Your Sacred Calling

Worldliness: Do Not Walk as the Gentiles

Stacy McDonald — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:00:06 +0000

You should no longer walk as the rest of the Gentiles walk, in the futility of their mind, having their understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart; who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lewdness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. But you have not so learned Christ, if indeed you have heard ...
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When Worldliness Is Next to Godliness

Stacy McDonald — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:14:26 +0000

The following article by Selah Helms was originally published in Family Reformation magazine in 2004, but it is just as relevant today (if not more so). Please take a moment to prayerfully read and discuss this topic with your families.

My teenagers’ peers constantly discuss the movie Bruce Almighty, the rock groups Switchfoot and Evanescence, country music, sexy actors, and personal appearance. In these cultural elements, young people seem to live, move, ...

Just Eat It?

Stacy McDonald — Sun, 09 Jun 2013 07:00:46 +0000

This post is in response to Doug Wilson’s article, Allergic to Other People. Let me state here that I really like Doug Wilson. Our family has read and recommended many of his books on marriage and family for years. And I’m pretty sure I “get” what he was trying to communicate. I agree that those with allergies should be charitable and be careful not to be rude, thoughtless, or to ...

A Grandparent’s Duty and Prayer

Stacy McDonald — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:08:54 +0000

I often hear from parents who are frustrated with the negative influence of grandparents or other extended family members on their children. Typically it has to do with an undermining of authority or a disrespect for the family standards or boundaries. I find this to be so sad.

I wrote the following prayer for my grandchildren’s sake, and told my children they can hold me to it! How about you?

I pray ...

Integration?

Stacy McDonald — Tue, 14 May 2013 04:26:46 +0000

This is a guest post from my dear friend, Tonya Chapa from her new blog, The Virtuous Wife. Welcome to the blogging world, Tonya! Be sure to visit her and say hello!

I have been at the Family Economics Conference this past week soaking in the words and wisdom of many godly and gifted speakers. As I was listening, I was thinking, connecting dots, examining our life and the way we do ...

Mama’s Hands

Stacy McDonald — Sat, 11 May 2013 07:00:30 +0000

I wrote this poem a few years ago to encourage mothers in their holy duty of nurturing and training their little ones. Some days are indeed difficult, but what a blessed calling we have!

He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and gently lead those who are with young. (Isaiah 40:11)

God fashioned her with smaller hands,

So she ...

Garlic Feta Dip

Stacy McDonald — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:03:37 +0000

8 oz. Feta, crumbled

8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened

3 T. Chopped Fresh Basil

3 T. Chopped Fresh Chives

2 T. Olive Oil

2 T. Balsamic vinegar

1 tsp. granulated garlic

Chop basil in food processor and set aside. Mix the cheeses with a fork (or on pulse in the food processor) until combined. Add oil and vinegar. Mix in herbs. Cover and chill up to 7 days.

Serve with crackers, bread, or on sandwich wraps. May also be ...

Spicy Texas Hummus

Stacy McDonald — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:03:04 +0000

This is one of my very favorite high protein snacks – and it’s good for you too. It’s perfect to have on hand if you’re pregnant or nursing and can’t seem to find the time for a healthy snack during the day.Serve it for guests, for your kiddos, or for the hungry hubby who is tempted to browse the pantry shelves looking for sugar or empty calories. You can even serve ...

Pastrami Feta Onion Wraps

Stacy McDonald — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:02:06 +0000

I found this recipe on The Parisienne Farm Girl’s website. (She has a lot of good ideas, so be sure to visit!) This particular appetizer went perfectly with our daughter’s Mediterranean Herb Garden themed wedding, so I just couldn’t resist!

But I decided to tweak it a bit to include our yummy Creamy Feta Dip!

Simply spread the Creamy ...

Baba Ghanouj

Stacy McDonald — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 03:01:41 +0000

Ingredients:

3 globe eggplants
¾ C. chopped parsley
6 T. extra virgin olive oil
6 T. Tahini
6 fresh garlic cloves
2 teaspoon ground cumin or dill
5 T. fresh lemon juice
2 drops Young Living lemon essential oil
2-3 tsp. sumac
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste

Oil eggplant, poke holes in skin, and roast cut side down at 400 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until tender. Chop parsley in food processor and set aside. Scoop out eggplant meat and ...