Such an an inviting warm glow.
Ministry In Marriage &Motherhood- Introduction
Back almost 12 years ago I was newly married. Hubby was working full time and in seminary full time. I was working full time and signed up for a free class (a perk of being married to a full time student). I already had received my bachelors degree a few months earlier so basically I wanted to fill up some blank time in the evenings. I perused my options and I kept being drawn to a class entitled “Ministry In Marriage and Motherhood”. The first night I knew I had made the right choice!
Was the class easy?
Yes and no!
Was it fun?
99% of the time.
It stretched me. I grew leaps and bounds. And the other day as we were cleaning out a closet I stumbled upon the notebook for the class. I felt inspired to devote one blog post a week to what it means to be in ministry to my husband and children. Because let’s be honest if I’m not taking care of this ministry all else is in vain. I have learned so much in the nearly 12 years since that class! So what do you say? Won’t you join me as we explore what it means to minister to our families?
Happy Homemaker Monday-October 6, 2014
Breakfast time….what is on the plate this morning::
McDonalds sausage biscuit and Carmel Mocha
On today’s to -do list::
Dishes, general clean up from the weekend and laundry…and grocery shopping
Currently reading::
Ex-Muslim
Almost Amish
The Psalms
On the TV today:::
Once Upon a Time
The weather outside is::
Cloudy and brisk
On the menu this week::::
Monday
B:eggs and cereal
L:leftovers
D:chicken parm over spaghetti
Tuesday
B:crockpot egg strata
L:leftovers
D:veg. Beef soup and Salad
Wednesday
B:eggs and cereal
L:sandwiches
D:chicken broccoli rice bake
Thursday
B:eggs and cereal
L:sandwiches
D: ham and scalloped potatoes
Friday
B:baked oatmeal
L:leftovers
D:pizza
Saturday
B:pancakes or waffles
L:leftover pizza
D:gourmet meatloaf spinach salad and roasted veggies
Sunday
B:eggs and cereal
L: meatball subs
D:leftovers
If I have a few minutes to myself, I will:::: read and work on something crafty
New recipe I tried, or want to try this week:::: gourmet meatloaf in my Fix it and Forget it cookbook
In the garden::::golden raspberries
Favorite photo from the camera:::
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Spending time with this guy!
Homemaking Tip:::: chores for kids
Visiting with Blog friends (blog you want to share, blog post that caught your eye):::: none today
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Praying for:::: unsaved friends and family
Bible Verse,::
The Psalm from a conference I attended a week ago. The Speaker (one of my mentors) made this above and beyond real!She walked around the stage with her arms wrapped around her daughter. What a precious reminder of the fact that God is always with us. I had the privilege of helping her with the same example a few years ago. What sweet memories!
Psalm 55
Give ear to my prayer, O God, and hide not yourself from my plea for mercy! Attend to me, and answer me; I am restless in my complaint and I moan, because of the noise of the enemy, because of the oppression of the wicked. For they drop trouble upon me, and in anger they bear a grudge against me. My heart is in anguish within me; the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Fear and trembling come upon me, and horror overwhelms me. And I say, “Oh, that I had wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest; yes, I would wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness; Selah I would hurry to find a shelter from the raging wind and tempest.” Destroy, O Lord, divide their tongues; for I see violence and strife in the city. Day and night they go around it on its walls, and iniquity and trouble are within it; ruin is in its midst; oppression and fraud do not depart from its marketplace. For it is not an enemy who taunts me— then I could bear it; it is not an adversary who deals insolently with me— then I could hide from him. But it is you, a man, my equal, my companion, my familiar friend. We used to take sweet counsel together; within God’s house we walked in the throng. Let death steal over them; let them go down to Sheol alive; for evil is in their dwelling place and in their heart. But I call to God, and the Lord will save me. Evening and morning and at noon I utter my complaint and moan, and he hears my voice. He redeems my soul in safety from the battle that I wage, for many are arrayed against me. God will give ear and humble them, he who is enthroned from of old, Selah because they do not change and do not fear God. My companion stretched out his hand against his friends; he violated his covenant. His speech was smooth as butter, yet war was in his heart; his words were softer than oil, yet they were drawn swords. Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you; he will never permit the righteous to be moved. But you, O God, will cast them down into the pit of destruction; men of blood and treachery shall not live out half their days. But I will trust in you. (Psalm 55:1-23 ESV)
Family Fun on Fridays- Fun Found at Home
We have a tight budget. AND THAT’S OK!
It forces me to be creative and crafty. I like to be creative and crafty., so naturally Pinterest and I are the best of friends!
I’ve seen this on Pinterest HOWEVER a friend of ours shared it on FB, and I decided that TONIGHT IS THE IGHT!
So Do you want to know what is on the docket tonight for Family night?
2 Ingredient Cloud Dough (also known as Moon Dough)
The ingredients are
Baby oil and Flour…yep That’s it! ALL stuff I have right at home!
Cloud dough is a great calming sensory play idea….not just for special needs kids, but for all kids….even the BIGGEST OF KIDS! (Hubby and I might have gotten distracted by some at the craft store last week…for a good amount of time, playing with similar Stuff)
Check out this Super Simple recipe here
AND CAN I just say that it smells SOOOOOO NICE !
Have you made Cloud dough….or anything similare? Share in the comments!
Blessings
Blogging Within My Mission
Hi all,
So it’s been no secret that I have not been around much. Life has been busy and I wear so very many hats! And sometimes I have to throw off all my other hats in order to take care of a hat that grows exceptionally heavy…..usually it’s the one with a husband, four kids and a house crammed inside of it.
And over the last year or so I have become increasingly uncomfortable with all the…”this is how you should blog”. And the “you aren’t doing things right”. Critics out there. I also have a lot of personal critics in my life wondering “why do you waste your time doing that” and “How can you possibly have time for all that you do?” And to be completely honest I think that Satan has used those critics to spread seeds of doubt, and frankly I have come to the realization that I was letting him!
Did I whine and complain….maybe on the inside a little convincing myself that I had nothing anybody wanted to hear. And everywhere you turn, people are oh so concerned about numbers……numbers! Ugh, I’ve always hated Math! It’s a necessary evil in my mind! Anyway, over the last 8 months I have spent A LOT of time reading and praying. And while we were on vacation in July , I stole away a few times and focused on me. Ways to better me. And one of those things that I did was write my own personal mission statement.
Each year I write out goals but rarely if ever meet them. I pick books based on areas of my life in which I desire to grow…..along with knowing I will review some as well. I choose them according to the areas that are focus points in my life. I then also choose fiction that maybe I either missed out on in school or something that strikes my fancy! (No none of them are Romance novels….ICK)
So I wrote this Mission statement….
It is my mission to live my life with the sole purpose to give God the glory in everything I say and do-to abide in Christ, to grow in my daily walk with Him.
It’s nothing fancy and I know it’s not short and sweet like five words or less BUT IT WORKS FOR ME.
I then added action statements for each of my main focus area in my life. These areas include
- My Daily walk with God…it’s a relationship and like any good fruitful relationship it takes nurturing.
- My hubby….I love him dearly
- The munchkins…yep four smiling, funny, keep me on my toes munchkins!
- My home…..I want it to be a safe haven for all who cross it’s threshold .
- My ministry….which is 2 fold, the people of our church, and my readers here on my blog!
Here is what my action statement under Ministry says
To intentionally challenge fellow women who love Jesus to grow deeper in their walk with God. To speak truth in love and encourage women to be bold in their faith.
