Thursday's Thought: Home, Sweet Home

Home is never sweet unless the people in it are sweet.

Thursday's Thought: Contentment

Contentment enjoys what it has and gratefully accepts what is given to it.

Tuesday's Tip: Organization

Store things in logical places—near where you will use them, for example.

Thursday's Thought: Modesty

Modesty is an attitude. It just has a tendency to express itself in the way you dress.

Thursday's Thought: Relationships

Seek to understand other people with the same intensity with which you desire to be understood.

Thoughts on Learning and Critical Thinking

Read widely,
. . . . but don't believe everything you read.


Listen carefully,
. . . . but don't believe everything you hear.


Look around,
. . . . but don't believe everything you see.


Think hard,
. . . . but don't believe everything you think.



If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. ~ James 1:5 

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. ~ Proverbs 9:10 

When wisdom entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is pleasant unto thy soul; discretion shall preserve thee, understanding shall keep thee. . . ~ Proverbs 2: 10, 11.

A good reminder, especially for maidens at home

And if ye have not been faithful 

in that which is another man's, 

who shall give you that 

which is your own? 

~ Luke 16:12 

Girlhood Challenge of the Month: May, 2010

Let God garden your heart. Let Him weed out the things He doesn't like. Let Him shine into your heart with His light and love.

The challenge this month is to choose to let Him do this and then ask Him to do it.

This is a very personal thing so I don't expect you to share your prayer or what you prayed for specifically, but you may share that you did it.

And ladies, this is a good idea for all of us too!

Womanhood and Girlhood Challenges of the Month: April, 2010

Due to the lateness in the month, April's challenge is going to be very small and easy. Quite simply, rejoice in the LORD.

And thou shalt rejoice in every good thing which the LORD thy God hath given unto thee, and unto thine house. . . ~ Deuteronomy 26:11

The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him. ~ Psalms 28:7

Take a moment to express your praise and thanksgiving to God for anything that comes to mind, in any way that suits you.

Please share what you have done (or a part of it). You may share in the comments or leave directions to your blog posts. You may also share your praise and thanksgiving itself in the comments if you wish.

I Am a Woman

I wrote this "Anti-feminist Manifesto in 2007. I can't remember if I posted it here or not, but it has not been recently if I did. Sometimes it makes me gulp when I read it ~ especially that last line ~ and remember exactly what it is I stand for. It keeps me on track. :-) Perhaps it will bless you too!

I Am a Woman

Girlhood Challenge of the Month: March 2010

The girlhood challenge of the month is similar to the womanhood challenge of the month but is designed for girls under eighteen years (whereas the womanhood challenge is for about mid-teens and upward). It doesn't really have a lower limit so if you are a mom or big sister you can help your young daughter or sister meet the challenge if you'd like to.


This month's challenge is about cooking and has four parts.


#1 Choose to learn to cook. Choose to become a good cook, starting now, and to, throughout your life, lovingly, faithfully, and cheerfully prepare and serve satisfying and healthful meals (although not necessarily fancy ones) for your family. Your attitude toward cooking and toward those you cook for is more important than your actual cooking skills. Your comittment to becoming a good cook has nothing to do with whatever interest you may or may not have in cooking.


#2 With your mother (or whoever is in charge of you and of cooking), make a plan for how you can take a regular part in planning, preparing, serving, and cleaning up after meals (this is obviously a very small part for little girls!).

#3 Cook something this month. It doesn't have to involve actual cooking or baking, but it does have to involve the preparation or serving of food. Choose something appropriate for your skills and abilities. Little girls may just learn to make toast (in a toaster) or stir food without spilling it. Older girls and teenagers, however, should be able to do more even if they have no real cooking experience.


#4 Share what you are doing to meet the challenge. You can share in the comments or leave directions to your blog posts.