A Homemaker's Dilemma: Parts 4,5 and 6

If you haven't already checked out the posts I have been linking to from the girltalk website I strongly suggest you do. In a very roundabout way they have brought this discussion full circle and have addressed many sides to the women's responsibility in the home debate. Their answers are very God honoring and shed a lot of light as to what a women is to do in the situations that may seem hopeless. They have addressed lazy husbands and ungrateful husbands. Also, how a working women glorifies God through her role in helping her husband provide as well as owning her responsibilities at home. Their answers to these tough questions are not at all offensive or harsh. They are very realistic and straight from the word of God. This series they have done has helped and challenged me in many ways this past week. It has brought some confusion and frustration but ultimately, it has reminded me of the sweet relief we find in trusting God. His will is good. His plans are perfect. And we can continuously trust in Him for guidance, support and love.

Part Four
Part Five
Part Six

Giveaway Results

A little side note before I list the winners. This past week I have been using my All free and clear 3x detergent and I love it. It's fresh, clean and works great!

The winners from the contest chosen at random from random.org are:

jiyasarma@
melodyfortman@
rsmile2u@
mundaybrooks@

The winners have been notified by e-mail.
This was fun! I hope to get another opportunity for a contest soon!

The Homemakers Dilemma: A follow up

Some of you may have linked from my original post to The Girl Talk site where Carolyn Mahaney blogged about homemaking and what the bible has to say. She has since written two follow up posts that I will link here for you. As you guessed I may say, they are excellent. Such great reminders of the expectations God has for us as wives and mothers and women! I can't even fathom having wisdom as she does. God has blessed this woman with a mind and heart to make all things bring Him glory. Is it fair to even ask for half of that? Please read and enjoy. They are short little posts.
Post Number Two
Post Number Three

A Giveaway

This is a rather funny thing to do as I have a blog that is not followed by many. Despite that, I am still doing a giveaway. Let me preface this first.
A while back I joined an online community called MomSelect. I recommend checking it out. They send you products for free to try and then a week or two later you fill out a very simple short online survey reviewing the product. It is a great way to snag some free products for your family and household. I love it.
So recently I was invited to try All 3x concentrated detergent. I said yes please! Who couldn't use free detergent? So they sent me two bottles of detergent, 96 loads each! In addition to my detergent they sent me four coupons to give away on my blog for a full free bottle of detergent! So here you go. Just leave a comment in the comment section. Make sure you include your name and e-mail address so I can contact the winner. The giveaway will end Sunday the 21st. The four winners will be randomly selected and announced on Monday the 22nd.

Dilemma or Duty?

I was perusing all my usual hot spots for bible enriched truth from the wise Titus 2 women I have found via modern technology, the internet, and settled in for a nice reminder from a book I read a few years ago.
Carrolyn Mahaney, the author of the book, Feminine Appeal ( I highly recommend it) has a blog with her daughters where they post about true biblical womanhood. Anyway, a question was asked about a post that was written by Carrolyn recently about a new book that is out called Getting to 50/50.
I was so refreshed by the answer to the ever nagging dilemma that the feminist movement has created in the minds of christian women across America about equality of household chores. If you want to get a slap upside your head, read this book. But for just a little dose of reality, click here to read the post. Enjoy! And don't say I didn't warn you.....

Number Four

Some of you have noticed the little baby link to the right. I have just been lazy about posting! Yes we are expecting number four! We are thrilled! Thanks for all the well wishes and encouragement! This one is due sometime around January 16th 2010. Updates will follow I'm sure.

Food Co-Op

I know no one was interested last time. This is my last effort. I think it is a great idea so I'm going to say it again.
The food Co-op that my friend in Arizona does has been featured on their local news so I have the link for you. Check it out and if anyone thinks that this is a good idea let me know.
Food Co-op
Once a month getting together with a a bunch of gals, cooking and talking for a couple of hours sounds great to me! And, we come away with ready to go meals for the month! How is this not a brilliant idea?!!!!!