"Make Your Bed~ Do The Dishes~ And Put On Your Make-Up"


(repost)

Good Morning Blog Friends~

This morning I am answering a couple of questions that have come up several times in the last  couple of weeks. Here it goes~ "Do I wear makeup every day?"  AND "Do you believe wearing a makeup is sin?"

First of all yes I wear makeup everyday~ and as you must have figured out by my first answer~ I do not believe wearing makeup is sin. 

Why do I wear makeup everyday?

Well it all began here ~


My Mother


My Grandmother

I remember as a small girl watching my mother put on her makeup every day~ and I remember the smell of it. I was mesmerized. I remember thinking she was the prettiest mother in the world. My mother was and is a beautiful woman. She never went to town without looking her best.

 I remember my grandmother who happened to be a colorful woman~ with a little pink bathroom. She would slather on her lemon cream. I wish I could still find it today~ she smelled so good. Then she would apply on her foundation~ green eye shadow with a touch of mascara and red lipstick. She was a beautiful grandmother.

I would sit in the bathroom and talk to my grandma as she would get ready. She told me on more than one occasion. " Everyday no matter how busy you think you are ~ you make your bed, do your dishes and put on your makeup. If nothing else gets done at least do these things."  I have to tell you I have turned into my grandmother. Everyday if nothing else gets done I make my bed~ do my dishes ~ and put on my makeup. I have added  a new to-do to pass on to my daughters and grand daughters~ which is even more important~ read your Bible and Pray.  

My mother and grandmother both accepted Christ and when that happened they truly became beautiful inside and out. 

I love these woman and I am who I am today because of who they taught me to be.

 I believe we are to be modest in our dress and our makeup. God made woman prettier than men if you have not noticed.  I made a decision early in my married life that if my husband would go out each and every day to make our family a living~ he deserved to have a wife that looks as pretty as I can be when he returns home each day.  I worked hard to get him and I want to be that girl that won his heart always ~ on the inside and out. I want him to be happy to come home each night. After all these years I still watch for him to pull up that driveway~ and I can't wait for him to come home.  God made us feminine on purpose. That is the desire that every little girl has from birth. There is only one man I aim to please. 

On another note~ I have been a happy housewife for many years now. Yesterday the hygienist said to me, "Where do you work?" She was sure I worked because I was dressed like it. I explained I do work. I work at home taking care of the most important husband and homeschooling the best son in the world.  He is the only one left at home. .....  :*(  You see my husband and my children have always been important enough for me to look like I am doing an important job~ to use my best dishes~ and I am excited to have this job of mine. 

Now on a Scriptural note~ 

It is a new concept to me to think of wearing makeup as a sin but in light of questions that have come my way I decided to search the scriptures. After all it does not matter what my opinion is or yours~ God's Word is the plum line. Please be kind and respect my opinions and I will do the same. 

Here are the five scriptures used to establish a doctrine to oppose makeup.

2 Kings 9:30

King James Version (KJV)
 30And when Jehu was come to Jezreel, Jezebel heard of it; and she painted her face, and tired her head, and looked out at a window.

Here we have an evil woman trying to seduce a man. It is not a yes or no to makeup but rather an account of what happened. She also looked out the window of which is not a sin. I don't call what I put on my face as painting the face. 

Jeremiah 4:30

King James Version (KJV)
 30And when thou art spoiled, what wilt thou do? Though thou clothest thyself with crimson, though thou deckest thee with ornaments of gold, though thou rentest thy face with painting, in vain shalt thou make thyself fair; thy lovers will despise thee, they will seek thy life.



Ezekiel 23:40-41

King James Version (KJV)
 40And furthermore, that ye have sent for men to come from far, unto whom a messenger was sent; and, lo, they came: for whom thou didst wash thyself, paintedst thy eyes, and deckedst thyself with ornaments,
 41And satest upon a stately bed, and a table prepared before it, whereupon thou hast set mine incense and mine oil.

Here we have prophetic cries of the prophets~ would it also be wrong to wear red~ a gold watch~ to make myself fair~wash myself or sit on the bed?

Proverbs 6:25

King James Version (KJV)
 25Lust not after her beauty in thine heart; neither let her take thee with her eyelids.

Here we have a Biblical warning for men to be wise in dealing with beautiful women~with or without makeup and to avoid the temptation of adultery.



1 Timothy 2:9

King James Version (KJV)
 9In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;

Here it is talking about shamefacedness~ which is an attitude not an appearance.

On the other hand if you study the book of Esther~ The Song of Solomon and the book of Revelation you will see a blast of makeup with God's approval. Read it and see if it is not so.



I stay away from controversial topics on purpose~ on my blog most always and I respect you if you choose not to wear makeup.

The purpose of my blog is to point people to Jesus. It is His job to tell people how to live not mine. It is so important to get along and show brotherly love no matter which side of the fence you find yourself on this issue.

 After all love is what the lost and dying world needs to see from those who know and follow Christ. One day we will spend eternity in Heaven ~ in light of that I hope my study was of some help to you.

I am thankful for each and everyone of you who have become my friend if you wear makeup or not!

Hugs~



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I have figured out that I can't comment on blogs that have the embedded codes . There are many blogs I am visiting but can't leave a comment~ that makes me sad. Others have told me that they are having the same problem.

If you have the embedded code on your blog that looks like this ~
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I figured out how to fix this problem. Many of you have asked so I thought I would share.


1. Click the Design button on the top right hand of your blog.

2. Click the Settings button on that screen on the far left side.

3. Next, click the  Post and Comments button.

4. Now scroll down to Comments. Right under Comments is an option that reads Comment Location.

5. Click the Popup Window option and hit Save Settings at the far right corner. 





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What A Strange Day~

Our happy Visitors~ it is hard to find a pond around here that has not dried up.
 Please pray for rain~snow. We need it so badly. Our pond is down at least 6 feet or more. 


Yesterday,  we set a record temperature of 72 degrees. Normally in Missouri at the end of January it is freezing cold and snowing and blowing~ but not yesterday.

I am not complaining. It was wonderful to get outdoors and hose down all the winter dirt and grime.


This little guy even came out of hibernation for the day. I scolded him and told him to head back where he came from~ with a warming it is way too soon to be waking up. He was a little sluggish until I accidentally sprayed him with the hose. I dried him off as I was giving him the scolding.


Then towards afternoon my backyard was covered in robins~ it seemed like a sea of them. No kidding! I bet there were at least a hundred or so. They were singing such a sweet little song~ felt like Spring. I am just sure they are confused~ or maybe just passing through~ "It is way too soon!"



At four o'clock this morning I woke up to thunder and lightning. This Missouri girl had to get up and seize the moment. I love the sound of a spring storm. I walked outside and breathed in the spring like air and watched the lightning dance across the sky. All the while telling the sky~ "It is way too soon." But I sure enjoyed it!

HERE IS OUR FORECAST FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW~ I told you, "It is way too soon!"


TodayJan 29

T-Showers
51°F
26°F
T-Showers

WedJan 30

AM Snow Showers / Wind
29°
15°
AM Snow Showers / Wind














It really is way too soon but spring is just around the corner. Now that is something to celebrate!

Song of Solomon 2:11-13


 For, lo, the winter is past, the rain is over and gone;
 The flowers appear on the earth; the time of the singing of birds is come, and the voice of the turtle is heard in our land;
 The fig tree putteth forth her green figs, and the vines with the tender grape give a good smell. Arise, my love, my fair one, and come away.

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Roasted Sticky Chicken~ Mock Rotisserie Chicken




Roast Sticky Chicken 

  • 1 large chicken -- (roasting)
  • 1 cup onion -- chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 4 teaspoons salt
In a small bowl, thoroughly combine all the spices (do not include the onion).

Remove giblets from chicken, clean the cavity well and pat dry with paper towels.

 Rub the spice mixture into the chicken, both inside and out, making sure it is evenly distributed and down deep inside the skin and stuff bird with onion.

Place in a re-sealable plastic bag, seal and refrigerate overnight or at least 3 or 4 hours.


Bake at 250 degrees for 5 hours and make sure internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.


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Baby~ It's Cold Outside Soup


It is freezing here in Missouri~ so I decided to warm up the family with this soup.
 It is a simple soup with all the normal ingredients you have in your kitchen.

Vegetable Soup~

1 pound ground chuck
4 cups of chicken broth
4 cups of water
2 packages dry onion soup mix
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 (16 ounce) frozen mixed vegetables
3 cups cubed potatoes

 1. In a saute pan, brown ground beef, over medium heat.
 2. In large stock pot, combine broth, water, onion soup mix, tomato sauce, celery, onion frozen      vegetables and potatoes. Bring to a boil and then simmer until potatoes are tender.
3. Add browned ground chuck, mix and serve.


I am taking part in ~

Foodie Friends Friday Linky Party #29... click here to see all the great recipes posted today!


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Easy Homemade French Bread




4 c. flour
1/2 c. milk
1 c. water
1 pkg. dry or 1 cake compressed yeast
1/4 c. warm water
1 1/2 tsp. shortening
1 1/2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. salt
Heat milk with 1 cup water until boiling and let cool to lukewarm.
Sprinkle the yeast over the 1/4 cup warm water, leave 5 minutes or until dissolved and add the cooled milk with the shortening and 3/4 tablespoon of the sugar.
Sift the flour into a warm bowl with the salt and remaining sugar, make a well in the center and pour in the yeast mixture.
Stir thoroughly to mix but do not knead. The dough will be soft.
Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place for 2 hours or until doubled in bulk.
Set the oven at hot, 400 degrees.
Work the dough lightly and turn out on floured board. Cut in half and pat into two flat rectangles 12"x9". Roll up and continue rolling, tapering the dough at the ends to form a thin loaf that is 15" long.
Place the loaves on a greased baking sheet and cut diagonal shallow slits 1/4" deep across the tops. Cover and let rise again in a warm place for 15 to 20 minutes or until almost doubled in bulk.

After 15 minutes reduce the heat to 350 degrees and bake 30 minutes longer or until the loaves are crisp and brown. Cool on a wire rack.










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An Amish Kitchen ~ Book Review


Oh my stars ~there is not a thing better than a good Amish book in January. An Amish Kitchen is a collection of three stories with a common thread running through each story to tie them together. 

There is nothing better than an Amish kitchen. Well except~ the yummy food prepared there. This book features 45 Old Order Amish recipes and remedies. I have already tried a few~ fantastic recipes!

The first story is about Fern ~ who happens to have a green thumb and uses her herbs and remedies they produce for healing. Fern's neighbor is watching his younger siblings while their parents are out of town. Fern is much needed to patch them up on more than one occasion. Romance blossoms from the crisis~ but it does not all work out so well.

The second story takes place just down the road where Hannah is managing her parent's Bed and Breakfast. An Amish man named~ Stephen shows up from another community to find a place to stay and needing work. He seems to be running from something but Hannah is happy to have a new friend and help around the Inn. Only her mother and the Bishop are not so excited about a single young woman and man living under the same roof. 

The third story is about the neighbor named Eve~ who just happens to have to move back to her parent's home with her husband and three boys. A recent storm has landed a tree right through their roof. She dreads returning back home to her unloving mother. Her mother believes she is way to lenient with her boys~ letting them test too much of the world's devices. How will she survive until she is able to return to her home?

What a fun book~ I loved it! I liked how each story was short enough to finish in one setting. Yet~ the next story tied into the last story. I rate this book 5 stars. I am just a little sad it had to come to an end.

This book was provided to me by Thomas Nelson in exchange for my honest review. 






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What Was Eve's Problem?





In the second chapter of Genesis we read that Adam and Eve were given everything they needed in the Garden of Eden.   They were given: a perfect home with all things provided; a perfect environment; a perfect companion; a perfect relationship with the Creator; a perfect love. What more could they have wanted? I mean the Garden of Eden had it all.  Yet ~ Eve wanted something more. Something she did not have. Leave it to a woman to want to be a "know it all!.

She wanted the one thing that was forbidden to her. The one thing God said she could not have~ the fruit from the Tree of Good and Evil. But what was it about her appetite that wanted to have more than perfect communion and fellowship with All Mighty God?

The enemy slithered in to tempt her at just at the right time. She wanted to know just what it was that God was holding out on her. There was something more she did not have~ she wanted it "all." She was ripe for the picking because she was looking for more.

Why? As a woman I have a speculation to this great fall of man. I think Eve was not content with what she had~ she had an ungrateful heart. She was not satisfied with a relationship with God Himself ~ she thought she needed something more. Let's come clean ~ we are all tempted with this problem at times. Are we not?

Gratitude keeps us grounded in the truth and keeps us alert to the lies in life. If Eve would have been praising God and content with what she had~ who she was~ and who was in her life~ she would not have been tempted. Being ungrateful keeps us groping in the dark looking for things that will never satisfy.

There is a song I sing and it goes like this~
Only Jesus can satisfy your soul ~ only He can take your life and make it whole. He'll give you peace you never knew~ sweet love and joy and Heaven too. For only Jesus can satisfy your soul.


Psalm 100:4

King James Version (KJV)
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.



Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire,
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don’t know something
For it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations
Because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge
Because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you’re tired and weary
Because it means you’ve made a difference.
It is easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are
also thankful for the setbacks.
GRATITUDE can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles
and they can become your blessings.
Author Unknown



Have a wonderful and thankful day.


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Salt Painting~ Art Lesson







My niece~ Brooklyn ~only wanted to come spend the day doing art with her Aunt Carrie~ for her birthday. So that is just what we did. She helped me get all my spring art projects lined out for my Art Class. We had so much fun. We started the day with donuts and crafted until time to order pizza.




You will need~

watercolor paper
watercolor paints (watered down a lot)
glue
paintbrushes
salt
clear coat spray paint

Step 1~
Make design using glue.

Step 2~ Sprinkle salt all over the glue.



Step 3~
Use a paintbrush to soak watercolor paint into the salt. Be careful not to drag the glue. Let it dry and spray with a clear coat of paint to seal it.





We ended the day with a Hallmark movie and a matching pedi. Guess who picked the color?




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Boston Has An Announcement~Gratitude Turns What We Have Into Enough



Yep~ we are so excited! Today we find out if our new baby is a girl or a boy. Boston is sure it is a boy. When asked what if it's a girl he states, " We don't need a gurl." Grammy has a sneaky suspicion it is a girl~ but I will stand to be corrected. We will all be overjoyed either way. What a blessing! Grandbabies make the world go around!

I have my ticket for a visit next month. I am so excited! Can't wait to smooch this little face. 




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Gratitude Turns What We Have Into Enough

Yesterday~ I watched Fox News show just how the flu germ spreads up to 12 feet away from a sick person. I begin to think that it is a wonder we are not all sick. Fox News had a dummy cough and you could see the cough particles fly all over Steve Doocy. It spread over the entire room~ even in his coffee. As Boston would say, "Eww grossy."

There is something else that spreads just as bad as flu germs that spews all over others. It is grumbling and complaining. I don't ever really remember being deathly sick with the flu but I do know how being around someone who is constantly grumbling, complaining and murmuring is contagious. It is deathly to the spirit. 


 I read a devotion~ about this very topic~ this morning in my email from Girlfriends in God.  Sharon Jaynes said it like this~


"I wonder if that’s what happened in the wilderness as the Israelites made one more trek around Mount Sinai. “I’m sick of this manna,” one complained. Then another looked at God’s sweet provision and said, “Come to think of it, I’m sick of it too.” The next thing you know the sea of ingrates becomes a tidal wave of grumblers and God sends them on another lap around the wilderness and places a “Do Not Enter” sign in front of the Promised Land." -----Sharon Jaynes




Deuteronomy 1:35-36

35 Surely there shall not one of these men of this evil generation see that good land, which I sware to give unto your fathers.
36 Save Caleb the son of Jephunneh; he shall see it, and to him will I give the land that he hath trodden upon, and to his children, because he hath wholly followed the Lord.

They never entered the Promised Land because of their ingratitude. That is a pretty serious consequence~ don't you think. 


It truly is the most ungrateful action we can do. We are saying, " God I know that You are running things BUT~ I think I can do better." There is nobody more unhappy than an ungrateful person. 

Is there someone you can think of that you try to avoid because you know you will hear the latest ailment, gossip, criticism or the latest obituary report? You try to cheer them up reminding  them of all the blessings in their life. Or at least with ," You know even those hard times in life make life even sweeter with the Lord."  Nothing seems to work. These kinds of people are pure negative drains with no joy.  When they spew out this kind of ingratitude ~ it not only robs them of their joy but it robs all those that are in the line of splatter. 


I am going to quote Sharon  one last time~I could not have said it better.


"Today, make a commitment to turn your grumbling to grateful, your complaining into contentment, and your whining (did I just say that…yes I did) into praising God!"--Sharon Jaynes

I want to be a thankful person. I have more than I deserve. How about you?




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Yeast Pan Bread~ So Easy


If you have never made bread and are intimidated by making homemade bread this recipe is for you. Or if you are in a hurry as I was last night and want to pull out a warm pan of bread~start to finish in only one hour. I start this before I start my meal, mix it, let sit for 30 minutes and bake for 20 minutes! Yum~hot warm bread for any meal!

2 cups wheat or white or a combination
1/4 cup sugar or honey 
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoon of yeast or 1 packet
1/3 cup dry milk powder
1/4 cup oil
1 medium egg
1 cup of water~warm

*Mix in together flour, sugar, salt, yeast, and dry milk. Mix until well blended with a fork or your kneader on your Mix Aid.

* Add oil, egg, and warm tap water. Stir again~it will look like cake batter.

*Pour into a greased 8 or 9 inch square pan
* Cover and let sit in a warm place for 30 minutes. It does not look like it has risen much but that is OK.

* Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes or until nice and golden brown on top.

This is so good and easy!


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I Can't Live Without It~ My Flu Prevention




I am not a person who buys into gimmicks. (This is not a paid advertisement.) I started drinking Emergen-C in October of 2011. I was trying to avoid the flu and and I was not feeling well with allergy related issues that left me with a horrible case of bronchitis. (In fact~ each spring and fall I would head to the doctor each allergy season very sick for as long as I can remember.)

 Not only did I get through that flu season with not even a cold but here it is  2013 and I have not had even a small cold or allergy related issue since. Almost 1 1/2  years later. I am telling the honest truth.
Nor do I get the flu vaccine.

Not only have I not had the flu ~ cold or any other sickness ~ I feel better than I have in a long time. I went on a trip in November and forgot it. I did not take it for one whole week and my energy level totally dropped.

I drink a packet each morning with breakfast every single day. I feel so much better.

Here is the website~ I am one happy girl.




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The Lesson~ IPAD GIVEAWAY And Review




If you visit Farming On Faith often you know I have a love for the Amish. I love to read Amish books and visit the Amish as often as I can. One of my favorite authors is Suzanne Woods Fisher. She feels like a friend. I follow her on facebook and in the blog world. She leaves me comments and we have chatted a time or two. 

But what I really love about Suzanne is that when I really want a time out in this fast paced life~ I can pick up one of her books and I am never disappointed.  I am  carried away to the quiet life as if I myself were getting to be apart of the simple life that I admire so much. 

This book is the third book to the Stoney Ridge Seasons~ and of course you know I have read them all. I recommend buying all the books but this book stands alone as well. 

I loved this book. MK instantly grabbed my attention as a young Amish girl who just does not fit in the box. I sort of like people who don't march to the same ol' drum. She is constantly looking for excitement to only find herself in trouble. She finds her little Amish community boring and is always stirring up something.

When an unknown young man  comes to town she decides to play detective and thinks she has it all figured out~ or does she. This book answers the family secrets and concludes the ending to the series. I know you will not want to miss this book~ I loved it!

Suzanne~ you have done it again. Great Book! 





Two winners will receive:
  • A brand new iPad
  • $15 gift certificate to iTunes
Enter today by clicking one of the icons below. But hurry, the giveaway ends on January 20th. Winner will be announced on 1/22/13 atSuzanne’s Blog.

{MORE ABOUT THE LESSON}

Centered on one of Suzanne Woods Fisher’s most loved characters, this is the story fans have eagerly anticipated. The precocious M.K. is all grown up (well, almost) and ready to take on the world–with surprising results. Fisher’s trademark plot twists and turns are as unexpected and satisfying as ever in this third book in the Stoney Ridge Seasons series.
In her wildest dreams, spunky and impulsive nineteen-year-old Mary Kate Lapp never imagined herself behind a schoolteacher’s desk. A run-in (literally) with the schoolteacher compels her to act as a substitute teacher, just as her restless desire to see the world compels her to apply for a passport . . . just in case. The only thing of interest to M.K. in the sleepy Amish community of Stoney Ridge is the unexplained death of a sheep farmer that coincided with the arrival of a mysterious young man into the community. Frustrated that no one takes the crime seriously, she takes matters into her own hands. Unfortunately, as tends to be the case for M.K., she jumps headlong into trouble.

Suzanne Woods Fisher

{MORE ABOUT SUZANNE WOODS FISHER}

Suzanne Woods Fisher is the bestselling author of the Lancaster County Secrets series and the Stoney Ridge Seasons series, as well as nonfiction books about the Amish, including Amish Peace. She is also the coauthor of a new Amish children’s series, The Adventures of Lily Lapp. Her interest in the Anabaptist cultures can be directly traced to her grandfather, who was raised in the Old Order German Baptist Brethren Church in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. Suzanne is a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist. She is the host of internet radio show Amish Wisdom and a columnist for Christian Post and Cooking & Such magazines. She lives in California. For more information, please visit suzannewoodsfisher.com and connect with her on Twitter @suzannewfisher. Get Amish proverbs delivered right to your iphone or ipad! Download the Free App! http://bit.ly/134r55G
Find out more about Suzanne at http://suzannewoodsfisher.com/.





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