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Making Ends Meet

This year "making ends meet" (or better) seems to be the hot topic. With the economy down and so many layoffs, many people are struggling to pay their bills. For Christian women, who often stay home to raise/school their children, the struggle to maintain the a household budget on a single income that has reduced or lost can be a huge burden. Many families are looking for new outlets to supplement their income.

If you are looking to pick up some extra cash from home, please visit the work from home section for ideas. A simple way to make a few extra dollars is to complete online paid surveys. You won't make alot of money, but every little bit helps. Lastly, you can effectively earn more by spending less. Check out the articles on frugality for ideas for spending less on household goods, bills, etc.

Those are practical ideas. Most importantly, if you are struggling financially seek out God through prayer.

Women of Passions

Women of Passions: Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God by Janet (Jan) Ross and Jeanice McDade is a unique collection of true stories and inspirational prose by twenty-six individual authors from various backgrounds and walks of life. Each story is followed by a devotional written by Jan in the same fashion as the devotional she publishes and emails to thousands each week day (click here).

“Reading Women of Passions is like sitting down with your best friend, sharing your heart, your experiences, heartaches, and triumphs,” says one reader. She goes on to say, “Life is a journey, and this book is a great friend to take along on the trip.”

The authors offer a fresh perspective on Passion for God, Passion for Family, and Passion for Ministry. An additional section is included to encourage those who are suffering with chronic illness. Used as a devotional, shared in a small group setting, or picked up when there are only a few free minutes during a busy day, the reader is invited to press beyond her comfort zone to experience the unexplainably passionate love shared between a woman and her God. All royalties from book sales are being used to help support the international outreaches of Heart of God International Ministries. You are invited to learn more about the work of this fast-growing network of ministries on the official Heart of God International Ministries website.

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Save Money on Groceries

A great place to start saving money is on groceries. The main idea here is getting the best price for a given food item. This can be tricky as you have to rely on sales and coupons which may not be available at the time you need a particular item, so the first step is knowing when you are getting a good price. If the price is good, stock up with the hopes that you'll never have to buy that item at full price again. The best way to do this is to create a price book where you record the prices of the items you buy frequently so you know when the right time is to stock up. It will take.... Read More on Saving Money on Groceries

The Proverbs 31 woman:

"She gets up while it is still dark; she provides food for her family and portions for her servant girls. She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks. She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night."

As Christian women we can contribute profitably to our households by being frugal.

Homecoming

by Kim Houser

Memories flashed through my mind as I took the last walk through our home before we moved. Lingering at the foot of the stairs my memory held peals of laughter coming from the children’s bedrooms. Looking out the kitchen window was the vivid image of Peyton and Paige caught up in some make believe drama on their swing set. Pausing in the living room the most bittersweet memories flashed. My eyes focused on the spot where Paige took her first steps, then over to the place where Peyton grinned at the camera on his first day of kindergarten. Finally my eyes settled in the corner where my chair had once sat. It was there my mind held the image of my daughter Emma taking her last breath. Her three year old body giving way to the devastating effects of Cockayne syndrome, passing away peacefully in my arms.

After Emma died, it did not seem possible our family could ever call another house home without memories of Emma beating within the walls. But as we have settled into our new house...

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