Proverbs 31 Woman

Resources for Christian Women, Encouragement for Families

Surprises in the Mail

Recently I checked the mailbox to see if anything came (the snail mail box) and there sat a large box on the porch! My name was on it!! How excited I was as I opened it and found many items from Above Rubies. I had requested several back issues to give away to young mothers. In addition, I received various books, cd’s, and dvd’s to review on this site. So, be watching for reviews of various materials. The website for Above Rubies is http://www.aboverubies.org. The mission statement on the inside cover of the magazine says, ” Above Rubies is a magazine to encourage women in their high calling as wives, mothers and homemakers. Its purpose is to uphold and strengthen family life and to raise the standard of God’s truth in the nation. The name has been chosen from Proverbs 31:10 AMP, ‘A capable, intelligent and virtuous woman, who is he who can find her? She is far more precious than jewels and her value is far ABOVE RUBIES or pearls.'”

Here are some of the items that will be reviewed in upcoming weeks:

DVD called “Rejuvenate with Serene” – she gives the 1-2-3’s of healthy eating.

DVD and book named “The Family Meal Table and Hospitality” – stress the importance of the meal table. “It will change your family life…”

Gate-Keepers of the Home – How to Guard Your Home – “This manual studies the twelve gates of Jerusalem that Nehemiah rebuilt, relating it to building, repairing and guarding the gates of your home…”

And more!

New Grandparents!

My husband and I recently learned that we’ll be Grandparents next April!! But, then I was thinking, actually we are already! Little Munchkin (as we all call him or her) is already a person so we are Grandparents already!! It’s funny and interesting some of the comments we’ve received: (My thoughts in response are in parenthesis.)

Already?! They just got married! (Well, you’re right, but God gives His gifts even on honeymoons!)

You’re too young to be Grandparents! (Why, thank-you.)

When is the baby due? (Well, most babies are born at around the 9 month mark!)

Being Grandparents is easier than being Parents. (Who said I want the easy way in life?)

on and on…….

How thankful I was (and my husband) to receive the following note from very good friends yesterday:

“Good times!

Congratulations!

Best Wishes!

Congratulations! We are so happy for you and your family. There is a whole new world waiting for the two of you. God is truly great and His blessings beyond compare. Wishing you both all the best as you anticipate the first child of a new generation….Love.”

Then, tucked into a little pocket was this passage from the Bible: “But from everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear Him, and His righteousness with THEIR CHILDREN’s CHILDREN – with those that keep His covenant and remember to obey His precepts. Psalm 103:17-18”

How refreshing it was to get that special card!! Children truly are a gift from God!!

Pathway Ministries has Great Planners for the Family

Pathway Ministries (www.pathwayministries.net) has a wonderful selection of planners for the family. The planners, previously provided by Bible League, are now only available from Pathway Ministries. For pre-school/kindergarten there is the Childhood Connection Planner. It’s full color and full size, at 8.5×11″. This includes 120 days of Bible-centered activities to train children in the daily habit of talking and listening to God.

Next, for lower elementary, there’s the Elementary Connection Journal. This includes an abridged version of the chapter a day reading track. There is a front pocket for correspondence and weekly verse. Large format.

For upper elementary – middle school there’s the Full-size Student Connection Planner. It’s also 8.5×11″ and has 3 reading tracks, study helps, room to write assignments and more.

For middle school – college there’s the Compact Student Connection Planner. Only 5.5×8.5 ” it’s easy to tote around. It’s packed full of information, space for assignments, 3 reading tracks, etc.

Teachers are included in what’s available, too. There’s the Connection Lesson Planner with 198 pages of lesson plan pages and a record book. “Seven period columns, M-F rows, daily schedule, seating chart tables, monthly overview pages, and more.” Also, there’s a Connection Wall Chart which gives students a single, identifiable place to go for assignments.

While supplies last, the LIFEPlanner is available. They are undated and hole punched.

Prices are absolutely LOW for all products, so check website out today.

GTD

Well ladies, I’d be interested in knowing if any of your husbands have discovered GTD. GTD stands for getting things done. My husband has been interested in learning more about GTD the past 2 months and my home has become much more organized and more clutter free than before. One of the big lessons we’ve been learning is to NOT make the whole basement, garage and house a big inbox. Instead, have a (that’s right A) designated spot / basket on the desk for the inbox. What this will do is begin to consolidate incoming info. Also, a motto is the TRASH CAN IS MY FRIEND. That’s right, keep throwing out junk/decluttering. Throw stuff out daily, esp. at the beginning of implementing some of these changes. We can actually see alot more of our basement floor since we got going with this system. If you have any GTD stories to swap, let me know.