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Three Good Reads Controversy exists because God’s truth exists in a world of lies. Controversy is the plight of sinners in a fallen world, who were originally created by God to know the truth, love the truth, and proclaim the truth. We cannot escape controversy this side of heaven, nor should we seek to. As Christians, God has rescued us out of darkness and has made us able to stand in His marvelous light. He has called us to go into the darkness and shine as a light to the world, reflecting the glorious light of our Lord, Jesus Christ. And when light shines in darkness, controversy is inevitable.  Read the rest of "Consider Yourself" by Burk Parsons So much of the daily grind of … [Read more...]

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The Influence of a Godly Grandmother

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  By Contributing Writer, Marci Ferrell I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. 2 Timothy 1:5 As a new grandmother, this verse has encouraged me in the role the Lord has given me to pass on my faith to the next generation. There are some key points in this verse. First, Lois had a faith to pass on. She passed it on to her daughter, Eunice, who passed it on to her son, and because of the faithfulness of these two women, we were blessed with Timothy.   Timothy's faith was not inherited, but was his own that was shared with him by these two women who were … [Read more...]

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Taking Dominion by Washing Feet

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By Contributing Writer, Bria Crawford The King of the universe came to conquer the world. His method? Washing feet. For you were called to freedom, brothers (and sisters). Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.  Galatians 5:13 We young women are in a time of preparation. But what we choose to do with that time matters. So, then, be careful how you live. Do not be unwise but wise, making the best use of your time because the days are evil. Ephesians 5:16 If I am careful to be "wise", I will look for things that grow me, prepare me and equip me to serve the Lord, and I won't get consumed with things that would hinder me from … [Read more...]

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Rescued: New Documentary on Adoption (A Review and Giveaway!)

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I'm excited to introduce you to a wonderful new documentary produced by Wintons Motion Pictures and Hedrick Brothers Productions called Rescued: The Heart of Adoption and Caring for Orphans.  Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. James 1:27 This is the message of Rescued, that one of the most incredible, tangible ways we can demonstrate the love of Christ is by caring for orphans through the ministry of adoption.  By way of informative interviews and testimonies, Rescued gives the viewer a real look at what adoption entails and how it serves to impact … [Read more...]

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Envy and I Have Been Friends Too Long…

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By Contributing Writer, Jeannette Paulson  In any discussion about taking dominion, the first battle ground is our own hearts.  Solomon said "Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." We all know of powerful leaders who had no self control. Alexander the Great is said to have drunk himself to death,  Hitler was obsessed with chocolate cherries (liqueur-filled), and many politicians have straying eyes and hearts. This is a huge topic, but no small issue of our heart involves thankfulness. Here I'm going to talk about one of its opposites: envy. Recently, one of my favorite bloggers, Tim Challies, admitted that he has had a long friendship with envy. … [Read more...]

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Be Fruitful and Multiply….Why?

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A few years ago I read an article in the Above Rubies magazine that graphically illustrated the potential of a family in the history of the world simply by "multiplying".   This picture is the family tree of Daniel Steiner, represented by the trunk (1746-1811).  It is apparent that he had lots of children.  And then his children had lots of children. And so forth. I guess they took that silly little outdated verse in the Bible about being fruitful and multiplying...you know...the one that's only for those old fashioned Bible characters, but not for us enlightened, modern Wemmicks...seriously. The result?  A really big tree.  (Talk about dominion...) I know what you're … [Read more...]

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Dominion in the Kitchen!

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Ladies, the kitchen is MY DOMAIN!  And I take it seriously!  Last year I invested in what has turned out to be one of the most beloved and useful kitchen tools in my "toolbox": the Vitamix.  I wrote up a post at the time in which I raved about how much I loved my Vitamix and WHY. Join me today over at Keeper of the Home where I have written an update to last year's article.  You will also find a recipe for one of our family's all-time favorite spring soups using fresh asparagus from the garden: Spring Asparagus and Potato soup. See you there! … [Read more...]

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Taking Dominion by Shaping Minds: Summer Reading Lists

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I'm a book lover.  Books change us.  And depending on what we read, they change us for the better...or for the worse.  The humanists are very well aware of how the shaping of minds eventually leads to dominion. They are busily shaping MOST of the young minds in America in the government schools. We are responsible for shaping the minds of the next generation growing up under our own roofs.  That's what education is all about.  The "Greatest Commandment" found in the Bible (that's what God called it...so we Wemmicks should probably lift our little wooden heads to pay attention to it) is found in Deuteronomy 6: You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your … [Read more...]

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SHINING!!! –in an Upside-Down World

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By monthly contributor, Ann Dunagan of Harvest Ministry As a Christian woman, you have a unique sphere of influence and you are called to SHINE BRIGHTLY for our Lord Jesus in an totally "upside-down" world! “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." Matthew 5:14-16 NKJV ". . . these who have turned the world upside-down have come here too . . ." Acts 17:6 NKJV Even if you are a stay-at-home, homeschooling, homeworking … [Read more...]

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Watching Over the Affairs of our Homes

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By Contributing Writer, Jennifer Ross One of my favorite verses in the Bible is 1 Timothy 5:14 where Paul says, among other things, that wives are to: guide the house KJV manage their households ESV manage their homes NIV rule the household  ASV There is such beauty in this!  What an amazing task of dominion the LORD has given to us women!  What influence we have on those in our home, our neighborhood and our community!  This is pick.up.your.pom.poms.and.cheer kind of news!   What it means to Rule over our Households According to one online Bible dictionary, that phrase literally means to rule our households or manage family affairs.   Now make no mistake, our … [Read more...]

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