Have you ever thought about that? Really, what are you ultimately working for? For a Christian woman's perspective, please read this post from a blog called Proverbs14Verse1.
I am curious about your thoughts on this quote. Please share with me your views. I plan on expounding on this subject soon.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
It might finally be Spring . . .
but remember we live in Michigan.
However, yesterday was beautiful. It was warm (74F) and windy. We had our first outdoor park day with the Homeschool Group.
There were so many people there! New faces, familiar ones and two new babies! The kids had a ball on the playground equipment. The moms had a chance to catch up on the latest posts on the Yahoo group and talk about things we want to do as a group this summer.
I am so thankful to have found this group so close to home. Can't wait for the rest of the summer!
However, yesterday was beautiful. It was warm (74F) and windy. We had our first outdoor park day with the Homeschool Group.
There were so many people there! New faces, familiar ones and two new babies! The kids had a ball on the playground equipment. The moms had a chance to catch up on the latest posts on the Yahoo group and talk about things we want to do as a group this summer.
I am so thankful to have found this group so close to home. Can't wait for the rest of the summer!
Mama's Apron
An apron played a big part in mama's life
As common to wear as being a housewife.
She used it to gather eggs at the end of the day
To gather vegetables to can and put away
To feed the family on a rainy day. . .
She used it to pick up chips
To start a fire in the old wood stove.
To cook the daily bread,
For her main concern was to keep her family fed.
She folded it around her hands
When at the table the blessing was said.
And wore it in the rain to cover her graying head,
She wrapped it around the baby's legs when he was cold
And sometimes used it to wipe his lil' nose.
It was a faithful servant through sad and lonely years
She even used it to dry away her tears.
When the children were tucked in and their prayers were said. . .
She laid out a clean on at the foot of her bed.
Their job is over now, they did their best.
Mama and her apron have been laid to rest.
If all is true about Heaven I've been told,
Mama is now wearing an apron of spun gold. . .
Unknown Author
I first saw this poem on one of Conni's blogs, a year or so ago. It reminded me of my great aunt. I have some of her vintage aprons. Thought you mamas might like this one.
As common to wear as being a housewife.
She used it to gather eggs at the end of the day
To gather vegetables to can and put away
To feed the family on a rainy day. . .
She used it to pick up chips
To start a fire in the old wood stove.
To cook the daily bread,
For her main concern was to keep her family fed.
She folded it around her hands
When at the table the blessing was said.
And wore it in the rain to cover her graying head,
She wrapped it around the baby's legs when he was cold
And sometimes used it to wipe his lil' nose.
It was a faithful servant through sad and lonely years
She even used it to dry away her tears.
When the children were tucked in and their prayers were said. . .
She laid out a clean on at the foot of her bed.
Their job is over now, they did their best.
Mama and her apron have been laid to rest.
If all is true about Heaven I've been told,
Mama is now wearing an apron of spun gold. . .
Unknown Author
I first saw this poem on one of Conni's blogs, a year or so ago. It reminded me of my great aunt. I have some of her vintage aprons. Thought you mamas might like this one.
Marriage and Equality
I have been trying to find the words lately to express my thoughts on this issue. Not a feministly popular view, but one that I agree with wholeheartedly.
Please check out The Apple Cider Mill for Apple Cider Mama's interpretation of marriage and equality.
Please check out The Apple Cider Mill for Apple Cider Mama's interpretation of marriage and equality.
Fresh Salsa
If you put black beans and corn in this it makes a complete protein that can be substituted for a meat. If you make it without corn and serve it with whole wheat tortillas or whole wheat lavash, it is also a complete protein.
1 15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Freshlike corn
1 bunch green onions, chopped with greens
several stalks of chopped celery
chopped fresh tomatoes
chopped peppers of your choice (hot or sweet) (I used fresh jalapeno.)
1 handful of cilantro, chopped
fresh lime juice (I think I used 2 or 3)
cumin to taste
You could put almost any fresh veggies in here; cukes kohlrabi, any color pepper, squash, etc.
This is a recipe from my mother. I'm not sure of the source.
1 15 oz. can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can Freshlike corn
1 bunch green onions, chopped with greens
several stalks of chopped celery
chopped fresh tomatoes
chopped peppers of your choice (hot or sweet) (I used fresh jalapeno.)
1 handful of cilantro, chopped
fresh lime juice (I think I used 2 or 3)
cumin to taste
You could put almost any fresh veggies in here; cukes kohlrabi, any color pepper, squash, etc.
This is a recipe from my mother. I'm not sure of the source.
Power In Unity
There is power in unity. When that power is manifested in supplication and intercession that power is magnified.
The church has had a ladies prayer group praying weekly for the past two years. We have seen prayer answered, lived spared and loved ones saved. We have seen miracles and been physically touched by His presence. If testimony was called the group could present any number of praises to the Lord.
Recently it was laid on hearts to unite ladies from the church who didn’t attend our regular meetings. It was the boldness of the Holy Ghost that called this meeting. He was directions us to unite and continue together in His name.
As we met and shared praises, needs and testimonies, Jesus came to sit among us. Matthew 18:20 says “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” When Jesus attends a prayer meeting where all are in agreement, He is able to break our will, cast off chains and heal even the deepest chasm of separation.
This united meeting is His will for the church. When those in agreement come boldly before the throne seeking His face and divine direction, He is able to move in this world. It is in unity and agreement His power is made visible to those who are being called.
Acts 1:8 says that “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you . . . “ Imagine harnessing that promised power and linking it with the Holy Ghost power in others. This united, focused power will be as in Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.”
That city is the beacon for those searching and fallen. It is not just a little light squelched by a bushel basket but an ever present help. A power-filled light that will not go out as long as the circuit of unity is unbroken.
Ellen Conn Taylor
2006
The church has had a ladies prayer group praying weekly for the past two years. We have seen prayer answered, lived spared and loved ones saved. We have seen miracles and been physically touched by His presence. If testimony was called the group could present any number of praises to the Lord.
Recently it was laid on hearts to unite ladies from the church who didn’t attend our regular meetings. It was the boldness of the Holy Ghost that called this meeting. He was directions us to unite and continue together in His name.
As we met and shared praises, needs and testimonies, Jesus came to sit among us. Matthew 18:20 says “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” When Jesus attends a prayer meeting where all are in agreement, He is able to break our will, cast off chains and heal even the deepest chasm of separation.
This united meeting is His will for the church. When those in agreement come boldly before the throne seeking His face and divine direction, He is able to move in this world. It is in unity and agreement His power is made visible to those who are being called.
Acts 1:8 says that “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you . . . “ Imagine harnessing that promised power and linking it with the Holy Ghost power in others. This united, focused power will be as in Matthew 5:14 “Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.”
That city is the beacon for those searching and fallen. It is not just a little light squelched by a bushel basket but an ever present help. A power-filled light that will not go out as long as the circuit of unity is unbroken.
Ellen Conn Taylor
2006
Saturday, April 12, 2008
God's promises . . .
Last night I was on my way to a friend's house for a Partylite demo and saw a beautiful rainbow! I haven't seen one for a while and it is always nice to be reminded of what God said:
Ge:9:12: And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:Ge:9:13: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.Ge:9:14: And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:Ge:9:15: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.Ge:9:16: And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.
Thank You Lord!
Ge:9:12: And God said, This is the token of the covenant which I make between me and you and every living creature that is with you, for perpetual generations:Ge:9:13: I do set my bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a token of a covenant between me and the earth.Ge:9:14: And it shall come to pass, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud:Ge:9:15: And I will remember my covenant, which is between me and you and every living creature of all flesh; and the waters shall no more become a flood to destroy all flesh.Ge:9:16: And the bow shall be in the cloud; and I will look upon it, that I may remember the everlasting covenant between God and every living creature of all flesh that is upon the earth.
Thank You Lord!
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