Category Archives: Parenting

14 WAYS A WISE WOMAN BUILDS HER HOUSE—Part 5

Many years ago when I was a young mom, I had a conversation with my next door neighbor. My neighbor was telling me that she had 8 children and that she raised them to be good, honest, respectable, hard-working and … Continue reading

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PARENTING PERSPECTIVE

Recently I sat around the table with a group of people and as we were introducing ourselves, the conversation turned to parenting.  One couple in our group had a 2-year old and a 1-year old.  Another couple in the group … Continue reading

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IS HOMEMAKING HAPPINESS? {Part 3} PRACTICING THE PRESENCE OF GOD

Last time I blogged here, I shared my mindset as a homemaker called by God. (Click here to read the post.)  It was and remains a ministry to me.  A real privilege.  As with any ministry, you work hard, plan hard, pray hard, and make … Continue reading

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IS HOMEMAKING HAPPINESS? {Part 2}

Last month I shared with you the answer I gave my sister, Cindy, when she asked if I would still encourage women to be full-time homemakers like I did 33 years ago when I sensed God calling me to do … Continue reading

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IS HOMEMAKING HAPPINESS?

A few days ago my sister asked me a question that seemed to come out of nowhere.  She asked if I would still encourage women to be full-time homemakers like I did 33 years ago?  And if so, why?  Even … Continue reading

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