Dear Darlene, I loved the advice you gave to the young woman in yesterday's article, "Bride in Training." So great! Especially the counsel to discuss finances in detail before marriage; my husband and … [Read more...]
Bride in Training
Dear Darlene,My boyfriend and I are talking about getting married next December. No proposal or ring yet, but he’s dropped hints that it’s coming. I don’t have any reference for biblical womanhood, I … [Read more...]
Will You Seek Him This Christmas?
Liken to wise men who journeyed in search of the Christ Child that very first Christmas morn, I pray that I too will seek Him in all that I do--laying each humble offering at the feet of His throne. … [Read more...]
A Season for Everything
This past week I was corresponding with a reader named Meghann. Meghann and her husband met when they were merely twelve years old, and after living in different countries for a while, God brought … [Read more...]
Spicy Italian Meatballs
This makes a large batch of meatballs that can be frozen to use as needed.Bake 350°F 25 – 30 min.Ingredients:4 lbs. ground beef4 medium eggs¼ cup Italian salad dressing (my secret … [Read more...]
One Organized Little House
Walk into my mom's house at anytime and it will be spotless. You can open any drawer or look in her laundry room and it will also be tidy. When it comes to being domestic, my mom takes home the blue … [Read more...]
By God’s Grace I Write
Note: For those of you who aren't aware. I am the founder and former editor of Christian Women Online Magazine. Joy Forney mentions it in her letter below. After writing my response, I thought it … [Read more...]
Age–Does it Really Matter?
Dear Darlene,I just turned 39 in October; I'm single, never been married, nor have I ever had a baby.I came close to getting married once back in 1997. He wasn't a Christian but was a very nice guy, … [Read more...]
Mom’s Turkey Stuffing
Bake 350°F 30 – 40 min.Ingredients:1 lb. Pork sausageBreadcrumbs from one loaf of bread (cube and toast in the oven)1 Onion (diced)1 pinch of ginger1 T sageSalt and Pepper to taste1 diced Celery … [Read more...]
Give Thanks
When my children bow their heads to pray, they look as though they are expecting God to tiptoe into the room, put a balloon on the floor, and then pop it with the nearest pin. The faithful … [Read more...]
The Lord is Near
Dear Darlene,I have wanted to leave you a comment many times, but have simply been too lazy to send you an e-mail. Today I decided it was high time to thank you. Your blog is such a powerful ministry, … [Read more...]
A Letter from Sunny
Dear Darlene,I absolutely LOVED this article [Submit One to Another]! SO true! God ALWAYS deserves our respect, love and well, everything! :)Oh, and you know what else, I actually wash my husband's … [Read more...]