Category: Family Relationships

Sharing the Gospel with Children

3/27/2023

by Tiffany S.
from Virtuous Daughters, February 2016~Volume 15, Number 11

A NOTE TO OLDER SISTERS
One of the sweetest memories I have is the story of one of my brother’s salvation. As an older sister, each of my siblings’ testimonies of coming to Jesus is a treasure, but his has always held a special place in my heart. This is because I prayed for his salvation with a fervor unlike any other.

Walking Closer with the Lord in the New Year

1/2/2023

by Kristin
from Virtuous Daughters, February 2006~Volume 5, Number 11

Almost everyone likes new beginnings! From new babies, to little chicks, to a new day, there is something exciting and inspiring about the phrase “a new beginning.” As the year opens, how are you going to begin it? Since we are Christians, bought with Jesus’ blood and saved by His grace, we should want to please Him in everything we do. How would He want you to begin this new year?

Straw in the Manger

12/19/2022

by Candace Joy
from Virtuous Daughters, December 2007~Volume 7, Number 9

As a family, we have some traditions that we incorporate into our Christmas celebration of Christ’s birth. I will mention a few that we do and then explain one in detail.

Ideas for the Holidays

12/12/2022

by Jesse
from Virtuous Daughters, December 2016~Volume 16, Number 9

Make butter cookies, and using a nativity cookie cutter scene, cut out all the figures. Place it in a festive bag; attach some cake decorating supplies and a card with Luke 2 printed on it. This is such a great way to share the Gospel, and gives the children something to do without any baking for Mom!

A Bitter Seed

10/31/2022

by Lydia
from Virtuous Daughters, November 2009~Volume 9, Number 9

I cannot think of anything more damaging to the inward and outward beauty of a girl, than bitterness. It is a seed, that once planted, begins to choke out the grace and sweetness of a young maiden and is terribly hard to get rid of. The plant grows rapidly, and sends out new shoots that produce more seeds and can easily spread to others. Let me tell you about some ways this seed is planted, how it spreads, and what you must do to get rid of it.

To the Younger Sister

10/24/2022

by Carolina
from Virtuous Daughters, June 2016~Volume 16, Number 3

The past two years for my family have stretched us to lengths I didn’t think possible. Or normal. But because of this stretching, I have seen seasons of distant relationships and thick bonding moments. All good things, as I’m always reminded in Romans 8:28, but we are still a remarkably busy family. And our individual selves are even busier.

Well, my sisters are busy; I’m just along for the ride, right? ‘Cause, as usual, I just have school.

Freely Give

6/13/2022

by Sarah
from Virtuous Daughters, October 2005~Volume 5, Number 7

Giving is really so very rewarding! It is to be seen as a privilege, a joy! Here are some pointers from Scripture concerning our opportunity to give.

"The Worth of a Smile"

5/9/2022

anonymous
from Virtuous Daughters, August 2001~Volume 1, Number 5

Rejoicing in God's Gift to Others

4/11/2022

"Waiting on the Lord" Series

by Elisha
from Virtuous Daughters, January 2016~Volume 15, Number 10

“Brrrrring!” As the phone echoed through the house, there was a clatter of feet on the stairs, and within seconds an enthusiastic little voice was calling, “Margaret! It’s for you!”

Laying down the napkins she’d been folding, Margaret hurried over. “Thanks, Joseph,” she smiled, before saying into the phone, “Hello, this is Margaret.” Her face lit up with pleasure as she recognized the voice of her friend Jennifer—a phone call from her was a once-or-twice-a-year affair.
For perhaps fifteen minutes, the girls talked about the various little events since their last chat some months before, but Margaret could tell that something was on her friend’s mind. At last, Jennifer burst out:

“My sister Annie is engaged to Thomas Craddock from church!”

Living as an Adult Daughter at Home

3/28/2022

"Waiting on the Lord" Series

by Kelly
from Virtuous Daughters, January 2016~Volume 15, Number 10

What a great joy it is to be a woman! God certainly had a marvelous plan in mind when he created each of us. We are born into a family and we normally grow up there with love, protection and provision. Our direction in life is usually very clear.

My oldest sister married not too long after she graduated from high school; therefore her direction in life was very obvious. Not all of us, however, will marry quite so young. If we don’t marry right after graduation, does this leave us with no purpose in life? Has God abandoned us? Of course not! (Hebrews 13:5b...“I will never leave you, nor forsake you.”)

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