Modern Homemakers
Summary: For more than 25 years Donna Otto has shared inspiration and practical wisdom. She is an Author and founder of Modern Homemakers (formerly Homemakers By Choice), a national organization which offers weekly teaching for a new generation of "counter culture" women who have made the choice to stay at home. To hundreds of young homemakers, Donna has been the wise, fun, Godly Aunt every young woman wishes she had. Each teaching session encourages women in their role as a woman, wife, mother, and keeper of the home.
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A friend of Donna's gave her this book many years ago and it is a favorite of hers.
God's Word promises that Jesus will come again, not as a baby, but as the God who will judge, and we need to have our hearts ready.
Ask God what is it that you should intend to do. As Mary had a ready heart to do God's will, we should too.
Be sure to read about the birth of the Messiah in Luke chapter 2.
Novel ideas such as writing a family letter together will inspire your family during Advent.
There are many things that we can do to get into the Christmas spirit, but be careful of the superficial things that we count on to make us feel like it's the holidays. Take time this Advent to gather and wait on Christ.
For each day of Advent, you can choose to do one of the activities that Donna suggests. These are meaningful ways to prepare your hearts for Christmas.
If you want to be maturing in your faith, you must read God's Word every day and listen with a heart to obey.
It is never too late to train your children to help at home. In fact, they can start as early as one year to do certain chores.
For each of the 4 Sundays before Christmas, light one of the Advent candles and read specific Scripture verses to go deeper in celebrating the coming of Jesus.
You can reduce stress by simplifying and being organized.
Don't put other commitments before your husband. Make him a priority this holiday season.
Prioritize and identify which activities are live-giving and which are life-thwarting, paying attention to your relationship with God and your family.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T. is needed more than anything in this country, in light of what took place over the last 18 months of campaigns and debates. Outdo one another in honor!
Donna refers to Joshua who was asked by God to be courageous and arise after the death of Moses.