When Joe and Maggie were first married, they loved their home. It didn’t matter to them that it was a small one-bedroom apartment and that there wasn’t much inside–they were together. They enjoyed decorating on a shoestring budget, finding deals at yard sales, and saving up for the occasional meal out. It was fun being [...]
Archive for May, 2008
Content with a Little
May 27, 2008Weddings are Good for a Marriage
May 19, 2008I love going to weddings for lots of reasons: seeing the distinctive decorations, ornate gowns, fresh flower arrangements, and listening to the beautiful music. I love seeing the sparkle in the bridesmaids’ eyes, the uncontrollable smiles and the barely controllable tears in their eyes. I love watching the groom’s face as he awaits his bride. [...]
Modesty Link
May 15, 2008If you’re interested in further reading about modesty and the Christian woman, here’s a 6-part (relatively short) series from C.J. Mahaney, of Sovereign Grace Ministries.
Clothing and the Christian Woman
May 9, 2008I know of no other topic discussed among Christians that is as controversial as clothing choices. (And I may live to regret the day I decided to broach the subject on my blog! ) My own friends’ preferences vary widely, and I think there’s a range of freedom in Christ that we all have [...]
Proverbs 15 and Parenting
May 4, 2008Today I was searching for verses that address specific struggles my preschool children face as they’re learning to obey and show kindness to others. I’m assembling a document that Dan and I can use when teaching and disciplining. We’d much rather use Biblical language (“When your brother yells at you, use a soft answer in [...]