Mentoring, Leadership, & Homemaking
“On the third day a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” “Dear woman, why do you involve me?” Jesus replied, “My time has not yet come.” His mother said to the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.” “Nearby stood six stone water jars, the kind used by {Read More}
Laura Leathers Copyright 2005 The Invitation: (Insert the Name of Bride) is the Bride-to-Be. It’s a time of celebration you see. A Bridal Blessing Tea is planned for Three, On (Insert Date) at the home of (Insert Location) it will be. So write from your heart to hers, your best marriage advice, It can be a note in a book or simply a card would be nice. For in the years to come, there are sure to be times that {Read More}
Molly Evert Counter Cultural Mom A bridal shower is a special opportunity to cover a new bride with loving prayer. Ask the bride for any specific requests she has. Then read each of the following prayer points aloud, and ask for a volunteer to pray for each request. After each request has been assigned, pray through them as the Spirit leads. The Bride-to-Be will feel showered, indeed. Pray for her relationship with her husband-to-be for pre-marital counseling sessions, for clear {Read More}
Teresa Snipes I started doing bridal showers differently several years ago. I wanted to have a bridal shower for a dear friend’s soon to be daughter-in-law who lived in another state. I prayed and asked God to give me an idea of how to make her feel welcome and a way for her to see how many people had been praying for her for years since we had been praying for her fiance. God gave me an idea for a bridal {Read More}
My younger sister found an old letter from me this week, full of advice about her upcoming marriage. I was a young wife myself when I penned the letter, having only been married four years at the time. I wrote, “Christians must commit themselves to marriage ‘as long as we both shall live’. You two are the kind of people who will work to make your marriage last—with God’s help! The first part of a lasting marriage is commitment—which you {Read More}
Loi Palmer With just five, six-inch straight stitches you can make these functional place mats. Materials needed: tea towel, 34-inch ribbon, sewing machine. Fold the end of the tea towel up to form a six-inch pocket. Stitch along the edges. Stitch a three-inch pocket on the left side for the silverware pocket. Stitch a five-inch pocket on the right side for the napkin pocket. Fold ribbon in half and stitch to the top of the right napkin pocket. Optional: Personalize {Read More}
We all need good mentors offering practical advise, wisdom, encouragement, and friendship. Here at MMCW you will find a storehouse of mentoring between generations, just as it should be.
