I have been debating the title of this post, but have yet to come up with the perfect title. This will ~LORDwilling~ be a weekly post. I have seen them other places, and thought it was about time to do my own. So… If any of you have any ideas about a title, let me know! I also would like ideas about what to add to this, or take away.
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*I think I will explian this weeks poll now. This past spring I started asking people what each color reminded them of. I got many different responses, and each one was unique. I will be posting the results sometime in August, but I want your opinions too.
Post about the colors on your blog, then leave a comment linking back to this post. Beside each color write what it makes you think of. EVERYTHING it reminds you of! People, places, things, food, fruits, vegetables, Everything!
Memory Verse
“And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”
2 Corinthians 12:9-10
Quotes from those before us.
“Honesty is the best policy.” ~Franklin
“Minds are like parachutes. They only function when they are open.” ~Lord Thomas Dewar
Laughter is the best Medicine
I was watching a little girl once. We were building a barn out of Lincoln Logs, and she said she wanted to put a slide in it.
“What are you putting a slide in for?” I asked
“Oh, for the horsees to slide.” She answered.
“For the horses to slide? How are they going to slide?”
“Oh, they will just jump up and slide down!” She said demonstrating.
That same day I asked her where her uncle was. I knew that Kevin is out west, I thought that it was Minesota, but I was not sure.(He is out there for work.) but I wasn’t sure what state. She said, “Oh, he’s out in Modisota.”
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*I will LORDwilling be adding more spaces as time allows. I hope this was encouraging to you, and LORDwilling I will be working to make it more so in the future! GOD Bless!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Monday, July 13, 2009
Am I Open?
A few weeks ago we were heading home late one night and as we passed an auto body shop we noticed that they were still “OPEN”. Or at least that’s what the sign said. We jokingly made the comment that they must be open 24 hours.
This is not an uncommon occurance. It is “OPEN” late at night more times than not. Why? I do not know, but I presume it is because of someones negligence.
AM I ALWAYS OPEN?
1. Am I ALWAYS open to God’s Word?
If we are not open to God’s Word then God cannot use us. He uses HIS WORD to speak to us, but if we are not listening and taking it to heart HE can do nothing.
2. Am I open to conviction?
When God convicts do I really listen? Do I take it to heart? Do I CHANGE? If we are convicted of something there IS a reason.
3. Am I OPEN to HIS guidance and direction?
Am I really? Will I really DO what HE SAYS? If we don’t then there isn’t really a point!
When God gives his guidance and direction am I really open to do it. I mean if we ask for direction, then we don’t follow it then whats the point?
Do I follow Gods direction whole-heartedly? Do I do it happily? With a smile? With a song in my heart?
It is a priviledge to serve GOD! Be thankful that you live someplace that you can serve God without getting persecuted!
4. Am I open to the help of others?
When someone points out something I have not done correctly do I grumble and complain? Do I try to change it if it really is wrong?
Do I ACCEPT what others tell me? Do I accept it when others correct me?
The latter area is one of my weak points. It is HARD for me to accept correction from others. I think a lot of it has to do with the way they address issues. I do not give any excuse! If I don’t listen to correction it is my own fault!
I have had to deal with a lot! I have had people call me a flirt for saying Hi to a guy who is almost my brother. Come on what is up with that? I mean I don’t have any friends because of this particular person, so why do they try to tear me down me for being polite to someone who actually treats me like a person?
Sometimes we just have to bite down on our pride and forget what they say. We do need to check and see if what they say is true! I know for a fact that I am not flirting in this particular situation, but do I make it look that way? I do not personally think that, and this is the only person who thinks that.
Just choke down your pride and go serve GOD!!
This is not an uncommon occurance. It is “OPEN” late at night more times than not. Why? I do not know, but I presume it is because of someones negligence.
AM I ALWAYS OPEN?
1. Am I ALWAYS open to God’s Word?
If we are not open to God’s Word then God cannot use us. He uses HIS WORD to speak to us, but if we are not listening and taking it to heart HE can do nothing.
2. Am I open to conviction?
When God convicts do I really listen? Do I take it to heart? Do I CHANGE? If we are convicted of something there IS a reason.
3. Am I OPEN to HIS guidance and direction?
Am I really? Will I really DO what HE SAYS? If we don’t then there isn’t really a point!
When God gives his guidance and direction am I really open to do it. I mean if we ask for direction, then we don’t follow it then whats the point?
Do I follow Gods direction whole-heartedly? Do I do it happily? With a smile? With a song in my heart?
It is a priviledge to serve GOD! Be thankful that you live someplace that you can serve God without getting persecuted!
4. Am I open to the help of others?
When someone points out something I have not done correctly do I grumble and complain? Do I try to change it if it really is wrong?
Do I ACCEPT what others tell me? Do I accept it when others correct me?
The latter area is one of my weak points. It is HARD for me to accept correction from others. I think a lot of it has to do with the way they address issues. I do not give any excuse! If I don’t listen to correction it is my own fault!
I have had to deal with a lot! I have had people call me a flirt for saying Hi to a guy who is almost my brother. Come on what is up with that? I mean I don’t have any friends because of this particular person, so why do they try to tear me down me for being polite to someone who actually treats me like a person?
Sometimes we just have to bite down on our pride and forget what they say. We do need to check and see if what they say is true! I know for a fact that I am not flirting in this particular situation, but do I make it look that way? I do not personally think that, and this is the only person who thinks that.
Just choke down your pride and go serve GOD!!
Monday, July 6, 2009
Virtuous Woman ~ Lesson 3
“She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.”
As I began doing this part, I was a little uncertain of what to talk about here. The virtuous woman does her husband good. She encourages him, she doesn’t try to tear him down. She will use kind words. She will encourage him with scripture.
When he comes home tired from work, she will meet him at the door with a smile on her face, not a complaint on her lips.
When your father/brother comes home from work, what do you meet him with?
“Oh, you’re finally here.”
“You’re late for supper.”
“The sink is leaking, you’d better fix it in a hurry.”
I hope and pray these are not your responses. Say “Hi, its so nice to see you.”
“I missed you today.”
Don’t make his day any worse than it already is. Wait to ask him to fix whatever.
Since most of us young ladies are not married(of course!) We can apply this to our dads and brothers.
One thing I KNOW my brother likes, is when I ask him to do something for me, that I don’t know how to do. I often ask him to do things on the computer, like help me make a c.d., get the internet going again, help me use Powerpoint, etc. He really likes doing these types of things, and I know he likes being useful, especially if it is helping me get a job done.
Now, I know this has nothing to do with what I am talking about, but I want to tell you all about the AWESOME brother I’ve got. I am doing this, because I know he will get a smile a mile long on his face when he reads this. He is always ready to help me. When I am sick(which has been often lately) he will help me with my chores, bring me a drink, or my school books, or something that’s downstairs. He always seems to be playing the piano when I’m in a bad mood, and that encourages me to change my attitude!
Anyways, I just had to write that. :P
Back to business. Now, I know not every brother LIKES to help his sister. But most often if you ask him to do something that you don’t know how to do, he will. Make him feel important when he helps you. It is important, because if he hadn’t helped you, who would have, or when would that have happened?
So, encourage your dad and brother, don’t criticize them. Don’t talk bad about them behind their backs, praise them. Pray for them.
PROJECT 1. Say a kind word to a brother or your father, when they are feeling down.
PROJECT 2. Write a note to them, maybe with a verse or two, telling them how wonderful they are.
PROJECT 3. Make them a little gift. Maybe give them a candy, or bookmark.
As I began doing this part, I was a little uncertain of what to talk about here. The virtuous woman does her husband good. She encourages him, she doesn’t try to tear him down. She will use kind words. She will encourage him with scripture.
When he comes home tired from work, she will meet him at the door with a smile on her face, not a complaint on her lips.
When your father/brother comes home from work, what do you meet him with?
“Oh, you’re finally here.”
“You’re late for supper.”
“The sink is leaking, you’d better fix it in a hurry.”
I hope and pray these are not your responses. Say “Hi, its so nice to see you.”
“I missed you today.”
Don’t make his day any worse than it already is. Wait to ask him to fix whatever.
Since most of us young ladies are not married(of course!) We can apply this to our dads and brothers.
One thing I KNOW my brother likes, is when I ask him to do something for me, that I don’t know how to do. I often ask him to do things on the computer, like help me make a c.d., get the internet going again, help me use Powerpoint, etc. He really likes doing these types of things, and I know he likes being useful, especially if it is helping me get a job done.
Now, I know this has nothing to do with what I am talking about, but I want to tell you all about the AWESOME brother I’ve got. I am doing this, because I know he will get a smile a mile long on his face when he reads this. He is always ready to help me. When I am sick(which has been often lately) he will help me with my chores, bring me a drink, or my school books, or something that’s downstairs. He always seems to be playing the piano when I’m in a bad mood, and that encourages me to change my attitude!
Anyways, I just had to write that. :P
Back to business. Now, I know not every brother LIKES to help his sister. But most often if you ask him to do something that you don’t know how to do, he will. Make him feel important when he helps you. It is important, because if he hadn’t helped you, who would have, or when would that have happened?
So, encourage your dad and brother, don’t criticize them. Don’t talk bad about them behind their backs, praise them. Pray for them.
PROJECT 1. Say a kind word to a brother or your father, when they are feeling down.
PROJECT 2. Write a note to them, maybe with a verse or two, telling them how wonderful they are.
PROJECT 3. Make them a little gift. Maybe give them a candy, or bookmark.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Virtuous Woman ~ Lesson 2
*Boys, Please beware that there are some explinations that are a little “vivid”.*
“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.”
The word spoil here is the word used for trophies or prizes taken from the enemy in a battle. You may say, “But I’m not in a battle.”
We ARE in a battle. It is a battle between the devil and the Holy Spirit inside of us. It is a battle between God and the devil.
What this verse means, is that the husband can trust that he will not come home to a house torn by the devil. His house will be filled with the glory of God. There will be singing, not blaring rock music that makes you get a headache. There will be kind, loving words, not arguing, or yelling.
You may not think that this is something to work on now, but I beg to differ. If you can’t do something now, then it will NOT be easy to fix later!
Starting now is of utmost importance. Now, I realize that Young Ladies my age aren’t married, so they don’t have a husband, but this can be used in the same way with fathers and brothers.
If your father or your brother cannot trust you now, how will your husband be able to trust you?!!
If you do not already have the trust of the males in your life, then you need to work to gain it.
First of all, can your father trust you not to let out a family secret? Maybe he told you about a surprise trip you will be taking. Does he wonder if you went and told another sibling who wasn’t supposed to find out? What about your best friend? Did you say, “Don’t tell anyone………..” or, “I wasn’t supposed to tell you, but………..” If you did, you just used your fathers trust. If he finds out, he will think twice next time about telling you!
Can your father trust you to not spend more than he wants to pay? So, he gives you a hundred dollar bill, and tells you that you can spend 50. You spend all of the 50, but still have the change and see something else you want. Do you say, “Oh well, I’ll pay him later.” Or” Oh he won’t mind, its only a dollar over.”
You just used your fathers trust.
Your father, and your husband, should be able to give you his trust.
If you let the devil get in charge of you, or a decision you make, then you are letting him spoil, not only you, but your father or your husband.
Another way the devil can spoil your husband of what is his, is in the way you dress. If you are revealing things that belong only to his eyes, then YOU are ALLOWING the devil to ROB your husband of that.
This is a touchy subject nowdays, but it MUST be addressed. I myself have not always dressed properly. Sometimes still, I get a little edgy if someone criticizes my clothing. Sometimes I unknowingly wear something that used to fit, but now is a little tighter than it used to be. When I realize, I try not to wear it anymore, and get rid of it.
It has been sad for me to watch some friends turn their back on this important issue. On our travels we have returned to one church in particular several times. At one point I got to know the pastors daughter quite well, and we started writing to each other. When we first started going to the church they were quite conservative. Their clothes were modest, and their music was good. The past few times I have been there, I have noticed the hemlines crawling up their legs, and their necklines sliding lower. The side seams are moving in and squeezing what shouldn’t be shown Their music has gotten bumpy, and more bumpy, and draws the attention to the singer instead of God.
This has hurt a lot to watch. It hurts to see their standards dropping, and dropping, and changing- all for the worse.
When you wear revealing clothing you are revealing things that really aren’t yours to show. It should be kept for your future husband, and he should be the only one to see that. When you wear sleezy, tight clothing, you are stealing what should be your husbands, and giving it to other men to “play” with.
The Bible says “Thou shalt not look upon a woman to lust after her”
Watch your clothing. Don’t wear what isn’t right. The Bible doesn’t have specific guidelines for modesty, but after hearing and being in contact with some young men I have been able to try to compile a sort of guideline from things that they have said draws their eyes, or what they have to turn away from.
1. Shirts that are snug around the chest area. If you can distinctly see two spots, then it is too tight. You can wear it under a jumper, or vest, or even under another shirt.
2. Skirts that are tight around the hips. I try to make sure I have 8in ease (on one side). If you don’t it draws attention to that area. Sometimes you can wear it under another skirt as a petticoat, or you can make something else out of it.
3. Shirts that are to low. I normally try not to wear my shirts more than two inches lower than my colar bone, but that is low for me! Be careful with blouses especially. If you have so many buttons undone, you will be able to see more, and if you look in a mirror, it points down to the chest area. Also, bend over and see if the shirt falls away. This is very hard for me to see. Make sure you can’t see down your shirt when bending over!
4. Skirts that are to short. If you are wearing a to short skirt, when you sit down it will come above your knee, and if someone stands in front of you, they will be able to see all the way up it. NOT the best thought. I make sure my skirts come at least 3 inches below the knee. Or make sure they are thigh width below your knee when you sit down.
5. Shirts that are to short. I test my shirts by lifting my arms above my head. If it rises above my waistline, I don’t wear it alone. I will wear another shirt under it, or wear it under something.
These are the quidelines I follow, but like I said, there are no set ones in the Bible, these are just what I know don’t attract attention to the wrong place.
Don’t let the devil, or anyone else for that matter, spoil your husband.
PROJECT 1.
Go through your closet, and ask your father or brothers whether they are modest or not. Or use standards to figure it out. If your clothes are so bad that noone should wear them, throw them out, or use the material to make something. If they someone else might be able to wear them, give them away, or to goodwill.
“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.”
The word spoil here is the word used for trophies or prizes taken from the enemy in a battle. You may say, “But I’m not in a battle.”
We ARE in a battle. It is a battle between the devil and the Holy Spirit inside of us. It is a battle between God and the devil.
What this verse means, is that the husband can trust that he will not come home to a house torn by the devil. His house will be filled with the glory of God. There will be singing, not blaring rock music that makes you get a headache. There will be kind, loving words, not arguing, or yelling.
You may not think that this is something to work on now, but I beg to differ. If you can’t do something now, then it will NOT be easy to fix later!
Starting now is of utmost importance. Now, I realize that Young Ladies my age aren’t married, so they don’t have a husband, but this can be used in the same way with fathers and brothers.
If your father or your brother cannot trust you now, how will your husband be able to trust you?!!
If you do not already have the trust of the males in your life, then you need to work to gain it.
First of all, can your father trust you not to let out a family secret? Maybe he told you about a surprise trip you will be taking. Does he wonder if you went and told another sibling who wasn’t supposed to find out? What about your best friend? Did you say, “Don’t tell anyone………..” or, “I wasn’t supposed to tell you, but………..” If you did, you just used your fathers trust. If he finds out, he will think twice next time about telling you!
Can your father trust you to not spend more than he wants to pay? So, he gives you a hundred dollar bill, and tells you that you can spend 50. You spend all of the 50, but still have the change and see something else you want. Do you say, “Oh well, I’ll pay him later.” Or” Oh he won’t mind, its only a dollar over.”
You just used your fathers trust.
Your father, and your husband, should be able to give you his trust.
If you let the devil get in charge of you, or a decision you make, then you are letting him spoil, not only you, but your father or your husband.
Another way the devil can spoil your husband of what is his, is in the way you dress. If you are revealing things that belong only to his eyes, then YOU are ALLOWING the devil to ROB your husband of that.
This is a touchy subject nowdays, but it MUST be addressed. I myself have not always dressed properly. Sometimes still, I get a little edgy if someone criticizes my clothing. Sometimes I unknowingly wear something that used to fit, but now is a little tighter than it used to be. When I realize, I try not to wear it anymore, and get rid of it.
It has been sad for me to watch some friends turn their back on this important issue. On our travels we have returned to one church in particular several times. At one point I got to know the pastors daughter quite well, and we started writing to each other. When we first started going to the church they were quite conservative. Their clothes were modest, and their music was good. The past few times I have been there, I have noticed the hemlines crawling up their legs, and their necklines sliding lower. The side seams are moving in and squeezing what shouldn’t be shown Their music has gotten bumpy, and more bumpy, and draws the attention to the singer instead of God.
This has hurt a lot to watch. It hurts to see their standards dropping, and dropping, and changing- all for the worse.
When you wear revealing clothing you are revealing things that really aren’t yours to show. It should be kept for your future husband, and he should be the only one to see that. When you wear sleezy, tight clothing, you are stealing what should be your husbands, and giving it to other men to “play” with.
The Bible says “Thou shalt not look upon a woman to lust after her”
Watch your clothing. Don’t wear what isn’t right. The Bible doesn’t have specific guidelines for modesty, but after hearing and being in contact with some young men I have been able to try to compile a sort of guideline from things that they have said draws their eyes, or what they have to turn away from.
1. Shirts that are snug around the chest area. If you can distinctly see two spots, then it is too tight. You can wear it under a jumper, or vest, or even under another shirt.
2. Skirts that are tight around the hips. I try to make sure I have 8in ease (on one side). If you don’t it draws attention to that area. Sometimes you can wear it under another skirt as a petticoat, or you can make something else out of it.
3. Shirts that are to low. I normally try not to wear my shirts more than two inches lower than my colar bone, but that is low for me! Be careful with blouses especially. If you have so many buttons undone, you will be able to see more, and if you look in a mirror, it points down to the chest area. Also, bend over and see if the shirt falls away. This is very hard for me to see. Make sure you can’t see down your shirt when bending over!
4. Skirts that are to short. If you are wearing a to short skirt, when you sit down it will come above your knee, and if someone stands in front of you, they will be able to see all the way up it. NOT the best thought. I make sure my skirts come at least 3 inches below the knee. Or make sure they are thigh width below your knee when you sit down.
5. Shirts that are to short. I test my shirts by lifting my arms above my head. If it rises above my waistline, I don’t wear it alone. I will wear another shirt under it, or wear it under something.
These are the quidelines I follow, but like I said, there are no set ones in the Bible, these are just what I know don’t attract attention to the wrong place.
Don’t let the devil, or anyone else for that matter, spoil your husband.
PROJECT 1.
Go through your closet, and ask your father or brothers whether they are modest or not. Or use standards to figure it out. If your clothes are so bad that noone should wear them, throw them out, or use the material to make something. If they someone else might be able to wear them, give them away, or to goodwill.
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Virtuous Women~ Sarah
Sarah is a very godly example. She was patient. She waited years for Gods promise, of a son to become a reality. She was faithful to her husband. She could have easily left him.
Most women nowdays want security. Her life was very insecure. She never had a house, because they were always moving. Abraham was very rich, so he could have easily afforded to build a house. (Genesis 13:2)
Most women nowdays want someplace to call their own. All that Sarah had was a tent, and that was constantly moving! (Hebrews 11:8-10) If a woman nowdays had to live in a tent, she would most likely leave their husbands, and almost certainly would if he had the money. But Sarah stayed faithful. She stayed with her husband.
Sarah had faith that God could do the impossible. She was 90 when she gave birth to Isaac. (Gen. 17:17) It was something that, humanly thinking, was impossible! But God still did it!
The world has their Halls of Fame. The baseball hall of fame, music halls of fame, etc. God doesn’t have a hall of FAME, but a Hall of Faith. It is found in Hebrews 11. Sarah is one of the only women mentioned here, along with the other great men of faith; Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Jacob, Joseph. It would be a great honor to just be mentioned in this great Hall of Faith, as Enoch was, but Sarah was not just mentioned, there are 6 verses that are in this chapter wholly because of HER!
“Through FAITH also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was passed age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.” Hebrews 11: 11
Sarah had a
God may not reward us now, but it may be because we are missing something. Could it be faith? I know part of my problem is. Way to often I find myself wondering where my place really is. I am the kind of person who likes to plan ahead. I like to know things way ahead of schedule! I am constantly asking “When are we leaving?” and “What time are we leaving?” I just feel like I HAVE to know, NOW! I have been working on this a lot lately. I am constantly biting my lip to keep from asking. If I am answered with “In a little while.” I will leave the room so I am not tempted to ask again.
So, what can we learn from her?
1. Be Patient. Just because you don’t get what you ask for right away, doesn’t mean that you aren’t going to get it!
2. Wait. This is almost like Be Patient, but not totally. You can wait, but you can do it without patience. We need both!
3. Be Faithful. We need to be faithful to do what GOD wants us to do, and not do what we want.
4. We can be content without a place to call our own!
5. Have Faith! Trust God! Focus on the LORD!
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2. Think about the women around you who have a lot of influence in your life. Ask them to share their testimonies with you. Ask them what things they think makes a woman so priceless.
3. Ask your brothers for a list of qualities they will be looking for in a wife someday.
Helpful little links
Sarah- by Wayne Blank
http://www.keyway.ca/htm2002/sarah.htm
Women of the Bible- Sarah
http://www.wordlibrary.co.uk/article.php?id=170&type=bible
Sarah- Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah
Answers.Com- Sarah
http://www.answers.com/topic/sarah
Bible Character Study-Sarah, by Amy Kreger
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/216882/bible_character_study_sarah.html?cat=9
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Homemade Laudry Soap
TIPS FOR LAUNDRY SOAP: We use Fels-Naptha bar soap in the homemade soap recipes, but you can use Ivory, Sunlight, Kirk's Hardwater Castile or Zote bars. Don't use heavily perfumed soaps. We buy Fels-Naptha by the case from our local grocer or online. Washing Soda and Borax can normally be found on the laundry or cleaning aisle. Recipe cost approx. $2.
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap- Front or top load machine- best value
4 Cups hot tap water1 Fels-Naptha soap bar
1 Cup Washing Soda
½ Cup Borax
Tools needed;
Food Grater. I used a potato peeler since it was all I had, but it took a lot longer. I would reccomend NOT using whatever you decide to use for food after you use it with the soap!
Sauce pan. I used one that we used for food, and it worked Ok. You don't necessarily need a separate one, just scrub it well before you cook something with it.
5 Gallon Bucket.
Laundry Soap Dispenser, or Gallon Jug. I used both, since that was what I had around.
- Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.
-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water. Shake before each use. (will gel)
-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil.
-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons.
-Top Load Machine- 5/8 Cup per load (Approx. 180 loads)
-Front Load Machines- ¼ Cup per load (Approx. 640 loads)
Homemade Liquid Laundry Soap- Front or top load machine- best value
4 Cups hot tap water1 Fels-Naptha soap bar
1 Cup Washing Soda
½ Cup Borax
Tools needed;
Food Grater. I used a potato peeler since it was all I had, but it took a lot longer. I would reccomend NOT using whatever you decide to use for food after you use it with the soap!
Sauce pan. I used one that we used for food, and it worked Ok. You don't necessarily need a separate one, just scrub it well before you cook something with it.
5 Gallon Bucket.
Laundry Soap Dispenser, or Gallon Jug. I used both, since that was what I had around.
- Grate bar of soap and add to saucepan with water. Stir continually over medium-low heat until soap dissolves and is melted.
-Fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of hot tap water. Add melted soap, washing soda and Borax. Stir well until all powder is dissolved. Fill bucket to top with more hot water. Stir, cover and let sit overnight to thicken.
-Stir and fill a used, clean, laundry soap dispenser half full with soap and then fill rest of way with water. Shake before each use. (will gel)
-Optional: You can add 10-15 drops of essential oil per 2 gallons. Add once soap has cooled. Ideas: lavender, rosemary, tea tree oil.
-Yield: Liquid soap recipe makes 10 gallons.
-Top Load Machine- 5/8 Cup per load (Approx. 180 loads)
-Front Load Machines- ¼ Cup per load (Approx. 640 loads)
Monday, June 15, 2009
A Virtuous Woman~Introduction
Lesson 1. Who is the Virtuous Woman?
As most of you know, the story of the Virtuous Woman is found in Proverbs 31.
“Who can find a Virtuous Woman? for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth up while is it yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her house: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
As you see by reading the first verse, a Virtuous Woman is hard to find. That is why I want more than ever to strive to be one. To be one takes a lot of hard work, both in becoming one, and continuing to be one. The work, though tedious, will be greatly rewarded in the end. You will give your future husband the greatest gift ever, by preparing yourselves for them.
“Her price is far above rubies.”
She is someone hard to find! She is greatly valued. Men are searching for women like this, but they are just so hard to find, many of them give up, and take someone less valuable.
I want to be a Virtuous woman, because I want to serve my future husband. I want to give him the value that he is looking for, because if I am not one, he has fallen for something of less value! That is why I am trying to become a whole Virtuous Woman, not just part of one!
The word Virtuous means; having or showing moral goodness or righteousness,
Virtue~ The quality of being morally good, or righteous. A particular quality that is morally good. A particular quality that is good or admirable but not necessarily in terms of morality.
God has given us almost a whole chapter describing the woman we need to be. You probably are very familiar with Proverbs 31.
PROJECT 1.
Part 1. First write down every quality you think a Lady should have. Think of the ladies you see around you, write down every character quality that you can think of that you wish to someday be.
Part 2.
Next look up each word in a dictionary. Some may be more than one word, so write down your own
definition of these.
Part 3.
Now look for a verse that will support, and encourage you to do each of these character traits.
Patient~ able to endure waiting or delay without becoming annoyed or upset, or to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties. Able to wait without complaint. Not easily angered.
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,” 2 Timothy 2:24
Easily intreated~ Able to listen to wise counsel. Able to listen when you are doing wrong.
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” James 3:17
Kind~ having a generous, warm, compassionate nature.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Gentle~ having a mild or kind nature or manner, being moderate in force or degree so that the effects are not severe, using little force or violence.
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,” 2 Timothy 2:24
Forgiving~ willing to forgive especially in most circumstances.“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32
Brave~ having or showing courage especially when facing danger, difficulty or pain.
Sensitive to others.
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9
Completely given to God~ There isn’t a real definition for this, but it means what it says!
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15
Prayerful~ liking to pray or praying frequently.
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16
Longsuffering~ patient and enduring in the face of suffering or difficulty.
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;” Colossians 3:12
Quiet~ making little or no noise, free from trouble or disturbance, relaxing, peaceful, not grand, or showy, displaying calmness and self-control.
“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Peter 3:4
Peaceful~ quiet, calm, tranquil, serene and untroubled in the mind.
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Romans 14:19
Humble~ modest and unassuming in attitude and behavior
“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” Matthew 23:12
Chaste~ behaving in a pure way, plain and simple
“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”
Titus 2:5
As most of you know, the story of the Virtuous Woman is found in Proverbs 31.
“Who can find a Virtuous Woman? for her price is far above rubies.
The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.
She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.
She seeketh wool, and flax, and worketh willingly with her hands.
She is like the merchants ships; she bringeth her food from afar.
She riseth up while is it yet night, and giveth meat to her household, and a portion to her maidens.
She considereth a field and buyeth it: with the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.
She girdeth her loins with strength and strengtheneth her arms.
She perceiveth that her merchandise is good: her candle goeth not out by night.
She layeth her hands to the spindle, and her hands hold the distaff.
She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; yea she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her house: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She maketh herself coverings of tapestry; her clothing is silk and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates, when he sitteth among the elders of the land.
She maketh fine linen and selleth it; and delivereth girdles unto the merchant.
Strength and honor are her clothing; and she shall rejoice in time to come.
She openeth her mouth with wisdom; in her tongue is the law of kindness.
She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness.
Her children arise up, and call her blessed, her husband also, and he praiseth her.
Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.
Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised.
Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.”
As you see by reading the first verse, a Virtuous Woman is hard to find. That is why I want more than ever to strive to be one. To be one takes a lot of hard work, both in becoming one, and continuing to be one. The work, though tedious, will be greatly rewarded in the end. You will give your future husband the greatest gift ever, by preparing yourselves for them.
“Her price is far above rubies.”
She is someone hard to find! She is greatly valued. Men are searching for women like this, but they are just so hard to find, many of them give up, and take someone less valuable.
I want to be a Virtuous woman, because I want to serve my future husband. I want to give him the value that he is looking for, because if I am not one, he has fallen for something of less value! That is why I am trying to become a whole Virtuous Woman, not just part of one!
The word Virtuous means; having or showing moral goodness or righteousness,
Virtue~ The quality of being morally good, or righteous. A particular quality that is morally good. A particular quality that is good or admirable but not necessarily in terms of morality.
God has given us almost a whole chapter describing the woman we need to be. You probably are very familiar with Proverbs 31.
PROJECT 1.
Part 1. First write down every quality you think a Lady should have. Think of the ladies you see around you, write down every character quality that you can think of that you wish to someday be.
Part 2.
Next look up each word in a dictionary. Some may be more than one word, so write down your own
definition of these.
Part 3.
Now look for a verse that will support, and encourage you to do each of these character traits.
Patient~ able to endure waiting or delay without becoming annoyed or upset, or to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties. Able to wait without complaint. Not easily angered.
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,” 2 Timothy 2:24
Easily intreated~ Able to listen to wise counsel. Able to listen when you are doing wrong.
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.” James 3:17
Kind~ having a generous, warm, compassionate nature.
“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.”
Ephesians 4:32
Gentle~ having a mild or kind nature or manner, being moderate in force or degree so that the effects are not severe, using little force or violence.
“And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient,” 2 Timothy 2:24
Forgiving~ willing to forgive especially in most circumstances.“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.” Ephesians 4:32
Brave~ having or showing courage especially when facing danger, difficulty or pain.
Sensitive to others.
“Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:9
Completely given to God~ There isn’t a real definition for this, but it means what it says!
“And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Joshua 24:15
Prayerful~ liking to pray or praying frequently.
“Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” James 5:16
Longsuffering~ patient and enduring in the face of suffering or difficulty.
“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;” Colossians 3:12
Quiet~ making little or no noise, free from trouble or disturbance, relaxing, peaceful, not grand, or showy, displaying calmness and self-control.
“But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.” 1 Peter 3:4
Peaceful~ quiet, calm, tranquil, serene and untroubled in the mind.
“Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one may edify another.” Romans 14:19
Humble~ modest and unassuming in attitude and behavior
“And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.” Matthew 23:12
Chaste~ behaving in a pure way, plain and simple
“To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.”
Titus 2:5
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