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Friday Funnies

Oct 30 2009 1:37 pm

Caroline, thanks for passing along today’s Friday Funny. It is certainly the most unique version of the Hallelujah Chorus that I have ever seen. Enjoy!Bible winners announced on Monday!Janelle... Read More ›

Womanly Dominion in the Church

Oct 29 2009 4:43 pm

“May the Lord enable you, dear ladies, to tune out the sour notes and shrill shouts of God-defying feminists who groan and complain about what God has not directed... Read More ›

ESV Study Bible Birthday Giveaway

Oct 28 2009 3:11 pm

The ESV Study Bible is a staple of my morning devotions. (Never mind that it weighs 100lbs; it’s packed full of amazing content.) My favorite feature is the study... Read More ›

Mary Jones’ Bible

Oct 27 2009 2:31 pm

Last week I was reading A Place of Quiet Rest, edited by Nancy Leigh DeMoss, and came across this inspiring story: “I must have a Bible of my own!... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Oct 23 2009 7:29 pm

This, says Leah, is why you should marry a good speller! Signing off for the girls, Nicole Read More ›

Facing Financial Fears

Oct 22 2009 10:54 am

“Facing our fears” is the topic of this week’s Womanly Dominion book club. In this recession, perhaps some of you are tempted to fear and anxiety about money; like... Read More ›

Grace in a Recession, Pt. 2

Oct 21 2009 10:29 am

Here’s the conclusion of Kathy’s story…..I began a study of the Israelites exodus from Egypt. When I read of their grumbling and complaining I saw myself. I began to... Read More ›

Grace in a Recession

Oct 20 2009 12:04 pm

We know many people who are struggling financially these days: couples who had a hard time making ends meet before the recession, now in financial crisis; people out of... Read More ›

The Unexpected Blessings of Hospitality

Oct 19 2009 4:27 pm

“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.” Hebrews 13:2This verse has always puzzled me: should I really suspect my dinner guests... Read More ›

Friday Funnies

Oct 16 2009 8:03 pm

Today’s Friday Funnies is a Covenant Life Church original. Ben Wikner recently joined the pastoral staff of CLC and Mike and I have the wonderful privilege of being in... Read More ›

Book Club Chapter 10

Oct 15 2009 3:47 pm

“Feelings of love follow acts of love…. A woman of dominion is not pushed around and bullied by her feelings and emotions. On the basis of her solemn covenantal... Read More ›

Grand Prize Winner

Oct 13 2009 11:57 am

The winner of our Fall Decorating Contest is….Renee B.! Instructions w/ pictures Thank you, Renee, for your simple, lovely idea to add “surprise and beauty” to my home. Yesterday,... Read More ›

Decorating Contest Runners Up

Oct 12 2009 4:36 pm

Well, once again, y’all have outdone yourselves with another girltalk contest! On a personal note, we are really grateful for your help. This pumpkin is the extent of Nicole’s... Read More ›

(A Double) Friday Funnies

Oct 9 2009 12:44 pm

My friend Christy (who is a super-talented artist and decorater) sent us today’s Friday Funny. It reminded me of something that might happen to Nicole. Back here on Monday,... Read More ›

Womanly Dominion.The Gospel.Our Children.

Oct 8 2009 10:10 am

Your mission, dear mother, is not to make your children happy, but to prepare them for eternity…You must relentlessly evangelize their never-dying souls.” (Womanly Dominion p. 127-128)In chapter eight... Read More ›

Hospitality Incentive

Oct 7 2009 12:00 pm

Today we return to a question we’ve left hanging for a few weeks: How do we practice hospitality cheerfully instead of begrudgingly? We remember the why: We practice hospitality... Read More ›

How to Tell Time

Oct 6 2009 12:49 pm

“There’s a time for a woman to resignedly sit back and wait for the Lord to change her husband’s mind. And there’s a time for a woman to assertively... Read More ›

Our Little Spot

Oct 5 2009 12:19 pm

You’ve sent us a bunch of great fall decorating ideas already. Keep ‘em coming! To inspire you, here’s a thought from Edith Schaeffer on the grand effect of simple... Read More ›