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Productivity & mindset for Christian homemakers

Weekly Review | organized, oblique, overjoyed | September 28, 2024

Published 10 months ago • 1 min read

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I'm currently rereading Christian Manifesto by Francis Schaeffer:
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[In legalized abortion] it is not only the babies who are being killed; it is humanness which the humanist worldview is beating to death."
— Francis Schaeffer

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Oblique & Elevated

Roof sheathing is done - next up taping and flashing, then roofing.

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From Convivial Circle

Maybe you relate to one lady who recently joined Convivial Circle. When I asked her what motivated her to enroll, she said:

Over the past couple of years I have learned how to do sourdough, fresh milled flour, make yogurt and butter, knit and crochet and have felt great about learning new things but am still struggling with my attitude at home and keeping up with basic housekeeping. I would love to learn more about finding a sustainable rhythm!

Successful homemaking is grounded on our own attitude and approach as homemakers, not in our domestic skills. Domestic skills are great, but life management is the fundamental role a mom at home plays.

Life management takes just as much - if not more! - personal investment and practice as sourdough, canning, sewing, or any other crafty hobby. It also pays off in allowing you more capacity for such pursuits.

Do not grow weary in doing good! The Organize October challenge is a great opportunity to dig into basic homemaking rhythms if you'd like a little extra kick in the pants. :)

See you next week!

Mystie

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Productivity & mindset for Christian homemakers

by Mystie Winckler

We can actually enjoy housework and love being homemakers when we focus on truth and work with gratitude.

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