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We’ve been savoring the start of fall here lately, and I thought I’d share a glimpse with you of some of the delights I’ve been savoring lately: Children in footed pajamas, snuggled up in a homemade quilt for story & worship time. Sauteed Onions & Apples (with a fresh sweet onion from Calvin’s aunt, and a homegrown apple Continue reading Savoring Fall   It is my passion to bless my family and minister to the hearts of women, encouraging them to live simple, sustainable lives; glorifying God during every season of life. It has been a joy to equip women with a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ, along with practical tips for daily living “in real life” and online through Continue reading Living a Simple Life #94- Equipping I believe mentorship/discipleship relationships are so important. For young women and new mothers, it is so crucial to have the support of grandma/older women to guide, encourage, and equip them during what can be a very challenging season of life. In my recent Quietness post, I encouraged women to find/become a mentor for mutual encouragement and edification. By Continue reading Pursuing a Mentoring Relationship May I tell you how much I appreciate you? Thank you, friends, for reading. Some of you have been reading Frugal Granola since I started writing it in early 2008. Many others of you have just recently subscribed. You have faithfully left comments, e-mailed your questions, and even wrestled in prayer for me on occasion. You rejoiced Continue reading Living A Simple Life- Partnership (#87) God has done an amazing transformative work upon our hearts and lives these past three months in our new community (especially during this intense prayerful fasting time of Lent). We feel as though His hand literally whisked us up here, and placed us in motion. As we desire to be a vessel for His Spirit, we Continue reading A New Season Well, a new year in a new place. God has poured His blessings upon us as we’ve begun establishing our home amid family and friends. (It’s been like “coming back home,” actually; not really like we’re “newcomers.”) We have felt such joy surrounding us, as we’ve jumped into new discipleship and ministry relationships, slowly worked on Continue reading Newness As God has shaped and molded our family over the years, He has impressed upon our hearts of the importance of family. We’ve spent the past few years transitioning from a very “independent” lifestyle, to a new set of values. Over and over again, we’ve discussed our dream of allowing our children to know their grandparents, Continue reading Living A Simple Life-Part 81: A Dream & An Answer We love celebrating holidays rather simply in our family. But we fully enjoy the anticipation and preparation for the special days! Together, as a family, over the past few weeks, we’ve begun making homemade gifts for birthdays and Christmas, as well as stocking the kitchen with staples for Thanksgiving dinner. Gen’s birthday is coming up in a Continue reading Living A Simple Life-Part 78: Holiday Preparations |
 
 
 
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