Passionate Housewives Desperate For God Seminar
with co-author Stacy McDonald and Marilyn Moll, moderator
Thursday, November 15, 2007
I was challenged and blessed by Stacy and co-author's Jennie Chancey's book. During our discussison, Stacy described:
1. Why she wrote the book.
2. The vision of what a Keeper at Home is from a biblical viewpoint.
3. How a busy homemaker with many young children can avoid weariness.
We wrapped up the discussion by thanking Stacy for writing this book by reading an email that was sent to me that I felt, articulately summarized how many Christian woman feel. Here is that email excerpt from Marcia Hansen, reprinted by permission.
Dear Marilyn,
Please convey my thanks to Stacy for her book with Jennie. When my book arrived, I started to leaf through it. I began to read and could not put it down. I read late into the night and left only 20 pages to finish in the morning. Immediately upon waking, I finished the book. I was astounded as to what I had taken hold of and how subtle the message is creeping into the church. I really felt I had none of any of what she described in my body!!
I was sure I was not a feminist in the tiniest bit. She humbled me and I am so grateful. I am 54 and grew up and married when feminism was really taking hold. But I was old fashioned and wanted a 50's type marriage. So reading this has really opened my eyes to the fact that I am more of a feminist than I thought possible...I think in thought way more than in deed. And I never realized it.
I have given the book to my daughters and daughter-in-law and said "READ"!!! I asked one of my daughters about it today and she said she had to put it down, it was so convicting. I hope I can redeem all I have lost and I am so grateful and thankful for the many hours and sacrifices you and Jennie made to make this book possible. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." by Marcia Hansen
The balance of the discussion focused on an area most Christian woman struggle with, Perfectionism. The chapter on Perfectionism in the book is about my most favorite chapter and well worth the price of the book. Perfectionism is all about playing make believe and wearing a mask. Jenny calls it Grown Up Dress Up.
Here is a quote that may help some of us deal with perfectionism, or that need to constantly be comparing ourselves with others that God calls sin:
"A hundred years from now it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove...but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a child"
We closed with the verse from 2 Corinthians 10:12,17 that hits that comparison tendency head on."When they measure themselves by themselves and compare themselves with themselves they are not wise. Let him who boasts, boast in the Lord."
I really hope you will listen to this seminar and share the recording with your friends. You will be blessed.
If you would like to listen to the recording of the entire discussion, CLICK HERE.
We know from the many blog messages we received, that a large number of ladies would like to use this book for discussion and study in their bible studies and support groups. Hence we are offering a 20% discount to any order of 10 or more copies of Passionate Housewives Desperate for God. Click Here to order 10 or more copies with a 20% discount.
A Food Foundation for Healthy Families
Continuing Education for Moms
October 25, 2007
Jen Allbritton, CN Guest and Marilyn Moll, moderator
Jen Allbritton and I talked about why a traditional nutrient dense diet to lay the
foundation for avoiding degenerative diseases. We will save the "how's" for another time.
You may listen to the recorded seminar if you CLICK HERE. Recipes follow.
Traditional diets include:
Nutrient-rich proteins from meats and organ meats from pastured animals
Raw dairy products from pastured animals.
Eggs from pastured hens
Traditional fats – butter, olive oil, lard, coconut oil
Chemical-free produce – fruits, vegetables and grains
Properly prepared grains, legumes, nuts and seeds
Bone broths
Lacto-fermented condiments and beverages
We also talked about the importance of supplementing a diet with Cod Liver Oil and the X - factor found in Butter for the high Vitamin A and D content. Bone broths were compared to taking Calcium/magnesium supplements. Clever ways to get chicken liver (very high in Vitamins A and D) into meals was also discussed and recipes follow.
Audience questions included what would be the most important change you could make on a very tight budget, ways to use kefir, the benefits of "germinating" (rather than soaking or sprouting) grains, legumes, and nuts, and much more.
You may listen to a complimentary recording of this seminar if you CLICK HERE.
You may purchase the classic work by Weston A Price called Nutrition and Physical Degeneration with FREE shipping through November 4, 2007. The information in this book is well researched and documented with pictures that show how in just one generation a more “civilized” diet contributed to narrow jaws with crowded teeth, cavities, and narrow foreheads. Disease set in at early ages, and mental dysfunction was common.
I found this information compelling and very motivating to keep on keeping on with a more nutrient dense traditional diet.
The following Information is a hand out prepared by Jen that includes a summary of our discussion as well as easy and practical recipes to get started with.
The Food Foundation for the Family
By Jen Allbritton
Who was Weston A. Price?
In the 1930’s a doctor by the name of Weston A. Price traveled the world to study the effects of the “modern” diet on dental health. He found many more benefits to traditional diets other than healthy teeth. The differences between people who had eaten their ancestral diet from birth and people who had feasted on sugar, white flour products, and soft drinks were mind-boggling. The traditional wholesome diet produced wide faces with jaws wide enough to accommodate all the teeth with proper spacing, few or no cavities, and wide heads to house their brains. They had happy demeanors and vibrant health. The more “civilized” diet contributed to narrow jaws with crowded teeth, cavities, and narrow foreheads. Disease set in at early ages, and mental dysfunction was common. He wrote his research findings in Nutrition and Physical Degeneration.
People consuming their traditional diets do not fear cholesterol, healthfully raised meat products, or saturated fat. These are needed for proper body function and growth. In fact, traditional diets contain much higher amounts of healthy fats, particularly for children, than current government recommendations.
Practical Direction for Today
Nourishing Traditions by Sally Fallon
Sally Fallon is the author of Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats. This well-researched, thought-provoking guide to traditional foods contains a startling message: Animal fats and cholesterol are not villains but vital factors in the diet, necessary for normal growth, proper function of the brain and nervous system, protection from disease and optimum energy levels.
BREAKFAST PORRIDGE
1 cup oats, rolled or cracked
1 cup warm filtered water plus 2 tablespoons whey, yoghurt, kefir or buttermilk
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup filtered water
1 tablespoon flax seeds (optional)
For highest benefits and best assimilation, porridge should be soaked overnight or even longer. Once soaked, oatmeal cooks up in less than 5 minutes—truly a fast food. (Note: Those with severe milk allergies can use lemon juice or vinegar in place of whey, yoghurt, kefir or buttermilk.) Mix oats with warm water mixture, cover and leave in a warm place for at least 7 hours and as long as 24 hours. Bring an additional 1 cup of water to a boil with sea salt. Add soaked oats, reduce heat, cover and simmer several minutes. Meanwhile, grind optional flax seeds in a mini grinder. Remove from heat, stir in optional flax seeds and let stand for a few minutes. Serve with plenty of butter or cream and a natural sweetener like Rapadura, date sugar, maple syrup, maple sugar or raw honey. You may also wish to add apricot butter, chopped crispy nuts or dried sweetened coconut meat.
CRISPY ALMONDS
4 cups almonds, preferably skinless
1 tablespoon sea salt
filtered water
Skinless almonds will still sprout, indicating that the process of removing their skins has not destroyed the enzymes. (The skins are probably removed by a machine process.) Skinless almonds are easier to digest and more satisfactory in many recipes. However, you may also use almonds with the skins on. Mix almonds with salt and filtered water and leave in a warm place for at least 7 hours or overnight. Drain in a colander. Spread on a stainless steel baking pan and place in a warm oven (no more than 150 degrees) for 12 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally, until completely dry and crisp. Store in an airtight container.
You may purchase the classic work by Weston A Price called Nutrition and Physical Degeneration with FREE shipping through November 4, 2007.
EASY BARBECUED BEEF
3 pounds boneless grass-fed chuck roast
1 1/2 cups ketchup and/or tomato paste
2 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard
1/4 cup Rapadura (evaporate cane juice sugar) or date sugar (or mixture)
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp garlic powder
Place chuck roast in your crock-pot. Combine remaining ingredients in mixing bowl. Pour barbecue sauce mixture over chuck roast. Cover and cook on Low 8 to 10 hours or 4 to 5 hours on HIGH. Remove chuck roast from crock-pot and shred meat with forks. Place shredded meat back in crock-pot. Stir meat to evenly coat with sauce. Spoon meat onto sandwich buns and top with additional barbecue sauce if desired. Serves 12.
EGG SCRAMBLE SURPRISE
7 pastured eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp organic butter
½ to 1 chicken liver, chopped fine
½ to 1 zucchini, chopped into small chucks
½ onion, diced
Salt to taste
Chives, chopped (optional)
Sauté the onion in the butter for a few minutes, then add the zucchini and liver. When the liver is done (pink in color), pour in the eggs. After a few minutes, add the chives. Salt and pepper to taste. Could add hot sauce, salsa, cheese or whatever.
Cod Liver Oil Resources
See Shopping Guide 2007 from the Weston A. Price Foundation
Garden of Life cod liver oil (in health food stores)
Radiant Life butter oil and cod liver oil (888-593-8333)
Green Pastures butter oil and cod liver oil (402-338-5551)
Dr. Ron’s Blue Ice butter oil and cod liver oil (877-472-8701)
You may listen to the recorded seminar if you CLICK HERE
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Attitudes
with Lorrie Flem, guest, and Marilyn Moll, moderator
October 18, 2007
The following transcript is a summary of my discussion with Lorrie Flem on Attitudes.
You may listen to the recording of the this Continuing Education Seminar for Moms by CLICKING HERE.
Lorrie said that training the attitudes of our children is a vital part of teaching/training our children in obedience. She pointed out that blaming bad circumstances for a poor attitude is a reflection of our heart and really a sin. Our attitudes should remain even regardless of circumstances.
That means we have to make a conscious choice on what kind of attitude we will have, a decision that, “This is the day the Lord has made, and I will rejoice and be glad in it.” An act of the will or choice is how we reflect joy and hold negative emotions in check.
So why does it matter what type of attitude I reflect? Our attitudes spread through the house like unseen germs and are VERY contagious. Our children will quickly reflect our attitudes.
Think about the story of David, Nabel, and his wife Abigail from 1 Samuel 25. In the worst of circumstances, when Abigail’s husband displayed foolish, evil churlish, oppressive behavior, his bad attitude started to infect David’s entire group of soldiers. Abigail was able to rescu the bad situration with charming speech, through submission and a humble attitude. Hence we want to speak only compliments to our husband! Our attitude has great power over others.
Lorrie pointed out that we can’t really begin to work on the attitudes of our children until we have achieved a degree of obedience. At Lorrie’s website, www.teachmagazine.com, you can find a small paper called: 7 Steps to Obedience. There is not peace in the household until obedience is addressed.
When we are committed to obedience in our children we will communicate that commitment to the children by talking to them about how and why you are enforcing obedience nad the consequences if you don’t obey. Never, of course, with anger. Spanking is appropriate for defiant behavior not childish disobedience. Forgetting is a form of disobedience.
As we train our children, we train them through teaching words all day long. We teach thankfulness, and gratefulness and good attitudes all day long. As we teach obedience to our children we are teaching submission to God and higher authority. God has rules and they are to make us happy.
Lorrie describes Discipline Sessions as opportunities to teach God’s rules. She usually directs the child to their room, and when she and the child have calmed down, she will go with her Instructions in Righteousness and Bible in hand. The discipline session doesn’t end until a change of heart is indicated by “sparkly eyes”, as the eyes are the window of our soul.
During questions and answers Lorrie addressed the question of what to do when a child does not respond to a discipline session.
Pam Forster, author of For Instructions in Righteousness, The If-Then Chart, The Blessing Chart and MANY other child training and character development resources was my guest Thursday October 4, 2007. We talked about how she got started writing the charts and the books and addressed the important question of establishing a foundation of using the Bible to train children.
To listen to an MP3 recording of this seminar CLICK HERE.
Purchase For Instructions in Righteousness, The If-Then Chart and Blessing Chart for $41.50 and receive a Complimentary copy of Fast and Healthy Menus
for Busy Moms Spiral Bound Cookbook, a $12.95 value FREE!
The 12 Week Holiday Planner for The Christian Family
So you Can Keep Your Focus on Jesus for the Holiday Season based on my Holiday Timetable
The following text is a summary of the phone seminar held October, 5, 2006 regarding The 12 Week Holiday Planner for Christian Families
If you want to download a free MP3 recording of the Planner discussion Click Here:
We, at The Urban Homemaker, don't advocate complicated or expensive holiday celebrations, and wish to encourage your family to focus on the true meaning of the holiday season.
You don't need to own the Planner to benefit from and be encouraged by our discussion! I believe all listeners will be particularly blessed as Ann Voskamp described the vision of The Jesse Tree Devotionals she wrote as a fantastic, practical way to keep a Christ Centered Christmas for your children. The devotionals and the Jesse Tree ornaments are part of the planner.
If you would like to preview Sheri's ebook or a sampler of planner pages before purchasing it please Click Here:
Last year, Sheri Graham wrote The 12 Week Holiday Planner for The Christian Family So you Can Keep Your Focus on Jesus for the Holiday Season based on my Holiday Timetable!
Sheri says, "My desire in putting together this eBook is to provide a tangible way for you to plan out your holidays so they are enjoyable, less stressful, and more filled with the things that really matter."
If you would like to preview Sheri's ebook before purchasing it please Click Here:
Marilyn Moll's Holiday Timetable:
Marilyn Moll's Holiday Timetable:
Week #1 - List Week Oct 3- 8
Make your lists of gift recipients, Christmas cards, menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, goodies to share or to give, favorite meals to prepare ahead, decorations needed, gifts to make.
Week #2 - Browse Week Oct 10-16
Develop and record ideas for gifts, decorations. Ask yourself the following questions:
* What would our ideal Christmas be like?
* What activities are particularly important to our family at Christmas?
* How much emphasis do our Christmas activities place on the spiritual side of Christmas?
Week #3 - Supplies Week Oct 17-23
After inventorying supplies on hand, purchase non-perishables needed for holiday baking, and supplies needed for gift making,, gift wrapping, etc.
Week #4 - Baking Week: Oct 24-30
Set aside the time needed to complete holiday goodie making. Make lists of toys, books, and clothes that children would enjoy. More...
Week #5 - Gift Making Week Oct 31 - Nov 6
Focus your energies on completing gifts to be made. More...
Week #6 - Shopping Week #1 Nov 7-13
Decorate your home for Thanksgiving and focus on gift buying for prepared list. Wrap and label packages as you go. More...
Week #7 -Shopping Week #2 Nov 14-20
Complete as much shopping as possible. Take advantage of many items that are on sale before Thanksgiving! More...
Week #8 - Thanksgiving Week Nov 21-27
Use this week to prepare Thanksgiving dishes, pies, homemade rolls, and enjoy the holiday with your family. Marilyn's Traditional Thanksgiving Stress Free Plans and Easy Recipes for Busy Moms are at this link.
Start the Jesse Tree Devotional readings by Ann Voskamp. The Jesse Tree Devotional is different than advent as it tells the whole story of the coming of the Savior starting in the book of Genesis. The devotional includes 30 readings culminating with the birth of Christ. If you purchase the Planner you will get all the devotionals plus the beautiful, colored ornaments designed to be hung on a branch or a tree. The ornaments are a terrific, hands-on way for the children to remember each bible story leading up t o the birth of Christ.
Week #9 - Mailing Week Nov 28-Dec 4
Complete package wrapping for gifts to be shipped...More.
Week #10 - Meal Making and Decorating WeekDec 5 -11
Prepare some favorite meals and other baked goods for the hectic days ahead. Decorate. Involve children in memory making! My recipes for Beef Burgundy and Honey Glazed Chicken and other reliable family favorites can be downloaded at this link.
Week #11 - Final Shopping/Wrapping Week Dec 12-18
Complete last minute details and enjoy holiday parties, concerts, and family activities. For quick and easy cookie recipes Click Here.
Week #12 - Enjoy Your Christmas Celebration Week Dec 19 - 25
Enjoy the Holidays with Family and Friends! Take time to drive the neighborhoods to enjoy holiday lighting displays. Enjoy family traditions and special meals. A complete holiday menu with delicious recipes is found at this link.
Some of information included in The 12 Week Holiday Planner for The Christian Family book:
*Detailed ideas of what to do weekly for 12 Weeks
*"Sheri's Tips"- tips to make your holidays meaningful
*Christmas Craft and Gift Ideas
*Memory Making Ideas for the Family
*Ideas for Baked Items to Share/Give Away
*Ideas for Meals to Freeze for Use during the busy weeks
*Decoration Ideas
*Supplies to stock up on ahead of time or when on sale
*Ideas for a Holiday Baking Schedule
*Kids' Gift Idea List
PLUS!!! "The Glorious Coming: A Jesse Tree Celebration of Advent" - Jesse Tree devotionals
If you would like to get more ideas of how to focus on Jesus as the reason for the season be sure to join our discussion!
The perfect companion to The 12 Week Holiday Planner is Holiday Open House - Open Your Heart and Your Home. This ebook includes all the information you need to pull off a gracious, memorable open house or party.
Some of the information in this ebook includes:
* How to Plan your Occasion, step by step, after the date is set
* How to Decorate Creatively on a Dime
* Planning the menu for your event
* Appetizer Recipes, both hot and cold
* Dip Recipes
* Serving Suggestions
* Sweets and Treats
* Marilyn's Christmas Cookie Recipe Assortment
* Beverage suggestions and recipes
* Encouragement
Click Here to purchase this instantly downloadable ebook for $5.97.
Marilyn Moll's Holiday Timetable:
Marilyn Moll's Holiday Timetable:
Week #1 - List Week Oct 3- 8
Make your lists of gift recipients, Christmas cards, menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's, goodies to share or to give, favorite meals to prepare ahead, decorations needed, gifts to make.
Week #2 - Browse Week Oct 10-16
Develop and record ideas for gifts, decorations. Ask yourself the following questions:
* What would our ideal Christmas be like?
* What activities are particularly important to our family at Christmas?
* How much emphasis do our Christmas activities place on the spiritual side of Christmas?
Week #3 - Supplies Week Oct 17-23
After inventorying supplies on hand, purchase non-perishables needed for holiday baking, and supplies needed for gift making,, gift wrapping, etc.
Week #4 - Baking Week: Oct 24-30
Set aside the time needed to complete holiday goodie making. Make lists of toys, books, and clothes that children would enjoy. More...
Week #5 - Gift Making Week Oct 31 - Nov 6
Focus your energies on completing gifts to be made. More...
Week #6 - Shopping Week #1 Nov 7-13
Decorate your home for Thanksgiving and focus on gift buying for prepared list. Wrap and label packages as you go. More...
Week #7 -Shopping Week #2 Nov 14-20
Complete as much shopping as possible. Take advantage of many items that are on sale before Thanksgiving! More...
Week #8 - Thanksgiving Week Nov 21-27
Use this week to prepare Thanksgiving dishes, pies, homemade rolls, and enjoy the holiday with your family. Marilyn's Traditional Thanksgiving Stress Free Plans and Easy Recipes for Busy Moms are at this link.
Start the Jesse Tree Devotional readings by Ann Voskamp. The Jesse Tree Devotional is different than advent as it tells the whole story of the coming of the Savior starting in the book of Genesis. The devotional includes 30 readings culminating with the birth of Christ. If you purchase the Planner you will get all the devotionals plus the beautiful, colored ornaments designed to be hung on a branch or a tree. The ornaments are a terrific, hands-on way for the children to remember each bible story leading up t o the birth of Christ.
Week #9 - Mailing Week Nov 28-Dec 4
Complete package wrapping for gifts to be shipped...More.
Week #10 - Meal Making and Decorating WeekDec 5 -11
Prepare some favorite meals and other baked goods for the hectic days ahead. Decorate. Involve children in memory making! My recipes for Beef Burgundy and Honey Glazed Chicken and other reliable family favorites can be downloaded at this link.
Week #11 - Final Shopping/Wrapping Week Dec 12-18
Complete last minute details and enjoy holiday parties, concerts, and family activities. For quick and easy cookie recipes Click Here.
Week #12 - Enjoy Your Christmas Celebration Week Dec 19 - 25
Enjoy the Holidays with Family and Friends! Take time to drive the neighborhoods to enjoy holiday lighting displays. Enjoy family traditions and special meals. A complete holiday menu with delicious recipes is found at this link.
Some of information included in The 12 Week Holiday Planner for The Christian Family book:
*Detailed ideas of what to do weekly for 12 Weeks
*"Sheri's Tips"- tips to make your holidays meaningful
*Christmas Craft and Gift Ideas
*Memory Making Ideas for the Family
*Ideas for Baked Items to Share/Give Away
*Ideas for Meals to Freeze for Use during the busy weeks
*Decoration Ideas
*Supplies to stock up on ahead of time or when on sale
*Ideas for a Holiday Baking Schedule
*Kids' Gift Idea List
PLUS!!! "The Glorious Coming: A Jesse Tree Celebration of Advent" - Jesse Tree devotionals
If you would like to get more ideas of how to focus on Jesus as the reason for the season be sure to join our discussion!
The perfect companion to The 12 Week Holiday Planner is Holiday Open House - Open Your Heart and Your Home. This ebook includes all the information you need to pull off a gracious, memorable open house or party.
Some of the information in this ebook includes:
* How to Plan your Occasion, step by step, after the date is set
* How to Decorate Creatively on a Dime
* Planning the menu for your event
* Appetizer Recipes, both hot and cold
* Dip Recipes
* Serving Suggestions
* Sweets and Treats
* Marilyn's Christmas Cookie Recipe Assortment
* Beverage suggestions and recipes
* Encouragement
Click Here to purchase this instantly downloadable ebook for $5.97.
