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I had a chat with my daughter this weekend about life at college, life in the ministry, making, choosing and being a friend. It was one of those talks that I wish I could bottle up and save for forever. It is hard to tell …
Today, I am excited to have my friend Crystal Joos guest posting. I had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Crystal a few weeks back while we were on vacation, and we had an enjoyable chat about children, homeschooling, and ministry. I know …
Sarah Hudson is guest posting today. She is an “IRL” friend (in real life), a missionary wife and fellow home schooling mother. (She is also one of the most hospitable people I know, and I am always amazed at how she serves others through hospitality.) …
Brrrring. “Hello?” “Hi. Do you have a minute? I just wanted to pick your brain about something I’ve been struggling with.” When someone calls you for help, do you counsel from the Word? Are you prepared to answer life’s questions biblically? We have already addressed …
We’re stepping into our Women of Wisdom series, and talking about ways to effectively mentor the next generation of younger women. Many of you said that one reason you would not seek counsel from an older woman was if she was unfriendly or unapproachable. You …
Using your words wisely is a gift. Wisdom tells us when to speak and when to remain silent. There are those who rarely speak, and there are those who always speak. Both extremes should be avoided. Wisdom tells us what to say and how to …
As you may recall, the number one reason many of you stated that you would not seek counsel from an older woman was if she did not use her words wisely. So, let’s discuss the use of the tongue as Christian women. Imagine a forest …
Older moms, do you remember how it was to have young children at home? Although it was a wonderful time, can you remember the exhaustion, frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed? At one time, I had three children under 5 years old. My life was …
Now that we’ve addressed the heart and our thought life, let’s look at a few practical suggestions for mentoring our own children and the younger woman mentioned in Titus 2. Notice that this is a call for all older women to teach generally and specifically. …
A few years back, our family took a trip to Amish Country. We were all curious to catch a glimpse at the life of the Amish. We went to an Amish farmers market and sampled their delicious cinnamon buns and baked goods. We admired their …