As women, we often equate romance with flowers, candy, and jewelry. I know I sure used to! Let me tell you a little story. After the birth of our babies, I used to think that my husband had to buy me flowers. After our fifth child, I held a grudge since he didn't. Like that … Continue reading True Romance Within a Marriage
Month: October 2019
Having Babies is Normal
While at the obstetrician's office, I needed to have my blood drawn last week. The technician was a sweet older lady who was absolutely floored when she asked how many children I had. It usually goes something like this... "So, I this your first?" "No, it's my ninth." Jaw proceeds to drop to floor. She … Continue reading Having Babies is Normal
Should Beth Moore Go Home?
Not too long ago, there has been an internet controversy involving John MacArthur and Beth Moore. When asked to give his short, gut reaction to the name Beth Moore, MacArthur said "Go home," during a recent conference. This response has been met with outrage amongst mainstream Christians. Many of those who agree with MacArthur respond … Continue reading Should Beth Moore Go Home?
A Homemaker’s Attitude
When it comes to the quality of our home life, our attitude is a big deal. About ten years ago, my attitude was not too great when it came to my home. I was a stay at home mom, which I loved, but I did not enjoy actually being home. My attitude dictated that being … Continue reading A Homemaker’s Attitude
Letting Light Shine In Our Homes
With Halloween around the corner, I've been thinking about the struggle it sometimes is to keep our homes full of light, and free of worldly influences. Our family personally doesn't celebrate Halloween. We also steer clear of church festivals and the like which try to "redeem the day," since we feel like imitating the world … Continue reading Letting Light Shine In Our Homes
Sacrifice During Our Debt Free Journey and Ideas to Help Moms Stay at Home with Their Children
A couple of days ago, I wrote an article about how we can afford to be stay at home moms. In this post, I mentioned that our family has paid off over $260,000 worth of debt within the last three years and have received just a tad of push back. Because of this large amount … Continue reading Sacrifice During Our Debt Free Journey and Ideas to Help Moms Stay at Home with Their Children
Preparing for the Birth of Our Ninth Child
Since I'm nearing the 38th week of my pregnancy, preparing our hearts and home for our newest little one has been weighing heavily on my mind. I almost feel "ready," if that is even possible. While this is our ninth child, I still look forward to each birth with a bit of trepidation since I … Continue reading Preparing for the Birth of Our Ninth Child
We Can Afford to be Stay At Home Moms
We live in a two income culture where it is sometimes plain hard to keep our heads above water. And yet, our families need us to be at home. The security a stay-at-home mom brings to her family is priceless. So what's a mom to do? Can our families survive on a single income in … Continue reading We Can Afford to be Stay At Home Moms
Putting Our Husband’s Wants Before Our Own
As a wife, I haven't always been submissive and obedient. This is definitely something I still struggle with at times! (If you happened to click on the above link, you'll be happy to know I now handle the grocery shopping and my husband's laundry!) But the Father has graciously helped me along in this area. … Continue reading Putting Our Husband’s Wants Before Our Own
Should Birth Control be Considered Healthcare?
I'm very familiar with the idea of birth control being considered health care. The signs and pamplets about pills, IUDs, and hormonal implants are placed front and center in my obstetrician's office. But is it? The definition of health care from the Merriam-Webster dictionary: ...efforts made to maintain or restore physical, mental, or emotional well-being … Continue reading Should Birth Control be Considered Healthcare?
The Gift of a Restful Home
Yesterday was full to the brim with activities. After my 36 week obstetrics appointment, I began cranking out Etsy orders. I have removed most items from my shop by now, and I'm so looking forward to a time of rest before our ninth child arrives. This morning will be full too, with music and violin … Continue reading The Gift of a Restful Home
Gratitude During Our Debt Free Journey
My family has been riding the highs and lows of our debt free journey for some time now. Today we reached another milestone. We now owe $29,945 on our mortgage. Glory to God! We have scrimped and saved, looking for each and every penny we could throw at our consumer and vehicle debt, then my … Continue reading Gratitude During Our Debt Free Journey
Vulnerable Outside of Our Husband’s Leadership
"A woman who insists on being outside her husband's leadership places herself outside God's protection. In this vulnerable position, she is subject to the harmful effects of her own inherent weaknesses. Consequently, she is susceptible, not only to the deceptions of Satan, but also to the convincing arguments of all those who would seduce her … Continue reading Vulnerable Outside of Our Husband’s Leadership
We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
This week, I turned down an invitation and I felt kind of guilty doing so. The invitation was a really sweet gesture involving a couple of my children. I turned it down because I knew my pregnant self was tired, and our days have been full with Daddy time over the weekend. And still, I … Continue reading We Don’t Have to Do All of the Things
Thoughts from a Large Family Mama about Expecting Her Ninth Child
I'm 36 weeks along now with my ninth child. The time has flown by. I really do think that each pregnancy goes by a bit faster since our already busy home consumes much of my thoughts. But oh, how our sweet new little one has been making his presence known lately! He has grown so … Continue reading Thoughts from a Large Family Mama about Expecting Her Ninth Child
Celebrating the Day of Atonement as a Christian/Messianic Believer
This has been the second year we have celebrated the Day of Atonement as Christian/Messianic believers, and I would love to share some of the ways we remember this special and holy day with our children. I must admit, I felt a twinge of disappointment when I realized I misplaced so many of our Feast … Continue reading Celebrating the Day of Atonement as a Christian/Messianic Believer
$31,699 Left on Our Mortgage
Ladies, I'm beyond grateful and excited because as of today, $31,699 is left on our mortgage. Lord willing, we will see the $20k's within two weeks or so. We are almost three years into our debt/mortgage free journey. I'm so grateful to God for how far He's brought us. All glory belongs to Him. So … Continue reading $31,699 Left on Our Mortgage
This is What He’s Put Before Us
Today is The Day of Atonement, the holiest day of the year for some. Over the past ten days or so, I've been reflecting on my life and ways I can make some changes to better serve God. We've been on quite the roller coaster ride over the past three years. We've moved twice while … Continue reading This is What He’s Put Before Us
Violation of Policies
Yesterday, I logged into Facebook. The first thing I noticed was that I had been given a $5 credit to boost a post on my blog page. Now, this is a tiny little blog. My only hope for it is that somehow through it God will be glorified, and that I can possibly be an … Continue reading Violation of Policies
Don’t Blink, Mamas
Over the weekend, my family had the opportunity to visit our oldest daughter who recently started college. She is living three hours from home, which has been hard on me. I miss her so much, and these feelings coupled with pregnancy hormones are not a good thing, ha! Since she has left, I've really been … Continue reading Don’t Blink, Mamas
