tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726Fri, 18 Sep 2009 14:06:07 +0000http://www.growingingraceonline.com/noreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)Blogger480125http://feeds.feedburner.com/GrowingInGraceMagazine?format=skinhttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/2.0/GrowingInGraceMagazinehttp://feedburner.google.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3578493299424378699Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:22:00 +00002009-09-17T08:40:41.012-07:00GGM announcementsLadies,If you know a girl that shows grace in her life, in her writing, in her family and you'd like to see her featured in GGM, speak up and let us know!Grace can be defined asa disposition to kindness and compassiona sense of propriety and consideration for otherselegance and beauty of movement or expressionWe're look for girls of grace who show:meeknesshaving a spirit of gentlenessspeaking http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/St8gcTIafsI/girls-of-grace.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)0http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/girls-of-grace.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-7008435815164008316Wed, 16 Sep 2009 17:41:00 +00002009-09-16T11:14:59.530-07:00GGM announcementsGood afternoon ladies! GGM is undergoing some changes and you'll soon be seeing a totally new GGM! We apologize if you experience any delays during our transition and prayerfully this will all be completed ASAP. Thank you all for your support of GGM and we look forward to continuing in ministry with you all.Sisterlisa is the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Growing in Grace Magazine and owner of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/nxNOkE4f59o/changes-changes-changes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)0http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/changes-changes-changes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-8224680005711145802Wed, 16 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +00002009-09-16T00:00:08.095-07:00blogCreative Kitchensisterlisaby SisterlisaThese pancakes were made by accident, or divine revelation, however you'd like to look at it, it is a scrumptious recipe! Heat oven to 300 degrees and place a cookie sheet in the oven til hot. Then shut off the oven. You will place the pancakes in there to keep them warm.In a large bowl mix together:-1 3/4 C. Flour-1 Tbsp baking powder-1/4 tsp saltMix wellSet asideIn a small bowl http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/L99R7fpJwrQ/fluffiest-pancakes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)1http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/fluffiest-pancakes.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-162893742703624854Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:51:00 +00002009-09-14T09:57:08.858-07:00blogHello Ladies!We just wanted to take some time this week to reconnect with all of you. So here's a fun way to get to know each other better, tell us about you!How did you find GGM?What are your top 3 favorite hobbies?What are you reading lately?Favorite subject to study?What's your favorite candy?Fruit smoothie or cappuccino?If you could have anything for breakfast what would it be?If you could http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/lFbBlmgbW9g/reconnecting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)15http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/reconnecting.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-4790733054609666361Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:46:00 +00002009-09-13T09:13:47.206-07:00Lady JessMichael W. SmithFrom the Heart of WorshipThis song is called 'Here I am to Worship' by Michael W. Smith. This song really is just a very sweet song to sing to God. Thank you Lord for that. I really like it.Oh, Lord. Here I am to Worship!!! Please add your praise and worship link to the McKlinky below the video."Lord Jesus, may my worship bring joy to your heart. I look forward to seeing you with my own eyes one day. I worship you andhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/F3YKfWNs2IU/here-i-am-to-worship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lady Jess)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/here-i-am-to-worship.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-2820952887060822315Sat, 05 Sep 2009 06:09:00 +00002009-09-04T23:54:53.309-07:00blogfriendshipsisterlisaI don't know about you, but when dear friends live far away it's hard to keep up sometimes. Have you ever had a friend move away and you could feel the emptiness before they even start packing? Has distance caused time to pass quickly and the next thing you know it's been MONTHS since you've spoken? I wonder if they think I don't care about them anymore? Maybe they don't care about me http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/i2jFzmz8sms/what-happened-to-friendship.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)5http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/what-happened-to-friendship.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5170855377488438639Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:02:00 +00002009-09-01T09:42:25.438-07:00september 2009You may have noticed a new layout design and yet it's just the beginning of what we have in store for you here at GGM. This month we have some back to homeschool articles and a celebration of apples! We have more recipes in this issue than we've ever had in any previous issue. Last month I introduced you to two new authors here and now you'll get to see what they have to share with you and we http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/zhnMBPXydVs/september-2009.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/september-2009.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-6434360915041806299Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:01:00 +00002009-09-01T00:24:31.938-07:00september 2009TexasHistoryMiss Melodyby Miss MelodyTexas is my native state, and I love it: rolling hills, flat plains, open prairies and tropical coasts are home to me!Howdy, y’all! I’m Melody G., and I was barn and raised rat cheer in Texas.Now I’m sure you’re thinking that every day when I get up, I tie chaps over my blue jeans, put on my fringe vest and pull on my cowboy boots, and head out to the stalls for a mornin’ ride… buthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/SFCivokSWUA/deep-texas-roots-in-wide-open-spaces.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)5http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/deep-texas-roots-in-wide-open-spaces.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-4443075505439916372Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +00002009-09-01T09:42:37.640-07:00september 2009giveawayssisterlisaGracious ReviewsWe were contacted about a month ago by Mr. Dan Hite, owner of SpellQuizzer.com, a great new educational way for kids to learn through a spelling program that helps children master their spelling and vocabulary. SpellQuizzer is spelling software for students that need help learning their spelling and vocabulary words. There are pre-made spelling lists you can download and use from the SpellQuizzerhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/tY67YyCq98o/spellquizzer-giveaway.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)1http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/spellquizzer-giveaway.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-2711420040648265279Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:00:00 +00002009-09-01T00:43:34.319-07:00september 2009photographyMiss Jessica C.by Miss Jessica C.How the Camera Works: ApertureCameras are all about light, in fact, images are created by recording the amount of light that is allowed to hit the digital sensor of a camera. Understanding how light and your camera settings work are essential parts of learning proper photography skills. Essentially, the lens on your camera gathers the light reflected off your subject, merges ithttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/oNGV2BlBhU8/how-camera-works-aperture.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)1http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/09/how-camera-works-aperture.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3579958770186830978Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:59:00 +00002009-09-01T09:35:24.915-07:00september 2009Miss JennainterviewMy sister, Miss Monica June, has been following a blog for a while that is so much fun. She told us about this Feminine Farm Girl and I just had to get to know her. We are so blessed to be able to have Miss Jenna join us this month in an interview and be our Girl of Grace for September 2009.Lady Jess: Hello Jenna, what inspired you to begin On Bent Knees?Miss Jenna: Prayer is very important, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/3-LYhYtuVeQ/miss-jenna-feminine-farm-girl.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)3http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/miss-jenna-feminine-farm-girl.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3228620651589920388Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:58:00 +00002009-09-01T00:22:16.495-07:00september 2009Miss Jessicahomeschoolingby Miss JessicaI’m a little different than most of the GGM writers – I’m Australian. I was born and raised in the north of Western Australia, where it is hot, remote and with unique scenery. Yet there is one thing in common I have with most of the writers at GGM – I homeschool! Always have, and, Lord-willing, always will.I’ve collated a couple of questions I thought I might get asked if I werehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/IduZ0m6KCpg/homeschooling-down-under.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lady Jess)4http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/homeschooling-down-under.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3324839638270694429Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:57:00 +00002009-09-01T00:21:45.396-07:00september 2009ParisMiss ShannonHistoryby Miss ShannonThe date was September 3, 1783. Nine years of the brutal fighting and conflict of the Revolutionary War had gone by, and every side of this dispute, America, Great Britain, France, and Spain, wanted change, restoration, and resolution. In response to these desires, dignitaries from America and Great Britain were meeting together in France to sign a treaty that would officially givehttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/8JuCcj4Flzw/treaty-of-paris.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lady Jess)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/treaty-of-paris.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5963869681835277821Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:56:00 +00002009-09-01T00:21:09.144-07:00Lady Jessseptember 2009homeschoolingby Lady Jess"A place for everything and everything in it's place."I love organizing and getting things into their places, sometimes it's hard when you live in small space, but there are a lot of ways you can be organized when you're limited to a small area. Here are some tips I have used in my little room.Utensils:You can use a pencil box or a pencil can. But, be sure that whatever you are usinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/n6ERnlvNuBk/organizing-your-homeschool-area.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lady Jess)3http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/organizing-your-homeschool-area.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3203200057140035635Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:55:00 +00002009-09-01T00:20:36.264-07:00september 2009healthMiss Alyssaby Miss AlyssaRice has always been a staple in our house. Growing up, I have always eaten rice. It was not until I was older that I found out this fact: Not all families in America eat rice! Mom explained that some families eat potatoes or pasta or bread instead. We also eat those, just not regularly like rice.There are many different types of rice. In fact, there are about 40,000 varieties of http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/Cot0gu_cpZc/national-rice-month.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lady Jess)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/national-rice-month.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-2039712730436596005Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:54:00 +00002009-09-01T00:20:03.592-07:00Lady Jessseptember 2009appleby Lady JessThe anatomy of an apple consists of 6 basic parts. The leaves, stem, skin, flesh, core and seeds.The leaves is what absorbs the sunlight and causes photosynthesis to take place.The stem's responsibility is to carry nutrients to the fruit.The skin is there to protect the fruit from outside influences. Don't peel your apple. Two-thirds of the fiber and lots of antioxidantshttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/ua_KP6Y6LCc/apple.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lady Jess)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/apple.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-3085198131171622627Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:53:00 +00002009-09-01T07:53:35.727-07:00september 2009gracesisterlisaLawby SisterlisaOver the years I have noticed how girls have prejudices for all sorts of reasons. When I was growing up there was prejudices among different cliques of kids in school. I grew up in the public school system in Los Angeles County in California. I saw different gangs who refuse to speak to each other, sit in the same class, or walk down the same streets. Among adults I see prejudices, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/wFxGRPLXtr0/how-do-you-judge.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)3http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/how-do-you-judge.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5442969181230978211Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:52:00 +00002009-09-01T00:18:17.538-07:00september 2009Miss Jessica C.homemakingappleby Miss Jessica C.Apple VarietiesSummer continues on and it’s apple time once again! Here are eight delicious recipes to serve up to your family. Keep in mind that different apple types have different purposes and will cook up differently.Here’s a quick guide to five of the more widely used apples:Red DeliciousRed Delicious apples have a sweet taste and can range from pale to dark red. Due to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/V8mHfkcEYtQ/apple-varieties.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)1http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/apple-varieties.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-774153458637278106Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:51:00 +00002009-09-01T00:17:45.375-07:00september 2009Miss Jessica C.saladsrecipesby Jessica C.Autumn Apple Salad4 tart green apples, cored and chopped1/4 cup blanched slivered almonds, toasted1/4 cup dried cranberries1/4 cup chopped dried cherries1 (8 ounce) container vanilla yogurt In a medium bowl, stir together the apples, almonds, cranberries, cherries and yogurt until evenly coated.Miss Jessica C. enjoys many activities, but the main things include sewing, harp, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/5GjR_H0K2Z8/autumn-apple-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)0http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/autumn-apple-salad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-8823688081295722246Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:50:00 +00002009-09-01T00:17:09.204-07:00september 2009Miss Jessica C.saladsrecipesby Miss Jessica C.Festive Tossed Salad1/2 cup sugar1/3 cup red wine vinegar2 tablespoons lemon juice2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/2 teaspoon salt2/3 cup vegetable oil2 to 3 teaspoons poppy seeds10 cups torn romaine1 cup (4 ounces) shredded Swiss cheese1 medium apple, chopped1 medium pear, chopped1/4 cup dried cranberries1/2 to 1 cup chopped cashews In a blender or food processor, combine http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/Gzvv7tm3bWU/festive-tossed-salad.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)0http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/festive-tossed-salad.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-4509306077905247204Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:49:00 +00002009-09-01T00:16:39.289-07:00september 2009Miss Alyssarecipesappleby Miss AlyssaApple CrispI love eating a warm apple crisp. My mom has used the following recipe several times to make a delicious apple crisp for us. I finally took the index card with the recipe on it and made one myself.Here is the recipe:IngredientsFilling: approx. 10 cups sliced, peeled apples (Three large apples were plenty.)2 tsp. lemon juice½ cup sugar1-2 tsp. cinnamonTopping: 1 cup flour3http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/9qgdbRNqHfQ/miss-alyssas-delicious-apple-crisp.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Lady Jess)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/miss-alyssas-delicious-apple-crisp.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-5540654170534087278Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:48:00 +00002009-09-01T00:16:05.518-07:00september 2009Miss Jessica C.recipesappleby Miss Jessica C.Blue Ribbon Apple Pie1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie1 egg white, whisked1/2 cup unsalted butter3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/4 cup water1/2 cup white sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 tsp. cinnamonDash of nutmeg1 tsp. vanilla8 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored and slicedPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Melt the butter in a saucepan. Stir in flour to form a paste.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/6AIphjOmVlc/blue-ribbon-apple-pie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)1http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/blue-ribbon-apple-pie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-810391215219125066Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:47:00 +00002009-09-01T00:15:34.638-07:00september 2009Miss Jessica C.recipesappleby Miss Jessica C.Apple Cake1 c. cooking oil1 tsp. vanilla2 eggs2 c. flour2 c. sugar1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon3 c. diced apples½ c. chopped nuts Hand stir; batter will be stiff. Pour into greased and floured 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 325 for 50 minutes or until cake tests done.Miss Jessica C. enjoys many activities, but the main things include sewing, harp, photography, reading andhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/d1DIFhFZZ1o/apple-cake.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/apple-cake.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-6128654499456745891Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:46:00 +00002009-09-01T00:14:52.103-07:00september 2009Miss Jessica C.snacksrecipesappleby Miss Jessica C.Caramel Apple Dip16 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped1/4 cup water1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese1/2 cup brown sugarIn a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, or in the microwave, melt caramels with water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in caramel mixture. Serve immediately.Miss Jessica C. enjoys many http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/5LWjkZNW98Y/caramel-apple-dip.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)2http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/caramel-apple-dip.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7564709235190028726.post-7205700646593251601Tue, 01 Sep 2009 06:45:00 +00002009-09-01T00:14:07.961-07:00september 2009Miss Jessica C.recipesappleby Miss Jessica C.Sautéed Apples5 medium Golden Delicious apples, peeled and thinly sliced1/4 cup butter, cubed1/4 cup water1/2 cup sugar1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon In a large skillet, sauté apples in butter for 1 minute. Add water; bring to a boil. Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes or until apples are tender.Apple Tuna Sandwich1/3 cup fat-free http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/GrowingInGraceMagazine/~3/1srRvorLBZo/more-apple-recipes.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Growing In Grace Magazine)0http://www.growingingraceonline.com/2009/08/more-apple-recipes.html