Bible, God makes it clear that He is more concerned with our heart than our outward appearance.  If you devote yourself to adorning your [...]

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Chocolate Banana Shake!

This is a really amazing raw chocolate banana shake, When our family first tried this recipe I was skeptical but in tasting it I was blown away. What you need: 2 cups 30 second nut milk-blend (2 cups filtered water with 2 tablespoons peanut butter) 3 cups frozen diced banana 1/4 cup agave nectar or [...]

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Got Radiant Purity?

Last weekend, my family (minus Joshua) had the opportunity to attend a Bright Lights Radiant Purity conference.  (If you are unaware of the Bright Lights ministry, check out the website: www.brightlightsdiscpleship.com) It was a wonderful time of fellowship, worship, and teaching.  I frantically took notes during each session—there was so much that I wanted to [...]

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