Morning Coffee

May 20, 2011 by desiringvirtue

This week for the morning coffee I am serving up some great reads on modesty. I had my yearly shock of flesh a couple weeks ago when a teenage girl walked into our Starbucks wearing only a bikini. I felt like she was completely naked and wondered what the men around her must be thinking. Well, most of us would never dare hang out in a public eatery with only a bathing suit on, but we can all be reminded of what it means to be modest and what the motive behind modesty is -especially with the warm summer looming. For that reason I have been keeping my eyes open for good posts and such dealing with the topic. Here is what I found!

What and What Not To Wear @ True Woman

I loved this look at the whole picture of how we should dress, not just how much skin we should cover up.

Gentle Jesus, Meek and… Modest @ True Woman

What is the motivation behind modesty? Is it to keep a subjective standard, or to emulate our Lord?

A Modest Thank You Note @ Girl Talk

Here is a great and humbling letter written by a woman after hearing a sermon focused on modesty.

Free To Be Modest by Nancy Leigh Demoss @ therebelution.com

Who owns our bodies and why does it matter?

Modeling Modesty By Mary K. Mohler @AlbertMohler.com

This is a great resource if you ignore the totally outdated clothing on the cover!

Modeling Modesty by Nancy Leigh Demoss @Revive Our Hearts

Same title, different article. Do you have a daughter? What kind of example are you setting?

Modesty Survey @therebelution.com

This is a really cool resource to check out. It is a survey taken from young men who described exactly what they found to be a stumbling block. Make sure to read the instructions before reading the survey results.

A Modest Swimsuit? @Desiring Virtue

Speaking of swimsuits, here is a post I wrote a while ago on the very subject. Let me know what you think!

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Morning Coffee

May 6, 2011 by desiringvirtue

Let me direct you to some excellent reads from all over the web and my favorite post from Desiring Virtue this week. Grab your coffee, snuggle up, and enjoy them with me. Oh, and don’t forget to let me know what you think, I would love to discuss them with you!

Is God Glad Osama Bin Laden’s Dead? @desiringGod

Here is a great, balanced, view of God’s complex emotions toward an evil man’s death.

Young, Burnt-out, and Reformed; Observations By An Older Woman @Theology For Girls

Great encouragement to make sure that God himself is the priority and not knowledge for knowledge sake and fitting it all in to a busy time of life. This is for anyone feeling like… they just can’t do it all. You will have to let me know what you think about this one. Can you relate? Do you think she is right?

Remember the Infertile on Mother’s Day @Moore to the Point

I think about this a lot having gone through just having a miscarriage right before my first Mother’s Day. There are many women out there who desire desperately to be mothers, or have been mothers and lost their babies. This is a great encouragement to not forget about them on Sunday.

For Moms, Former Moms, and Wannabe Moms @The Gospel Coalition

And related to the last blog post is this one directed to the mothers who feel left out on Mother’s Day. I can deffinitely relate to this post as well and thing her words and encouragement are very poignant.

From Desiring Virtue This Week:

Abortion is a Euphamism

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Apr 15, 2011 by desiringvirtue

Let me direct you to some excellent reads from all over the web and my favorite post from Desiring Virtue this week. Grab your coffee, snuggle up, and enjoy them with me. Oh, and don’t forget to let me know what you think, I would love to discuss them with you!

I Hate Hell @ Tim Challies.com

This article from Challies is a reflection of some of the personal questions that have arisen as a result of Rob Bell’s new book “Love Wins”. I found it to nail my own emotions right on the head!

The Only Game in Town?… @ Albert Mohler.com

Here are some interesting thoughts on Richard Dawkins latest book “The Greatest Show on Earth”. I love the way Albert Mohler can intelligently and confidently sift through Dawkin’s incredible assertions. By the way, did you know that Dawkins believes that earth was most likely seeded by aliens? I first learned that bit of hilarity on the movie “Expelled”. And he calls creationists insane, deluded, intellectually perverse, and unintelligent.

Evangelism as an Expression of Love to Christ @ 9 Marks

Caution: only read if you want to be severely rebuffed.

Doctrines in the Kitchen @ Daily On My Way to Heaven

I have found some kindred spirits in the blogging world me thinks! Check out this series from a group of ladies who love the Bible, love Doctrine, and love to Share it with others. You can even “like” the series on Facebook so that you stay up to date with the latest posts. These are really well done and informative. I recommend going through all the past posts over the weekend if you have the time! I will be staying tuned to the upcomming posts with you!

Did you miss it? Repetition

This week I shared a simple way to get going in your scripture memory. It really isn’t as difficult as you might think, you just have to get going!

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Morning Coffee

Apr 8, 2011 by desiringvirtue

Loving the Pastors Wife @ The Resurgence

Have you ever wondered what it is like to be the pastor’s wife? Do they have too many friends or not enough? Do they want to be super involved in the women’s ministry or not? Is there anything they need that you could supply them with? Read this article! It is a very helpful glimpse into the life of Mark Driscoll’s wife from Mark Driscoll (which mean nothing was held back!).

Before I Die @ True Woman

Feed your soul this morning with lofty dreams. Holly Elliff takes us along as she paints a picture of a future where Christ is the God of our nation.

To Know and Be Known @ Tim Challies.com

This post is specifically about blogging, but I think you can easily apply it to any public area of your life: you job, your ministry, your Facebook account. It is a great reminder to be authentic and care for the most important relationships around you first.

Not too many posts that I felt compelled to share with you this week, mostly because I didn’t have as much time as usual to peruse the blogosphere. I did think I would share a couple sites with you though. I am calling this section Blogs You Should Follow If You Aren’t.

Blogs You Should Follow If You Aren’t

Between Two Worlds is basically a collection of everything going on in the reformed Christian world and so much more. This is quickly becoming the place I go to se what’s up and I always find something encouraging or thought provoking.
Albert Mohler.com is so intelligent, so informative, so up to date that you are really missing out if you don’t check it out regularly.
Moore to the Point always has thought provoking articles that are well reasoned and Biblically minded. I find that he always has a great variety of pop culture stories that help in the area of discernment.

Enjoy the weekend!

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Mar 25, 2011 by desiringvirtue

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The New Evangelical Virtues @ TimChallies.com

This is a great article on the changing values of popular evangelicalism. Do you see any of these virtues in your way of thinking?

Communing Daily with the Lord as a Mother @ Passionate Homemaking

It is really hard to find time to commune with the Lord every day as a mother. There are so many things that can get in the way, but it is the most important thing you can do in your day to prepare for you little ones. Check out this post for some encouraging tips.

Why Is Hell Forever? @ Moore to the Point

What is the scriptural support for Hell’s eternality? Why do we believe that without Christ we are without hope? This is a very thoughtful and helpful post that will answer some of those questions.

Frugality and Time I Don’t Have @ Raising Arrows

I love this post from Raising Arrows on the things she does do to save money and the things she simply can’t do to save money. Helps to remind us that we can’t do everything, but what we do do is important.

Comparisons @ The Taras Family

Here is a sweet little reminder to not do what we all do…

7 Principles to Simplify Your Family Life @ Simple Mom

This isn’t the first time you’ve seen this on Simple Mom, but it is always helpful to get focused again.

Why Do We Let Girls Dress Like That? @ The Wall Street Journal

This article was originally linked to from Justin Taylors blog where he noted that one of the crucial things it lacks is the involvement of the father. Amen! Reminds me of that detergent commercial where the mom is working together with the daughter to preserve the mini skirt after dad ruins it with rust.

Fashion Advice for Pregnant Women @ 22 Words

Ok, this is just for laughs!

Enjoy the reads and let me know what you think! Have a great Friday!

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Morning Coffee

Mar 18, 2011 by desiringvirtue

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I hope that your week wasn’t filled with as much sickness as our has been! It seems like all the pollen and such are truly taking a toll on our home of late. But it is Friday and that means that the restful weekend is on its way… right? Well, I am going to grab my cup of coffee and revisit some of my favorite reads of the week. Do you want to join me?

While It Is Yet Night @ Raising Homemakers

Feeling tired and overwhelmed? Here is an encouraging read that will remind you to expect difficulty rather than ease and take joy in it.

Naturally Battling Depression @ Passionate Homemaking

Do you ever struggle with feelings of depression and anxiety? Maybe you know someone who would benefit from this post. God’s Word has much to say about turning to God in your darkest hours and this post directs you to it and gives some practical advice.

The Morning I Heard the Voice of God @ Desiring God

Ever heard someone say the “heard the voice of God”? Here is a great read from Piper on the day he “heard” God speak to him-through the Bible.

Are You Losing Your Real Treasure? @ Your Sacred Calling

Priorities. Are yours in order? Check out this blog post focusing on focusing on your calling as wife and mother.

Lenten Lights @ Desiring God

Here is a great resource for preparing for Easter. If you do Family Devotions, you may want to encorporate these special Lent readings.

Menu Planning 101 @ Gospel Homemaking

Want to meal plan but don’t know where to start? Check out this helpful post on the basics.

Latest Reviews of Love Wins by Rob Bell:

We Have Seen All This Before: Rob Bell and the (Re)Emergence of Liberal Theology @ AlbertMohler.com
The Blood-Drained Gospel of Rob Bell @ Moore to the Point
Revising Hell into the Heterodox Mainstream @ DennyBurk.com

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Mar 11, 2011 by desiringvirtue

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…formerly known as Bookmarks!

Goodmorning and happy Friday! Do you like the catchy logo? Now that I am sharing these reads with you again I thought the old “Bookmark” title could use a face lift. So here you go, my top reads for the week-I hope you enjoy!

Twin Survival Tip #8: Cook meat in advance.

This helpful tip found on Molly Piper’s blog is a great tip for any homemaker looking to make the most of her meats (not just mommies of twins!). This is something I have slowly been learning to do and have notices big differences in my meal prep time and how much of the meat I actually use!

God, Freedom, and “The Adjustment Bureau”

Notice any symbolism in this star studed movie? Check out this thoughtful blog post by Russell Moore on how to react to a story line with much to say about God.

Cookie Crumb Truffle Pops

So, I know that I linked to another truffle recipe last week. But hey, I haven’t made any yet so I still must have the hankering! These look yummy and like a great way to use up those extra pieces of cookie! Check it out at Prudent Baby.

Love Wins-A Review of Rob Bell’s New Book

There has been a lot of congecture on the contents of Rob Bell’s new book (Love Wins). Does it teach that hell doesn’t exist, that it isn’t eternal, that all are saved? Does it teach that you need to know Jesus to go to heaven or not? Here is the first review to go public from Tim Challies and the quotes clear up any questions you may have had.

Are There Two Wills in God?

Do you struggle with questions like “If God desires all to be saved, then why doesn’t he save everyone?”. The release of Rob Bells new book has this topic in the public eye and it is important to know how to respond to others as well as our own personal questions. Check out this great article from John Piper on the Sovereignty of God. It is long, but well worth the read! -Go grab another cup of coffee for this one.

Are you Anti-Abortion or Pro-Life?

Here is a great reminder from the Bound4Life blog to not overlook the work you can do right now to care for those who cannot care for themselves.

Let me know what you think!

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Bookmarks

Mar 4, 2011 by desiringvirtue

I am going to begin bookmarking again, it seems I am finally getting a little more time to read around the web these days. So, here are some of the most encouraging and thought provoking blog posts I have read recently:

1.) My Life For Yours: A Mother’s Pondering About Her Body

This post was found over at Generation Cedar and is a reminder to view our bodies as instruments for the glory of God rather than idols of self worship. This is so easy to do in our current culture where motherhood is not necessarily looked at as a satisfying lifestyle choice. I truly loved one particular quote that said this:

“We are not to treat our bodies like museum pieces. They were not given to us to preserve, they were given to us to use. So use it cheerfully, and maintain it cheerfully.” -Rachel Jankovic

2.) Who’s Wife Are You?

This post found in the archives of Challies.com was a great reminder to be particularly suited to your own husband and how that may look differently for every wife. Here is a little taste:

“If a wife wants to know if she is submitting to her husband, it may be that the better question for her to ask is, “Am I actively rebelling against his leadership?” It’s not a matter of the particulars of what she does compared to other women, but whether she is following her husband as he leads her into being his perfect complement.”

3.) Twelve Ways to Love Your Hubby Without Saying a Word

Check out this great, practical list of things you can do to show your husband you love him over at Passionate Homemaking.

4.) Grocery Item Goes Gourmet

Oreo Truffles, need I say more? I’m loving the Balerella website!

5.) Coupon Management

I’m not much into the couponing, but if I was… (one day I will) this is how I would do it. Simple, to the point and you can keep your sanity in the process! Check out Gospel Homemaking!

Well, that’s all for now folks, happy reading on this beautiful Friday.

Do you have any bookmarks that you would like to share this Friday? Leave it in the comments!

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