Weekend Reading – 8/6/10

Tara and I are so excited to spend time today with some  friends we lived next to during out time in the army.  Blane is off today, too, so it’s just a happy day around here!  As usual, I have some excellent posts from around the blogosphere for you to read.  I hope you’re encouraged and that you have a wonderful weekend!

Parenting

The Power of a Focused Mother – This goes with chapter 4 of The Mission of Motherhood this week.  It is a great, short post about sacrifice for the glory of God.

My Story. Part 1 – You will cry reading this post.  I did, anyway.  Even if you don’t, you will be encouraged.  Have I been vague enough as to it’s content to get you to read it??

Loving our Husbands

Serving Our Husbands Through a Nourishing Diet- Part 1 and Part 2 – I could not have said it better, particularly because the author is a veteran wife of 33 years, seasoned with much more wisdom than this young wife of 6 years.  If you don’t consider yourself “passionate” about health & nutrition and really lack a desire to learn about it, I urge you to read these posts.  If you get a chance, go back and read through why I do what I do when it comes to health and nutrition.  Maybe it will serve as a primer for you to get started in thinking about these things a little more.

Well, I better run.  I think Brant decided he wants to take a bath.  Our bath tub is really low and this wouldn’t be the first time he’s fallen in head first (no water in it of course) because he’s reaching for toys.  :)   “See” ya next week!

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Called to Contend

You know, my list of things to blog about just keeps growing.  I guess that’s a good thing for this newby.  :)   I wanted to share this awesome, encouraging, helpful, convicting (and any other superlative that would be a synonym to those words) sermon that C.J. Mahaney recently gave at our local church. Continue reading

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What to Do With All That Zucchini? Make a Meatloaf!

Are you up to your ears in zucchini from your garden or CSA?  I am.  Take a look at exhibit A.  Um, that is only *half* of the zucchini.

what to do with all that zucchini

I'm a beast!

This monstrous mutation of a zucchini and squash grew in our garden.  Looks like a pumpkin, I know.  The flesh is bright orange like a pumpkin, so maybe?  My husband let it

grow this large  in order to save lots of seeds.  Then, he plopped it on the counter for me to “do

something with.”  :)   I’m ignoring two other large zucchini sitting on my kitchen counter that are waiting for someone to eat them.  I had to deal with this beast first! Continue reading

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The Mission of Motherhood: The Servant Mother

Welcome back to our review of "The Mission of Motherhood" by Sally Clarkson. If you haven't purchased the book yet, it's not too late to join us! Click here here for a great deal from Amazon.

“Greater love hath no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends,” John 15:13.  “The servant mother” is the theme of  chapter 4 and it is rich with wisdom from a seasoned mom who has learned that it is through the humdrum monotany of daily life, that motherhood exists. Continue reading

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The Mission of Motherhood- Chapter 3

Welcome back to our review of "The Mission of Motherhood" by Sally Clarkson. If you haven't purchased the book yet, it's not too late to join us! Click here here for a great deal from Amazon.

This chapter, titled, “The Undivided Heart: Committing Our Lives to God’s Design” definitely touches on what may be seen by some as controversial.  The key verse of the chapter is “The wise woman builds her house, but the foolish woman tears it down with her own hands” Proverbs 14:1. Continue reading

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Weekend Reading – 7/30/10

Happy Friday!  We are having our first relaxing weekend in a while.  No plans, just time to enjoy each other.  I hope that you have a restful weekend as well!  A few short, good reads for you below!

Parenting

Homeschooling is Not Optional – This is a great post that is NOT about how you should formally school your children.  I think you’ll be encouraged and spurred on toward being a better mama!  It’s a must read!

Raising Up Children is No Part-Time Job – a short, sweet reminder of the sacrifices made in parenting and the lasting eternal rewards because of it.

Spiritual Growth

How to Hear from God -  If you’ve never heard of Ann Voskamp, get ready for a treat.  A friend told me about her blog and it’s truly a holy experience to read her writing.

Homemaking

A Precious Thing – A short excerpt from Edith Schaeffer’s book, What is a Family?

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July at our home

I’m starting a new monthly tradition of giving you a little peek into our lives.  It is fun and beneficial to look back to be reminded of the Lord’s grace toward us and to share exciting happenings of our life together.  Continue reading

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The Mission of Motherhood: Chapter 2

Chapter two of The Mission of Motherhood, entitled “Beautiful by Design,” discusses what God has laid out in Scripture as the design not only for motherhood, but for family.  In the previous chapter she touched on the confusion that exists today over the roles of men and women.  This chapter explores Scripture for a very clear explanation of God’s design for people.  I have to confess that it is hard not to summarize every single paragraph, it is all so good!  However, I’m trying to stick to the main points and share some of the best insights she has. Continue reading

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The Mission of Motherhood – Chapter One

Today we’ll dive into chapter one of Sally Clarkson’s book, The Mission of Motherhood.  If you’ve not yet bought or borrowed the book, we’re moving through it at only two chapters a week, so there’s still time!  You will not be disappointed by this book!

The book is divided into five sections.  The first section, “A Mother’s Calling” includes three chapters exploring this subject.  In chapter one,  we discover the mission of motherhood as Sally offers wisdom the Bible and her own experience as a mom. Continue reading

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Happy Birthday, Brant!

happy birthday, brantOne year ago today, my little guy was born!  I can’t believe we are celebrating his first birthday.

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