Posted October 28th, 2009 by Women of Faith
With big holiday dinners on the horizon, there’s something we need to discuss: leftovers. Some people refuse to eat any leftovers. Others probably resuscitate Sunday’s roast beef long after it should have been passed along to Fido. But if you’re wondering whether your meal or any ingredients in it are salvageable or not, check out StillTasty.com, the ultimate shelf-life guide.
Type the name of the food into the Keep It or Toss It search engine and you’ll find out how long it can be kept in the pantry, refrigerator, or freezer. The site also provides tips for the best ways to store each type of food. It’s a great resource for being safe, not sorry. (When the verdict is a “Toss,” you can still keep it out of a landfill by composting!)
Posted October 28th, 2009 by Women of Faith
“So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” –Genesis 1:27
Although we’re all created in His image, it’s no secret that God created men and women differently. He formed a woman’s heart to connect with Him in special ways. That’s why The Woman’s Study Bible has been a valuable and trusted resource for women for over ten years. It speaks to a woman’s heart, highlights women throughout Scripture, and captures the unique ways Christ cared for us.
Now with a beautiful new design, even more effective study notes, and new articles on Bible study by Anne Graham Lotz, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Stormie Omartian, and more! The Woman’s Study Bible is a priceless treasure, poignantly delivering the Word of God to a woman’s heart.
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Posted October 27th, 2009 by Women of Faith
Are violets jealous of gardenias?
Do maple trees compete with eucalyptus trees,
or redwoods with oak trees?
What do they know of jealousy or competition?
We are all magnificent expressions
of God’s exquisite garden.
We are extraordinary
just the way we are.
“I will give thanks to Thee, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are Thy works, and my soul knows it very well.” –Psalm 139:14 NASB
© 2009 by Fanny Levin
Posted October 27th, 2009 by Women of Faith
There is no beauty in makeup. Expensive clothes will not make you beautiful. The secret lies in being an alive, awake woman with something to offer the world. Namely, yourself. Beauty is less about your face and more about your smile. Less about the shape of your eyebrows, more about the light in your eyes. Less about the length of your legs, more about the bounce in your step. Real beauty is being a viable, vital human being. As you participate in your life with a warm smile and a generous spirit, you are beautiful.
Living your life will bring out the beauty in you because it is uncovering you. It is revealing more of the authentic you that is beautiful. Because life is a living, breathing work of art, you are a painting as you go. Be a masterpiece. Drink in life. Laugh too loud. Compliment others constantly.
Cultivate beauty all around you. Plant a garden. Embrace beauty wherever you find it—in the fall leaves, in the spring flowers. This will help you embrace it in yourself. When you appreciate a sunset or your child’s clay candlestick or a beautiful piece of music, you are saying yes to beauty. You are saying yes to God.
“Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” –Proverbs 31:30 NIV
Excerpted from Fresh-Brewed Life: A Stirring Invitation to Wake Up Your Soul, © 1999 by Nicole Johnson. Used with permission. All rights reserved. Purchase a copy of Fresh-Brewed Life here.
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Posted October 26th, 2009 by Women of Faith
Busy People’s Slow Cooker Cookbook - $12.75
Slow cookers are making a comeback! And why not? What’s not to love about throwing a few ingredients in a slow cooker in the morning (or even the night before) and coming home to a delicious, ready-to-eat meal?
Dawn Hall takes this great idea a step further. Each of the more than 200 recipes in this book is made with seven or fewer easy-to-find ingredients. Most can be prepared in less than ten minutes. The preparation can even be done the night before and the entire slow cooker placed in the refrigerator until morning.
And the result? Exquisite cakes with warm berries oozing down the sides, hearty soups, creamy chowders, and delicious entrees complete with side dishes. They’re even low-fat! Order this book today and before you know it, you too will go home to a delicious prepared meal. It’s the next best thing to having a full-time cook!
Tags: WOW
Posted October 19th, 2009 by Women of Faith
Women of Faith Sweater - $23.50
Don’t you just love fall? There’s a certain crispness in the air; it’s time for state fairs, bonfires, and sweaters. Ah, sweaters. The right sweater is like an old friend—it’s comfortable, give you a warm feeling inside, and makes you look good.
Take this sweater: it’s warm but lightweight enough that you won’t roast inside a heated building. It’s not bulky, so it’ll fit beneath your winter coat even if you have a little more, um, padding than last year. The v-neck and dusty purple shade will flatter just about anyone. It’s almost certain to become one of the old friends in your closet.
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Posted October 16th, 2009 by Women of Faith
Happy Birthday to National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, celebrating 25 years of awareness, education, and empowerment. National Breast Cancer Awareness Month educates women about the importance of early detection. More and more women are getting mammograms to detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. Since the program began in 1985, mammography rates have more than doubled for women age 50 and older. As a result, breast cancer deaths are on the decline. If you’re age 40 or older, join the millions of women who get mammograms on a regular basis. And remember Anita Renfroe’s sage advice: “After you’ve had your mammogram, go out and eat some Mexican food. Those babies will plump right back up!”
Tags: breast cancer, October
Posted October 12th, 2009 by Women of Faith
DuArt Imitates Life DVD - $4.99
They just don’t make TV shows like they used to. Remember when you could watch an hour of comedy that wasn’t sleazy? When you could laugh at impressions that weren’t mean-spirited?
Louise DuArt remembers those days, and she’s bringing them back! This hilarious DVD includes live performances with classic comedians Tim Conway & Harvey Korman. Called one of the world’s best comedic/impressionists, Louise has appeared at several Women of Faith events and delighted us with her spot-on impressions and wacky original characters. Don’t just sit around and pine for the “good old days.” Order this DVD and get back to laughing again!
Tags: WOW
Posted October 5th, 2009 by Women of Faith
Me Myself & God - $9.75
When you were a teen girl, what was the one thing you most wanted to discover? (Besides a sure-fire way to make that cute boy in Math class notice you, that is.) During those formative years—and for some of us, for years after that—what we most long to know is who we are. Who did God create me to be? What am I here for?
Which brings us to Me, Myself, and God. It’s an interactive guide that helps girls learn more about themselves and more about God. Packed with fun questions and quizzes, it even includes a separate pull-out journal. It’s the sort of thing they’ll keep and look back on years from now as they continue to develop into the person God created them to be.
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Posted October 2nd, 2009 by Women of Faith
Did you see Anita Renfroe on Good Morning America? How can anyone be that funny that early in the morning? (If you missed her segment, watch it here.)
But that’s nothing! If you think she’s funny in the morning, you should see what she’s like after she’s had her coffee and spent the day with the Women of Faith Team!
See Anita Renfroe in person at A Grand New Day! Check her out at Sacramento or St. Paul.
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