A Wise Woman Builds Her Home

Thrifty Homemaker Finds

2012-03-09T08:50:00.006-06:00

I told you before about how I just love my new Kindle Fire, it can do all kinds of things like hold thousands of eBooks, go online, etc. but now I want to share with you a place I have found where you can get tons of FREE ebooks daily!

It is at Thrifty Homemaker Finds, a page on Facebook.

Everyday you will find this page updating all sorts of great FREE eBooks to be downloaded (hurry, though because they don't stay free for long!). She also shares coupons, deals, apps, freebies, audio and printables that she finds free or really cheap to share as well.

I love it because I have found books from cooking, cleaning, organizing, blogging, and yes, even Christian books (mine was just featured there a few days ago). I am finding more titles to read and share with the children and they love reading them as well. I find all kinds of free children's books and just downloaded some photography books for my daughters.

Believe me when I say that this is NOT a paid endorsement, just thought I'd share some goodness with you all! And if you do not have a Kindle or other e-reader, you can just download these ebooks directly onto your PC right HERE for free.

It has been blessing to me and I hope you enjoy it too!

And if you have any places where you get FREE eBooks, please feel free to share them in the comments section.

Thank you!

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What "Itching Ears" Want to Hear

2012-03-08T08:04:00.002-06:00

For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.

2 Timothy 4:3

I have been noticing that there something going on in the Christian community. There is pressure to conform and to say what is politically acceptable and correct. There is much overdoing of certain teachings without a wise balance of the whole counsel of scripture. It seems that Christians are being swayed into the newest fads of doctrine and being led away to the fire of "what their itching ears want to hear".

Have we not been warned? Are we so easily swayed?

We are unable to rightly divide the word.

And because of that we are easily straying from truth.

Attacked are the innocent proclaimers of His truth. Bring up any solid doctrine and you might be labeled as "judgmental", "not having enough grace" or "too harsh".

We might be persuaded by the latest bestselling author, TV preacher, or a popular Christian actor. We might even be strongly influenced by certain Christian circles or simply just online through favorite bloggers (some we have never even met before nor examined their life or doctrine closely) or the comments (written by complete strangers) left at their posts.

If it sounds good and everyone is agreeing with it then we are on board---after all, they have to be right--don't they???

Wrong.

Think twice, ladies, anyone can act and speak as one in authority, but all things should be brought through the filter of God's word.

It is His word alone that stands-- not man's opinion.

Remember that.

And keep studying His Word so that you are able to discern what is true and what is false.

The more that you read the better you will be able to discern. If you still have trouble, get wise counsel from your pastor (not off Facebook, Twitter, or a blog).

And pray that the Lord would give you WISDOM

to recognize it

and

COURAGE

TO STAND IN OPPOSITION OF IT.

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You can also find this post over at Ladies Against Feminism.

Get True Christian Motherhood eBook on Sale for Just $1 (24 Hours Only!)

2012-03-07T00:05:00.003-06:00

*The discount has now expired, but you can still get the book for just $7 as a PDF, or on your Kindle or Nook.*

For 24 hours we are selling True Christian Motherhood for just $1!

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There are so many chapters that I thought, “Oh, this is my favorite chapter” and then I would read another chapter and think the same thing. So needless to say, I found the entire book a true joy. This book is timeless in it’s exhortation and would make a great gift for a new wife or mother, a wonderful guide to mentor another woman with, or to use as a bible study."

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"I cannot begin to thank-you enough for writing this book. I have begun poring over its pages and find myself captivated by the wisdom and beauty of your writing. The chapters are short enough to accompany my personal devotions before my children wake up, and the questions give my heart something worthy to ponder during the day.

I just finished the chapter "The Exhausted Mom." That's me, at this season of my life! I was so convicted though when I read that half the battle is in our minds. My attitude towards the tiredness could definitely use an adjustment. I'll be working on that today! Thank-you again, from the bottom of my heart, for writing such a timely, beautiful work. You have already blessed me tremendously for the several months I've been reading your blog, but True Christian Womanhood just takes the cake."

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Mother is Missing from the Home

2012-03-06T07:58:00.009-06:00

An interesting occurrence is taking place in homes throughout the land.

Mother is missing.

No, I am not talking about the mother who works or the mother who has passed away.

I am talking about your everyday mom and the video below states what I am talking about clearly (even though it is shed in a humorous light):

(Note: please turn off the music at the bottom of the blog before watching)

Yes, there is a pull from Satan to pluck mothers out of the home so that she cannot raise her children effectively. Satan has found yet another way to distract us! It is through our online use.

It is very easy to set out to do a simple task that should only take a few minutes and then get sucked into the world of being online--Facebooking, tweeting, blogging and the list goes on and before you know it you have lost precious time out of your day.

The danger is very real so we need to truly guard our time online.

For some of us it is easier said than done. Many of us have businesses and so forth that we run online. As a blog consultant I even teach people how to use the internet, but I also try to be careful to give some wise advice to go along with it.

I like to suggest that if you need to be online there are services out there to help you manage your day more effectively. There are sites like Hootsuite that help you schedule out updates so that you can have an online presence while minimizing presence time online.

Sometimes we may need accountability (your husband is a good person to oversee), others might just need to take a break and some will feel convicted to get offline altogether. Others find using a timer and scheduling short spurts to go on is helpful. Pray and ask God what would be best for you and then actually listen and do what He is nudging your heart to do.

Social networking and the internet is a wonderful tool to master,

but don't let it master you!

Protect your home and family time, dear Mamas!

Manage your days and don't let what is treasured be stolen from you.

It is precious and you won't get those fleeting lost moments back.

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Modeling Godliness to Our Daughters

2012-03-05T08:28:00.000-06:00

“Are we models of purity to our daughters?

Are we making godly womanhood attractive to them,

something they want for themselves?"

Today I am over at Raising Homemakers discussing:

Modeling Godliness to Our Daughters

Join me?

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Edwardian Dresses and Titanic Event

2012-03-03T07:58:00.003-06:00

This is lovely:

(Note: Don't forget to turn off the music at the bottom of the blog before viewing!)

My daughters are also working on some historical dresses and enjoyed this clip as an encouragement.

Do you have a favorite period?

Resources: Sense and Sensibility Patterns

Also, don't forget our blog consulting sale is still on! :)
Thanks to all who signed up!

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Homeschool Day at the Capitol

2012-03-02T09:15:00.016-06:00

Yesterday we attended for the first time a lovely event called Homeschool Day at the Capitol in Indianapolis. As homeschoolers we love to take our children out to visit special events for a richer learning experience in the form of a field trip.

Here are some pictures of our day:

The outside of the Capitol building, here is my husband with our children...

The inside where we got to listen to men who encouraged us in our homeschool journey and told us to continue to "fight the battle", "to do the right thing" and that "one family can make a difference".

Our friend and State Representative, Timothy Wesco, gave us a private tour of the building along with our good friends, the Devine family. My daughter baked him some homemade cookies that she was able to share with him and some other men who were defending our freedoms to homeschool. He took us to see the inside of the Supreme Court...

It was quite a grand room and the ceiling had the most amazing and beautiful details

Large pictures of past judges scattered over the walls made you feel like you were taking a step back into history

the Law Library...

My son, Stephen, checking out the thousands of books there.

and the House of Representatives while they were having a legislative session...this is where they vote on different amendments and laws, etc.

It really was a great reminder to me of how we need to pray for the law makers of this land and that our very freedom to homeschool can be taken away quickly if we do not speak up and defend them. A scary thought when you think of it .

There were several of these beautiful statues and somehow we only managed to get one picture and it was blurry. :(

My Future World Changers

Left to right: Josiah, Christian, Joshua, Joy, Ravi, Stephen, Naomi and Janai

The building cost about 2 million and took 10 years to complete and they came in under budget. Amazing!

Me and my best friend, Steve.

Later we went out and enjoyed the rest of the day at the Indianapolis Children's Museum which is the largest in America--the kids had a blast!

Hope you enjoyed our pictures!

By the way, if you are looking for great homeschooling materials I suggest you check here, here and here.

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Great Reading, Winners and Wise Woman Link-up!

2012-02-29T08:19:00.004-06:00

Looking for some good reading? Here are some links you should check out this week:

Deception of Marketing and Media

Counseling Over Coffee: Depression

The winners for last weeks giveaways are:

When Motherhood Feels Too Hard

Kassondra Hamilton, Kim Belcheff, Chelsea Wipf

CPT Pregancy Tests

Victoria Po, Amber Kemp

Your Blogging Business eBook

KM Logan, Clarinda Olenslager

Family Economics Conference Family Pass

Shannon Hazleton

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Exciting News: We are Now Selling Lilla Rose & Sale!

2012-02-28T08:36:00.005-06:00

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Characteristics of Foolish Behavior

2012-02-27T08:32:00.007-06:00

The Bible gives us a clear picture of foolish behavior and its consequences. It’s important for us to recognize these traits in others—and in ourselves. Dealing appropriately with people who behave foolishly requires prayer and wisdom. But remember, that foolish person is not in your life by accident, and you can by God’s grace respond to him or her in a Christ-like manner.

Characteristics of Foolish Behavior

1. Denying, disregarding, or rebelling against God.
The fool says in his heart “There is no God” (Psalm 14:1).

2. Slandering, lying, deceiving
The one who conceals hatred has lying lips, and whoever utters slander is a fool
(Proverbs 10:18).

3. Quick-Tempered A fool shows his annoyance at once, but a prudent man overlooks an insult (Proverbs 12:16).

4. Acts Impetuously and Without Regard for Consequences
In everything the prudent acts with knowledge, but a fool flaunts his folly. (Proverbs 13:16).
One who is wise is cautious and turns away from evil, but a fool is reckless and careless.
(Proverbs 14:16).

5. Talks endlessly, brags, spouts off frequently.
A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion
(Proverbs 18:2).
The wise lay up knowledge, but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. (Proverbs 10:14).
A fool’s mouth is his ruin, and his lips are a snare to his soul. (Proverbs 18:7 ).

6. Refuses Advice, Accountability and/or Discipline
A fool despises his father’s instruction, but whoever heeds reproof is prudent
(Proverbs 15:5).
A rebuke goes deeper into a man of understanding than a hundred blows into a fool
(Proverbs 17:10).

7. Handles Money Recklessly
Of what use is money in the hand of a fool, since he has no desire to get wisdom?
(Proverbs 17:16).
In the house of the wise are stores of choice food and oil, but a foolish man devours all
he has (Proverbs 21:20).

8. Quarrels frequently, picks fights, is contentious
Fools get into constant quarrels; they are asking for a beating (Proverbs 18:6 NLT).
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps himself under control
(Proverbs 29:11).

9. Lazy, Lacks Focus and Ambition
Foolish people refuse to work and almost starve (Ecclesiastes 4:5).
A wise person thinks much about death, while the fool thinks only about having a good time now
(Ecclesiastes 7:4 ).
Fools are so exhausted by a little work that they have no strength for even the simplest tasks
(Ecclesiastes 10:15 ).

10. Never Learns from Past Experience
As a do returns to his vomit, so a fool repeats his folly (Proverbs 26:11).
You cannot separate fools from their foolishness, even though you grind them like grain with
mortar and pestle (Proverbs 27:22 ).

How are we to respond to foolish behavior?

1. First and most importantly, we pray for them.

2. Second, watch your attitude and motivation toward these foolish people:

Principle #1 – Don’t be surprised if they refuse good advice.
Don’t waste your breath on fools, for they will despise the wisest advice
(Proverbs 23:9 ).

Principle #2 – Don’t give them honor or luxury.
It is not fitting for a fool to live in luxury – how much worse for a slave to rule over princes!
(Proverbs 19:10).
Like snow in summer or rain in harvest, honor is not fitting for a fool (Proverbs 26:1).

Principle #3 – Don’t argue with foolish people.
Don’t have anything to do with foolish and stupid arguments, because you know they produce
quarrels. And the Lord’s servant must not quarrel; instead, he must be kind to everyone, able to
teach, not resentful (2 Tim. 2:23-24).

Principle #4 – Protect yourself from the resentment and anger caused by foolish people.
A stone is heavy and sand is weighty, but the resentment caused by a fool is heavier than both
(Proverbs 27:3 ).

Stay away from a foolish man, for you will not find knowledge on his lips (Proverbs 14:7).

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Earn Money Blogging: Wise Woman Consulting Tax Return Sale & FREE eBook Giveaway!

2012-02-24T08:26:00.013-06:00

Dear friends, today is the last day of my week of giveaways--so I wanted to end it by giving away a 10% discount to my very own blog consulting service, Wise Woman Consulting! Many of you asked for a sale during tax season--so here it is! Watch our new video below:

(Note: Don't forget to turn off the music at the bottom of the blog!)

Make this the year that you stop blogging for nothing! There are so many ways to make money through blogging you would be surprised. We never knew we could make a dime for years and last year we earned nearly $24,000 for the first time. Now there are many bloggers out there making a six digit income through their blogs and all of us can always improve what we do. But the point of me telling you this is not to boast (we only boast in the Lord) but to let you know that you CAN do what you love and still earn something on the side! If I can do it, you can too!

I have also upgraded the consulting--and it now has new information that has been added that is very helpful, evolving along with what I have learned along my own personal blogging journey.

So I ask you, is your blog making what it could?

Could you help to bring in money from the comfort of your home while doing something you enjoy?

Are you daily blogging away with little traffic, growing discouraged, not earning a dime and ready to throw in the towel with the whole thing?

If you have thought of any of the above, I would love to consult with you!

My heart is to see moms being able to help moms make money at home. I know that especially in these challenging times with the economy not looking good that this information can be very helpful so I would love to help everyone to be able to do the same.

For those who sign up, I am also going to add a FREE copy of my eBook, True Christian Motherhood, for you to keep or give as a gift to a friend.

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Your Blogging Business: Tax Talk and Tips eBook {& Giveaway!}

2012-02-22T23:58:00.003-06:00

This post is for all the wonderful bloggers who like to frequent A Wise Woman Builds Her Home. Yes, we are a growing bunch, aren't we? Shall I say booming instead? According to statistics and my clientele explosion this year for Wise Woman Consulting (my service for teaching bloggers how to earn money) blogging is indeed quite a popular pastime for many of you!

So now it is tax time and what is a poor blogger supposed to do who has been making money or wanting to earn income from their blog but wants to know all the taxing (no pun intended!) details first?

I have had several clients ask me the question "So what do I do about taxes?" Well, now I no longer need to explain this topic and can just refer everyone to this fabulous new eBook: Your Blogging Business: Tax Talk and Tips eBook instead!

Here is the author, Nikki Hughes, who has a Bachelors of Science in Accountancy and several years of experience as a tax accountant at a CPA firm. She has also maintained books for several small businesses. She shares some notable chapters from her Table of Contents such as:

Do you need to file a tax return?
Understanding income and deductions
Business vs. Personal
Expense vs. Asset
Home Office and Business Use of Home
How to calculate your “Business use of Home”
A word on estimated tax payments and calculations
Introduction to bookkeeping
You know what you need to track so how do you track it?
How to file your return

If you would like to get a copy of this helpful eBook for only $4.99 (that's a steal for what you will learn), you can purchase a copy HERE.

The Giveaway

Nikki is generously giving away 2 copies of her eBook!

Thank you, Nikki!

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Hope you win!

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The Family Economics Conference {& Free Family Pass Giveaway!} and Link-Up

2012-02-22T09:06:00.003-06:00

Have you heard about the Family Economics Conference?

It is being held on March 8-10th in Chicago, Illinois and here are some of the many speakers:

James McDonald

Topics for the 2012 Conference:

Household Budget Management
Marketing a Family Business
The Duties of Dominion
Household Chores and Time Management
Facing an Onslaught of Socialism
Considerations Before Leaving Corporate America
Raising Sons to Provide
Keys to Being a Successful Family Entrepreneur
Stories from Successful Family Start-Ups
Q&A Panels
…and much more!

This year we are excited to announce that the Liberty Day Celebration is also going to be a part of this big event. We attended this last year, you can view the video of it here:

(Note--turn off the music at the bottom of the blog before viewing!)

Now we have some more exciting news---The Family Economics Conference would like to generously give away one FREE FAMILY PASS TO THE ENTIRE CONFERENCE!!! (value of $279)

We are going too, so we hope to see you there! (If you see me, say hi--I'd love to meet you!)

Please enter here:

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And don't forget we are having our Wise Woman Link-up today!

A Wise Woman Builds Her Home is a place to be encouraged in your high and noble calling of role of wife and mother and daughter to the King and we want to encourage each and every single reader out there to build up strong Christian homes to the glory of God.

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The Sacredness of Life and CPT Worldwide {& 20 Pregnancy Tests Giveaway!}

2012-02-21T00:01:00.006-06:00

Life is sacred.

Every soul a gift from God.

"Behold, children are a gift of the LORD,
         The fruit of the womb is a reward.
Like arrows in the hand of a warrior,
         So are the children of one’s youth.
How blessed is the man whose quiver is full of them;
         They will not be ashamed
         When they speak with their enemies in the gate."

-Psalm 127:3-5

If you think you might be expecting a precious little one--you don't want to wait...you want to find out as soon as possible!

This is true for any parent-to-be and especially those that are trying hard to get pregnant.

I want to tell you about a company called CPT Worldwide. CPT stands for Cheap Pregnancy Tests and are Christian owned.

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Wise Woman Tip

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The Giveaway

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Please enter below and hope you win!

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When Motherhood Feels Too Hard eBook {& Giveaway} and $1 for 1 Day!

2012-02-20T00:32:00.020-06:00

My sweet friend, Kelly Crawford, over at Generation Cedar just released her new ebook today entitled Devotions, Advice and Renewal for When Motherhood Feels Too Hard.

Kelly shares:

"I know about the days when you want to give up. I know about feelings of helplessness as you face your failures day after day. But I also know about a resolve that can be planted in the heart of every saint to bear them up on those days and give them what they need to carry out the task to which they have been called.

This book is full, and it will fill you too. Practical tips for getting through a busy day, real devotions that address why our spiritual strength is often zapped and how to get it back, and constant refreshing of the vision–our lifeblood for this mission field–it’s all here and generations can be changed by it."

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2012-02-18T08:47:00.006-06:00

The winners from the Love Around the Block Facebook party are:

Shabby Apple Dress: Paulo Rollo (please contact me)

Eden's Natural Products: Lisa Husebo

Wise Woman Consulting: Melissa Mitchell

True Christian Motherhood: Tiffany Mayberry, Elizabeth Coussou, Kathi Mapledoram

A Great Impression: Mary Clendenin, Susan Cordeiro (ladies, please contact me!)

Homemaking 101 DVD: Holly Delahaye, LoryAnn Payne (Loryann, contact me)

Girlhood Home Companion: Jean Hersch, Esther Nolt, Deonna Bundrick, Heather Marie Jurren

Congratulations!

Your email has been sent out to the company notifying them that you have won, with the exception of the ladies that I asked to contact me.

And thanks to all who entered! We are going to have a special week of giveaways next week that you won't want to miss so stay tuned!

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The Love Chapter for Mothers

2012-02-17T08:45:00.008-06:00

If I talk to my children about what is right and what is wrong, but have not love, I am like a ringing doorbell or pots banging in the kitchen.

And though I know what stages my children will go through and understand their growing pains, and can answer all their questions about life and believe myself to be a devoted mother, but have not love, I am nothing...

If I give up the fulfillment of a career to make my children's lives better and stay up all night sewing costumes or baking cookies on short notice, but grumble about lack of sleep, I have not love and accomplish nothing...

A loving mother is patient with her children's immaturity and kind even when they are not; a loving mother is not jealous of their youth, nor does she hold it over their heads whenever she has sacrificed for them.

A loving mother believes in her children; she hopes in each one's individual ability to stand out as a light in a dark world; she endures every heartache and backache to accomplish that.

A loving mother never really dies. As for homebaked bread, it will be consumed and forgotten; as for spotless floors, they will soon gather dust and heelmarks. As for children, right now toys and friends and food are all-important to them. But when they grow up, it will be their mother's love that they will remember and pass on to others. In that way, she will live on.

So care, training, and a loving mother reside in a home, these three; but the greatest of these is a loving mother...

-by Dianne Lorang

Pssst---we have a special surprise for you next week
so stay tuned-- we are going to have tons of giveaways!

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Linked up to Far Above Rubies

Being a Man Pleaser: What Are You Standing For?

2012-02-16T08:46:00.003-06:00

If the enemy isn't shooting at you

you aren't in the battle.

Beware when all men speak well of you.

-HT to RC Sproul Jr.

This life is short.

We have one opportunity to stand for the Lord and His truths.

It might be okay for your neighbor to talk about being politically correct.

And the TV shows reassuring us that we need to accept things that God directly despises.

But we need to take a stand.

We can't be afraid of what others think.

We need to stop worrying about how we will be perceived.

True change occurs when we speak it.

"How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?"

-Romans 10:14

If you love your neighbor you will speak the truth (with kindness, patience and love).

I am so grateful for different ministries because I have learned so much from them. They did not hide God's truths, but they proclaimed it from the rooftops! Imagine had they had kept silent, then many lives would not have been changed--mine included.

I am thankful to the Lord for these sites and friends.
I am thankful that they did not keep silent.

I believe the world is a battle field and we need to take our positions.

Whose kingdom are YOU fighting for?

Remember friends...

We might get attacked, even by well-meaning Christians--by family or friends.

But we have already counted the cost
our lives paid for at the cross

and there is no turning back.

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Strong Homes that Cannot Be Invaded and Link-Up

2012-02-15T07:55:00.007-06:00

I made this pretty banner yesterday, please feel free to take it and use it on your blog or share on Facebook/Twitter. It is a wonderful reminder of God's truth and what we should be striving for in a world that sends a strong message of exactly the opposite. The world sends a message that we need to have:

money
power
influence
beauty
have it all (even though this is impossible)
our way--we are the leaders of our homes and our husbands are in the way
we need to put ourselves first before our priorities of God, family and home

We need to combat the lies of this world by putting on our armor. Have you taken off your armor lately? You are an easy target for Satan's arrows! If so, wise up, ladies, and remember be purposeful building up strong homes that cannot be invaded. Guard your home. Protect it. Think helpful thoughts, not thoughts that tear down. Don't be pulled into the world's trap--BEWARE!

Now with that thought, I want to let you know I am praying for all of you, each and every single one. You are precious in God's sight and He loves you so much.

And with that reminder we will move onto our link-up for the day:

A Wise Woman Builds Her Home is a place to be encouraged in your high and noble calling of role of wife and mother and daughter to the King and we want to encourage each and every single reader out there to build up strong Christian homes to the glory of God.

When you link up here please use the image below to let others know that you have linked up here so that they might join in the fun and be encouraged as well:

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We are linked at Raising Homemakers, Our Simple Farm, Deep Roots at Home, and Growing Home

What is a Friend?

2012-02-14T08:42:00.003-06:00

Dear friends,

We are so grateful for you and wanted to wish you a Happy Valentine's day! Thank you for your support and love and all the emails. The community here at "Wise Woman" is unbelievable and we thank the Lord for all His goodness in all things. We pray that you have a wonderful and special day with your husband and children!

Remember to make it special!

Let us know how you like to make it special or celebrate in the comments section--we'd love to hear from you.

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Looking at Your Husband with New Eyes

2012-02-13T08:44:00.008-06:00

I am typing this post out at a very special place. Me and my husband went on a romantic getaway last night to a charming bed and breakfast to celebrate Valentine's day!

I want to share some reflections of what I have learned from 20 years of marriage. I want you all to listen carefully:

Marriage is definitely something that needs works on. It is lovely and needs attention cultivating. Not just when you are newlyweds but especially as the years go by. It is so easy to let the worries and cares of life sweep in and distract you. It is easy to neglect your marriage and let it run on autopilot. But ladies, I encourage you to do something special and actually care for your marriage. Take the time to do the little things, because it is the little things that count. Don't ignore the fact that your marriage is not doing well if it is. Do something about it!

We need to look at our husbands with new eyes. Yes, he is the protector, provider and priest of our homes and we need to acknowledge that. We need to protect our hearts from any ungodly thinking or bitterness towards him that might creep in. We need to take ungodly thoughts captive and then take action in loving.

Special things you can do to let him know he is special:

make his favorite meal
surprise him with his favorite book/special present
give him a massage
write him a special note telling him how much you love him
plan a surprise outing/getaway to focus on just the two of you
throw him a party
pamper him when he gets home from work
honor him in front of him by telling the children (his parents, friends, or anyone else) what you love about him

There is so much more but pray and ask the Lord what your special "gift" could be--then really do it!

Above all things, remember to REALLY LOVE him with agape love (unconditional love):

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails....And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.

-1 Corinthians 13

I am so blessed to have my husband. The Lord has turned our ashes into beauty and where else could I find a man that truly loves and understands me, loves to write and enjoys churchplanting as much as I do? Only God could have done that and for that I am grateful!

Now if you are looking for a place to getaway for Valentine's or just for fun, I recommend the Inn at Aberdeen where I am typing from right now. Here is a video of the place for you to enjoy:

(Note: please turn off the music at the bottom of the page!)

I smell breakfast ready so I'd better get going!

Have a blessed day!

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We are linked at Far Above Rubies
& Raising Mighty Arrows

The Lord is Near to All Who Call on Him

2012-02-12T07:27:00.003-06:00

I will exalt you, my God the King;

I will praise your name for ever and ever.

Every day I will praise you

and extol your name for ever and ever.

Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise;

his greatness no one can fathom.

One generation will commend your works to another;

they will tell of your mighty acts.

They will speak of the glorious splendor of your majesty,

and I will meditate on your wonderful works.

They will tell of the power of your awesome works,

and I will proclaim your great deeds.

They will celebrate your abundant goodness

and joyfully sing of your righteousness.

The Lord is gracious and compassionate,

slow to anger and rich in love.

The Lord is good to all;

he has compassion on all he has made.

All you have made will praise you, O Lord;

your saints will extol you.

They will tell of the glory of your kingdom

and speak of your might,

so that all men may know of your mighty acts

and the glorious splendor of your kingdom.

Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom,

and your dominion endures through all generations.

The Lord is faithful to all his promises

and loving toward all he has made.

The Lord upholds all those who fall

and lifts up all who are bowed down.

The eyes of all look to you,

and you give them their food at the proper time.

You open your hand

and satisfy the desires of every living thing.

The Lord is righteous in all his ways

and loving toward all he has made.

The Lord is near to all who call on him,

to all who call on him in truth.

He fulfills the desires of those who fear him;

he hears their cry and saves them.

The Lord watches over all who love him,

but all the wicked he will destroy.

My mouth will speak in praise of the Lord.

Let every creature praise his holy name

for ever and ever.

-Psalm 145

May the Lord bless you this Sunday! If you do not have a place to worship, come and visit us at New Hope Christian Fellowship, a place where you are family!

(Note: Please turn off the music at the bottom of the blog before watching video!)

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Congratulations to the Bates Family 19th Blessing and More Announcements

2012-02-10T09:45:00.008-06:00

We wanted to give a heart-warming congratulations to the Bates Family, who have been featured on the popular hit TLC show with the Duggar's 19 Kids and Counting, who just welcomed their newest 19th blessing into the world yesterday. Children are a blessing from the Lord and when we see families with children of any size we need to praise Him! Whether it is 19 or 1--they are God's precious gifts to us!

You may read see more pictures at their blog HERE.

The Huffington Post also covered it:

Bates Family Now Tied With Duggars as America's Largest Family

You can view instant episodes of 19 Kids and Counting here,

and the Duggars newest book A Love that Multiplies is 50% off to day and only $10!

Get it while you can, the sale ends at midnight.

We also have a couple of announcements to share here on the blog that might be of interest to you:

1. You can now get a 'A Wise Woman Builds Her Home' blog subscription from Amazon.com for your Kindle and read the blog on it when you are not connected online! It is at a low price of just $0.99 with a risk free 14 day trial--now that's a deal!

2. We are working on new exciting projects around here--a TON of them! A new eBook has been started and we are considering starting a Wise Woman Series and Wise Woman Collections in the future. There are also other projects that are top secret and will be announced soon....

3. We have some new buttons and banners that we made just for you! Feel free to share ( just copy and paste and link back) on your blogs or Facebook, we will be making several more in the future!

We hope you like them!

You can view our official blog trailer video on YouTube here.

4. We have also brought back our Wise Woman Media package--if you are interested in advertising here (we get over 145,000 pageviews a month with over 8,800+ followers on Facebook) we will advertise your blog on THREE of our blogs for the price of one! Now THAT is a deal and alot of exposure for your business--head on over HERE to read all about it, we have also reduced our prices for a limited time. Or contact me directly at wisewomanads@gmail.com--we would love to partner with you!

May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 15:13

Have a blessed day building up your sacred homes!

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Don't forget to enter the giveaways for the Facebook party

time is running out!

Spiritual Darkness and Blindness

2012-02-09T08:51:00.004-06:00

Heavenly Father,

Above all things enlighten us with the eternal light that is our Lord Jesus Christ so that His mercy and knowledge may shine in us. Preserve the light of faith in our hearts, multiply it, and strengthen it.

Awaken you love in us, confirm our hope, and give us true humility so we may walk in the footsteps of Jesus.

Let a reverence for you be in all our deeds and before our eyes.

Drive all spiritual darkness and blindness from our hearts.

Protect us today and always from superstition and idolatry, from arrogance and blaspheming, from contempt of your Word, from disobedience and exasperation so that the sun will not set today on our anger.

Amen.

"Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He shall lift you up."

James 4:10

-Amish Prayers by Beverly Lewis

(The Kindle edition is free!)

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Don't forget to enter the giveaways for the Facebook party

time is running out!

One More Day to Enter My Facebook Party Giveaways & Link-Up!

2012-02-07T21:47:00.007-06:00

Thank you to all who showed up to our Facebook party--we were OVERWHELMED with the response and SOOO happy to have met all of you, what a joy it was indeed!

Now I know you all are wondering if you can still enter the giveaways--YES, you can! We are leaving them up for one day and will announce the winners on the 9th.

Shabby Apple Dress and Eden Natural Products Giveaway

Wise Woman Consulting and True Christian Motherhood eBooks Giveaway

A Great Impression Vinyl Wall Art Giveaway

Homemaking DVD's and Girlhood Home Companion Magazines Giveaway

Don't forget to visit the other blogs too and enter their giveaways too:

Far Above Rubies

Like A Bubbling Brook

Raising Mighty Arrows

The Modest Mom

Under the Golden Apple Tree

Generation Cedar

Now please join me in our weekly link-up:

If you have a post you would like to share regarding the topic above or that has to do with building up your home, homemaking, character, hospitality, femininity, family, tea, organization, etc. we would love to have you share it with us! You are welcomed to post more than one post.

When you link up here please use the image below to let others know that you have linked up here so that they might join in the fun and be encouraged as well:

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