by Emily B. from Virtuous Daughters, March 2009~Volume 8, Number 12 May I tell you about some of the ways we choose our reading material? The criteria may be different for different families, but the first rule should be the same for everyone: if you aren’t sure about something, ask your parents! If there is a question as to the content of a particular book, let your mom (or dad) look at it first, to decide if it is something they want you to read. They know what decision will be best for you. Maybe they will tell you they feel a particular book is not appropriate for you at this point in your life. Be willing to abide by their decision, even if the book is one that all your friends tell you is the greatest. Our parents have good reasons for the decisions they make!
by Emily from Virtuous Daughters, August 2008~Volume 8, Number 5 It’s true. Whether or not you like it, or whether or not you are even aware of it, YOU are being watched. Which means, of course, that you are setting an example. The question is, what kind of example are you setting? As Christians, we need to be sure that we are being a good testimony to the world. That way, our unsaved neighbors, relatives, or acquaintances won’t look at us and say, “They say that they’re Christians, but look at what they do!” This is probably one of the easier and more obvious areas in which we are to be an example.
by Kelly from Virtuous Daughters, June 2008~Volume 8, Number 3 Sometime ago, the Lord impressed upon me how wonderful it would be to spend a whole day focused on Him. Life is so busy. I make time for eating, sleeping, exercising, even shopping and vacations. But could I take a whole day off from my normal responsibilities and focus totally on the Lord?
I told my family about the idea and they were very excited. It occurred to them, that if I was very sick for a day, they would all manage without me. They liked the idea so much, they even offered to deliver meals and snacks upstairs to my bedroom! by Tiffany from Virtuous Daughters, September 2008~Volume 8, Number 6 From 1865 to 1900, America experienced a remarkable triumph of free enterprise. Our country saw the fruits of diligent willing work coupled with liberty and responsibility. The Protestant work ethic penetrated many, many lives. They viewed their ability to work as a tremendous blessing and recognized that labor is a way to fulfill life responsibility and to glorify God. Nehemiah 4:6 says, “The people had a mind to work.”
by Candace Joy from Virtuous Daughters, February 2009~Volume 8, Number 11 When I saw that this issue addressed the topic “Discerning the Will of God,” I immediately thought of a message that my pastor preached on “The Will of God.” I used the notes taken from his sermon as a springboard for this article.
by Tiffany S. from Virtuous Daughters, September 2008~Volume 8, Number 6 O gift of gifts! O grace of faith!
My God! how can it be That Thou, who has discerning love, Shouldst give that gift to me? How many hearts thou mightest have had More innocent than mine! How many souls more worthy far Of that sweet touch of Thine? Oh, grace! Into unlikeliest hearts It is thy boast to come, The glory of Thy light to find In darkness spots a home. Oh, happy, happy that I am! If thou canst be, O faith The treasure that thou art in life What wilt thou be in death? The above poem was taken from Mrs. E. Prentiss’ beloved classic, Stepping Heavenward. I would highly recommend this book; in fact, I have literally highlighted many portions that were encouraging/convicting to me. Very thought-provoking! When I read Romans, my heart is overwhelmed with pure joy and gratitude to our heavenly Father to think of His mercy and grace—the unmerited goodness of God. Never skim the book of Romans. Read it—again and again and again—it is brimming with truth about the wonderful doctrine of salvation! by Candace Joy from Virtuous Daughters, July 2008~Volume 8, Number 4 Recently, I have been very blessed to meditate on the love of God. In this article, I hope to draw your attention to the unfathomable love that God has for us, His children, as well as the result that this love should produce in our lives. This is by no means exhaustive, and I encourage you to study this topic further.
by Emily M. from Virtuous Daughters, November 2008~Volume 8, Number 8 Ahh . . . Dessert!! What a sweet thought! As the leaves fall from the trees and snow begins to fall (at least in my part of the country!), I find myself spending quite a bit of time in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes and making old favorites. Desserts are my favorite things to bake. Most desserts are chocked full off unhealthy fats, sugars, and artificial ingredients. As I bake, my desire is to produce a flavorful yet healthy product.
Ever since I started cooking as a young child, my parents have reinforced this important principle for quality food: “Quality food should not only taste good, but it should look good, be good for you, and be good for the budget.” This principle has served to guide me as I’ve progressed in my cooking skills. However, it is challenging to apply this principle to desserts, especially the “be good for you” part! Here are some of the ways I’ve learned and ways I’m working on to make desserts fit the principle: by Brittany S. from Virtuous Daughters, July 2008~Volume 8, Number 4 Dear Virtuous Daughters,
One thing God has been teaching me lately is to apply Galatians 6:2 to my life. “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” It is easy to go on with life and only think about ourselves, but I have been trying to think about others instead. Sometimes I don’t want to “bear one another’s burdens,” but then I remember Galatians 6:2 and do it. After all, you can’t argue the Bible! |
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