It’s about time for a recipe–the Fall season puts me in a baking mood. So many of my favorite recipes have stories that go with them, as I’m sure yours do too. Family and friends connecting through food is really universal. I don’t think there …
What Do You Want to Be When the Kids Grow Up?
When I was younger with small children, my husband occasionally came home from work to me bombarding him with talk. Once he said to me, “Talk to adults much?” and laughed. I said, “No! And that’s the problem.” I was not amused. My husband learned …
Christmas in a Box
Started through the ministry of Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child began in the United States in 1993. In their first year they gave 28,000 shoe boxes to children across the globe. This ministry has grown to well over 8 million boxes distributed to over 100 …
Thanksgiving Placemats Everyone Will Love
I love new ways to bring memories to Thanksgiving. When I saw this idea in a magazine to make placemats, with a twist, I thought it would be a nice addition to our table this year. The making of the mats has been time well …
Preparing My Heart for Advent
Preparing My Heart for Advent During December, it’s easy to rush through the Christmas season without focusing on Jesus’ birth–the real reason we celebrate. Once we become tangled in the twinkling lights and preparations, it’s hard to find time to bow in worship like the …
Your Best Conference / Retreat Ever
One of the things I love about women’s retreats is the break. As a homeschool mom of four, there’s nothing quite like a room full of lively female chatter that I don’t have to referee! I love women’s retreats because that’s when I’m reminded I’m …
Simple Fall Crafts
Looking for some simple and easy fall crafts to make as a family? Here are two favorites: Brown Bag Pumpkins Make a variety of pumpkins in all sizes At end of season store with fall and Thanksgiving decorations and use again next year. The one …
Spiritual Freedom
Freedom. What an interesting term. It can be defined in many ways. In the United States of America we pride ourselves in having freedom to say what we want, go where we desire, and do whatever pleases us. When we look at countries like Cuba, we think …
Eight Ways to Pray for Your Spouse
One of the most loving things we can do is to pray daily for our spouse. 1. Pray Jesus will bless your spouse today in some unexpected way. 2. Pray Jesus will allow you to be a source of joy to your spouse today. 3. …
Welcome!
Envision the welcome mat, our door wide open, and everyone at MMCW greeting you with a warm hug into our new online home. It’s been hard work and I hope you agree its been well worth the effort. As you visit you will notice plenty …