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A True Confession

12/26/2022

 
by Jan
from Virtuous Daughters, June 2007~Volume 7, Number 3
Recently our internet connection was down for five days. Five LONG days. I am embarrassed to admit how much frustration this caused certain family members, myself included. The first day wasn’t too bad. Oh, okay, the internet is down—we will be back online soon. The second day, hmmm . . . what’s wrong here? The third day, man this is crazy, what’s wrong with this company? Whose fault is this anyway? This is costing us money!! That is because my husband receives his work assignments via computer, and he missed out on some work that would have been worth $1,000 to our family. The fourth and fifth day, we just went around moaning, openly admitting how much we felt “disconnected.” And then joy of joys, the internet reappeared, and we again felt “connected” to the outside world, and balance was restored!

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Batten Down the Hatches of Your Mind

6/20/2022

 
by Kristin
from Virtuous Daughters, June 2011~Volume 11, Number 3

“Storm’s brewing, Sir!” The lookout cried from above. “Nor ‘easter. She’s going to be a bad ‘un!”

“Aye!” the captain replied. The wind was already picking up. He could tell the lookout was right. “All hands to yer stations!” he cried. “Batten down the hatches, if you please!”


“Aye, sir!” The hands scrambled to nail down the openings. If water were allowed below, the ship would be in trouble. The captain knew from experience; this storm would produce mighty swells, maybe fifty-footers. The ship would pitch and groan under the force of the water, which would seek the lowest point of the ship. It would seek in vain, though, for the men were hard at work battening down the hatches. However, the captain had another concern.


​“Look sharp, man!” he called to the lookout. “Lash yourself to the mast. We’re in enemy waters . . .”


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It's Time to Start Drafting Your Epitaph

4/18/2022

 
"Waiting on the Lord" Series
by Aaress
from Virtuous Daughters, October 2015~Volume 15, Number 7
After you breathe your last breath, two things happen.

First, if you are a Christian, you will be welcomed into the arms of a loving Heavenly Father who has been waiting for your arrival. Second, your family will start trying to sum up your life by writing the epitaph for your tombstone.

And they may have to do it in just one sentence. One sentence to describe your achievements. Your victories. Your joys and maybe even your sorrows. It is a chance to tell what made you YOU. A chance to leave a legacy in stone that will stand the test of time.

One sentence to describe what you did with the life God gave you.

If you died tomorrow, what do you think it would say?

​Stop reading for a moment and think about that. What does it say now? What do you want it to say?

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What is Christmas?

12/13/2021

 
by Christianne M.
from Virtuous Daughters, December 2007~Volume 7, Number 9

What is Christmas? Is it just a national holiday? Where did it come from? First of all, what does holiday mean? 

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"Raising a Truly Virtuous Daughter"

9/20/2021

 
by Ligia
from Virtuous Daughters, April/May 2020~Volume 20, Number 1

Kneeling down before my King,
My precious daughters to Him I bring.
How can I raise them to be virtuous and true?
Oh Lord, I'm weak; I need You.
 
I can strive to teach them to be morally good,
To say the right things, dress the right way,
act in a way every lady should.
But if I fail to teach them mercy, grace, and love,
To live my own life only for God above
 
Oh Lord, they need to be planted by the streams of living water,
That is what will make them a truly virtuous daughter.
So back on my knees before You I pray,
Lord, You need to work in their heart, You are the only way. 

A Christian's Appetite

7/19/2021

 
by Tiffany S.
from Virtuous Daughters, August/September 2017~Volume 17, Number 3

Dear Sisters,
 
I’d like to share with you some things the Lord has been teaching me about a Christian’s appetite. In April, I decided to drastically reduce my refined sugar intake, limiting myself to one dessert per week. At first, it was hard! I craved the many sweet treats I had typically enjoyed each day...watching my siblings eat ice cream or brownies was definitely a challenge. :) Over time, however, my appetite changed. Yes, I still liked refined sugar and sometimes desired it—but not as intensely. Also, baking naturally sweetened desserts from Brittany’s yummy recipes taught me that natural sugar is much more satisfying. Before long, my appetite changed. I didn’t battle sugar cravings; and when I did want something sweet, I actually preferred a naturally sweetened dessert! :) I felt healthier and was soon convinced that consuming refined sugar frequently just isn’t “worth it.”

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"A Simple Prayer"

7/12/2021

 
by Shawna
from Virtuous Daughters, November 2008~Volume 8, Number 8


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Great is Thy Faithfulness

3/29/2021

 
by Paula M.
from Virtuous Daughters, April 2012~Volume 12, Number 1
My Dear Sisters in Christ,

When I saw the topic for this month, I knew that I had to write. There is no end to our God’s faithfulness and as His children, we have the honor, privilege, and responsibility to share His faithfulness with each other and with the lost! “God is faithful, by Whom ye were called unto the fellowship of His Son Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 I could share with you many stories of how God has shown Himself faithful to me. Our family just got back from a wonderful vacation in Florida and every day there were testimonies and blessings after blessings both “big” and “small.” “But the Lord is faithful, Who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.” 2 Thessalonians 3:3 

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"True Virtue"*

3/15/2021

 
by Gloriana B.
from Virtuous Daughters, April 2015~Volume 15, Number 1


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"My Prayer to God"

3/8/2021

 
by Merci
from Virtuous Daughters, June 2009~Volume 9, Number 3


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