Homemaking

“A time to rend, and a time to sew;"Ecclesiastes 3:7a My sewing machine is forty-five years old. Like me it’s getting older and has some minor maintenance issues. Amazingly, it still does its job well. I was shocked and surprised when my Mom bought this sewing machine for me. She had a “Singer” brand sewing machine and said this brand new “New Home” would be mine. It’s been with me through so ...

 “She is not afraid of the snow for her household:for all her household are clothed with scarlet. She maketh herself coverings of tapestry;her clothing is silk and purple."Proverbs 31:21-22 At last, I finally have my permanent laundry room! I’m more elated and extremely thankful than I can express! Our appliances have been in a temporary setting for a while. Having my washer and dryer in their ...

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above,and cometh down from the Father of lights…” James 1:17 Homes are gifts from God. They’re the personal places where we take up residence. Whether they’re tiny or big, simple or sophisticated, and fixed up or run down, homes, in any form, are shelters provided by our loving Creator. They help make safety, security and solace possible. It’s ...

“Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucketh it down with her hands.” Proverbs 14:1 Building a house takes wisdom and lots of it. It doesn’t happen without planning, tough decisions, generous budgets, and buckets of paint and patience. Surprisingly, homes don’t appear overnight like they do between commercials on TV shows or in YouTube videos, Facebook posts and Instagram ...