How would you describe a woman who is an effective servant in our Lord’s kingdom? Well organized, hard worker, and flexible might be words you would select. Words like sit, listen, ponder, and then serve probably would not be on your list. Why? Because they do not appear to produce an immediate outcome. Yet management experts tell us that if our time is limited to complete a project we will make more progress if we plan first and then take action.
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PLEASE BE MY GUEST—OCTOBER’S HINTS FOR THE EVERYDAY HOMEMAKER
If you were asked to define biblical hospitality how would you choose to describe it? The topic and the definition should be dear to our hearts as believers for as we practice hospitality we share what we have with those whom God brings into our lives. Biblical hospitality is focused on having a heart for service, asking our heavenly Father to creatively stretch what we have to offer refreshment to others, as well as using our time and energy to add joy to our daily lives.
Read MoreHOW DO I CULTIVATE A HOSTESS’ HEART?
The attitude of the apostle Paul is one that all women who desire to cultivate the heart of a hostess must embrace. As we study the scriptural passages that challenge us to practice hospitality most of us can reflect on a time when we tried to extended friendship to others and were met with rejection.
Read MoreTHE REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER--JULY’S HINTS FOR THE EVERYDAY HOMEMAKER
What is your first reaction when you open the door to your refrigerator or freezer? Attractive and orderly or like the mature stages of a science project? Maintaining a well organized refrigerator and freezer is another way we “look well to the ways of our household” (Proverbs 31:27) and practice good stewardship. Maintaining a model refrigerator and freezer is an important component at Horner Homemaking House since tour guests often open the refrigerator—without permission! Perhaps the guidelines we use will assist you in caring for these significant “household servants” so that they provide optiomal performance for you.
Read MoreDO YOU HAVE THE HEART OF A CHRISTIAN HOSTESS?
The characteristics of a woman possessing a hostess’ heart were modeled by my mother. She could, and often did, invite someone home from church because she had not only prepared a tasty meal for her family, but enough extra to include others. I grew up “helping in the kitchen” as a young child; later, as her health failed, I assumed much of the food preparation responsibilities under her supervision. When I enrolled in college and chose Home Economics as my major I realized that I had learned the food preparation skills at home; my college classes helped me align the academic principles with my existing skills.
Read MoreCHICKEN COOKERY--MAY’S HINTS FOR THE EVERYDAY HOMEMAKER
Chicken is the mainstay of summer cuisine and the backbone of the economical kitchen (Proverbs 31:27). Chicken is usually the most inexpensive of all meat cuts and is useful down to the bones! Consider what you can do with one whole bird (the least expensive way to purchase chicken).
Read MoreHINTS FOR THE EVERYDAY HOMEMAKER--FEBRUARY 2014
Do you dream of your living space whether a dorm room or a large home being a clutter-free, pleasant environment but simply do not know where to begin? If so, then The Everyday Homemaker’s Blog Posts are just what you need to move the dream from fantasy to reality!
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