October 29, 2007

Reformation Day Faire 2007!

Here are two of the most handsome Reformers you’ll ever meet! This picture was taken before my sweet William decided his hat was a dreadful encumberence!

Sorry it’s taken me so long to get the photos up! The Reformation Day Faire was a huge success! Folks came from near and far. We had families from as far as 3 1/2 hours away join us …

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October 19, 2007

Are "Passionate Housewives" Desperate?

When my grandmother recently asked me, “What did you say the title of your new book was?” I told her, “Passionate Housewives Desperate for God.”

“I thought so,” she said. “but when I told so-and-so, they insisted, ‘You must have it wrong; Stacy wouldn’t have written a book with a name like that!’”

I’m assuming there was some confusion over our title and the popular night time drama, “Desperate Housewives.” However, that’s exactly the point.

If you’d like to hear how Jennie and …

October 17, 2007

Reformation Day Faire – October 27th

Providence Church is hosting its first annual Reformation Day Faire and it’s just around the corner! Join us October 27th, 10:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. for a walk through history, authentic medieval feasting, sweet fellowship, a drama presentation, archery, sword (boffer) fighting, “Town Square” tours, a bonfire, and joyful Psalm singing! Costumes are optional. Come and go as you please. You’ll meet Martin …

October 17, 2007

Home Again!

It’s amazing. We made it home with everyone of our children -we didn’t forget a one. I think everyone has all their socks and I even remembered to sign the guest book. Caleb remembered to bring home his new belt, but apparently it was the belt of one of the Chancey boys because it’s too small. Virginia Grace forgot her new church shoes, but Jennie can throw those in a box along with the belt and the salad bag that …

October 15, 2007

Our Visit with the Chanceys

We’ve been having a lovely time here in Alabama at the Chancey’s house. My husband, James, officiated a baptism at the Chancey’s church. Since Jennie and I live so far apart, Vision Forum thought it would be a good time to schedule some interviews.

Meet the film crew…

Doesn’t Jennie look …

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October 10, 2007

Mother Daughter Tea

Some things are just too girly for words…

Last night we held a mother daughter tea in our home, celebrating the completion of our local Raising Maidens of Virtue study. This is only about a fifth of the food that arrived, and not only was it beautiful, it was scrumptulous! Candles flickered, classical music permeated the room, young girls giggled, and finely arrayed young ladies mingled with …

October 5, 2007

Order Passionate Housewives Today!

Read what Martha Peace has to say about Passionate Housewives Desperate for God!
“Passionate Housewives, Desperate for God is an exceptionally well written book. Jennie Chancey and Stacy McDonald do not pretend to be the perfect wives, mothers, and homemakers; but they do have a heart for God and His glory. Both of them see the role of the wife and mother as …

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October 2, 2007

Daughters at Home

That our sons may be as plants grown up in their youth; that our daughters may be as corner stones, polished? after the similitude of a palace… Psalm 144:12

What is a corner stone?

A cornerstone is the foundational stone at the corner of two walls. It is not used in just any structure, but is typically found in temples, churches, mansions, or elaborate buildings. A cornerstone is …

October 1, 2007

Bearing False Witness

Q. 145 – What are the sins forbidden in the ninth commandment?

A. The sins forbidden in the ninth commandment are, all prejudicing the truth, and the good name of our neighbours, as well as our own, (1 Sam. 17:28, 2 Sam. 16:3, 2 Sam. 1:9,10,15–16) especially in public judicature; (Lev. 19:15, Hab. 1:4) giving false evidence, (Prov. 19:5, Prov. 6:16,19) suborning …