Live Faithfully

 Back in January a friend asked me if I would like to attend a ladies Bible study at her church. They were studying the Book of James using Live Faithfully by Lenya Hetzig and Penny Rose. This study has been amazing! I have read through the Book of James many times, but this has been eye opening for me! It looks at the practical wisdom of James that is so relevant for the times we live in. I have loved doing this with other women, but would recommend it for personal study as well. I have done a few lessons with my teenage son and have been surprised by his insight. I highly recommend it!

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A Modest Heart

I wanted to share a post that my friend Hannah wrote at the One Love for Christ website. She has written an excellent series on the subject of modesty. Check it out here!

Soap Operas and Social Media

Please take a few minutes to read this excellent post over at the Following Our Leader Blog. I would love to hear what you think.

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy 

– meditate on these things.” 

 ~  Philippians 4:8 ~

“And Be Not Conformed to this World”

 

 As Christians, I think that sometimes we do not even realize we are "copying" the world's standards. We MUST learn to respond to the culture through a biblical worldview in all areas of our lives, this includes technology and social media. We need to influence the world with our use of technology, not copy it. We must equip our children (and ourselves) to navigate the challenges and snares that are out there. So how do we do that? This little book addresses these issues. I highly recommend you get a copy.

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Graced Simplicity

Vintage Remedies

A few months ago, I discovered the Vintage Remedies website. I was intrigued so I ordered a couple of books. These books have been such a great resource, I just had to  pass the information along.

The Handbook of Vintage Remedies  "opens up the world of natural medicine" for your family. The breakdown of individual herbs, what they are good for and how to use them is very helpful. This book is very user friendly even if you have very little background in herbs and natural remedies.

Real Foods on a Budget is packed with tips on how to purchase and prepare real, healthy, food. This book will help you to stock your pantry with real foods without spending a lot of money. The author gives information on where to get the best deals and lots of yummy, healthy recipes to try.

The Vintage Remedies website also offers Study Programs in several areas of natural wellness. The Vintage Remedies for Tweens  looks like it would be a great homeschooling health resource. I am so impressed with these materials that I am considering taking this course!

If you have taken any Vintage Remedies courses, I would love to hear about your experience.

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Simply Living Smart

 

I have been following this website for a year or so. The author is Anitra Kerr and she has so much information about being organized, food storage, healthy living, etc. Several times a week she post a  "Smart Minute" with simple, helpful tips.

  I recently ordered her book and read it in a couple of days. It is wonderful! She gives very practical tips on topics like organizing, shopping, and cleaning. She breaks it down and makes it so simple. After reading Simply Living Smart, I am motivated to step it up to the next level of organizing and managing our home!

The Curly Girl Handbook

Hey all you "Curly Girls", trust me, you need this book.

Recommended Reading

Please take a few minutes to read this excellent post on Stacy McDonald's Blog. It sure made me stop and think!

Large Family Logisitics

I recently had the opportunity to take a look at this book at a vendor table at a conference. I was so impressed, I went ahead and bought it. I have been married for 25 years and a mother for 18, yet I am learning so many helpful tips about managing a household from this book! Don't let the title fool you, it is a wonderful resource for any family large or small.

Check out the authors BLOG here.

To order the book go here.