tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:38:42 +0000The blog ministry of Family Blueprint for women, children, and families to build them up in Christ Jesus!http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/familyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)Blogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-5836750862982525391Tue, 05 May 2009 14:21:00 +00002009-05-05T09:28:01.194-05:00NabalBiblical IshshahbeautyAbigailwisdomDavidintelligencediscernmentThen David said to Abigail, “Blessed be the LORD God of Israel, who sent you this day to meet me, and blessed be your discernment, and blessed be you, who have kept me this day from bloodshed and from avenging myself by my own hand.” 1 Sam 25: 32-33 God uses obedient and willing women mightily in His kingdom. This is often taught that only if a woman is in total subjection to her husband, even http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/05/biblical-ishshah-woman-abigail-example.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-8210139830381413374Fri, 01 May 2009 10:00:00 +00002009-05-01T05:00:00.691-05:00selflusts of the fleshfruit of the spiritpromisespbediencefaithAs often as I open my email, Facebook, Twitter, or other account I hear women versing the promises of God. Sometimes I feel wholly encouraged. At other times, I feel entirely concerned. Encouraged, because what an amazing God we serve that He has given us His promises to cling to when our hearts would otherwise be overwhelmed. How many of us have clung tightly to the promises in His Word while http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/05/are-you-in-denial.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-6802931092324331979Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:00:00 +00002009-04-28T05:00:00.790-05:00womanBiblical Ishshahhelperhelp meetThen the LORD God said, "It is not good for the man to be alone; I will make him a helper suitable for him." Gen. 2:18 Are you ready to embrace who God created you to be dear sister? Because I am excited to take you on an adventure into the Word of God to discover the truth about women. In our series Biblical Ishshah (Hebrew for woman, pronounced ish-shaw) we will start with the HELPER/HELP MEET.http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/04/biblical-ishshah-woman-true-role-of.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-3659751139360843061Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:53:00 +00002009-04-23T11:37:43.200-05:00blessingsprovisionAbrahamYahweh-YirehJehovah-JirehIsaacJobFaith Like PotatoesAngus BuchanYahweh-Yireh (The Lord Will Provide) is the name Abraham gave the place where he almost sacrificed his only son of promise, Isaac. On the mountain of the Lord it will be provided is a prophecy of how God would some day truly sacrifice His only Son, that we might be redeemed. Abraham had told Isaac that God Himself would provide the Lamb for the burnt offering! The ultimate provision! Did you knowhttp://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/04/is-it-provision-or-blessed-provision.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-8819765324721889385Mon, 20 Apr 2009 18:41:00 +00002009-04-20T13:52:13.310-05:00HopeIrena SendlerCourageThe title of this article is actually a quote from Baltasar Gracian, a Spanish Baroque Conceptismo author who was also a Jesuit priest and teacher. He often bore courage to speak to his congregations in controversial methods to penetrate them, such as reading to them a letter from Hell. Eventually he was sanctioned and exiled by his superiors. The Bible says, “Be strong and let your heart take http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/04/without-courage-wisdom-bears-no-fruit.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-651120602942445791Fri, 17 Apr 2009 17:58:00 +00002009-04-17T13:07:53.912-05:00one month to liveprocrastinationlive like you were dyingheart of wisdomnumber our days “So teach us to number our days, That we may present to You a heart of wisdom.” Ps. 90:12 In the recent years, great attention has been drawn to the idea of numbering our days. Pastor Kerry Shook authored a devotional called, “One Month to Live” and country singer Tim McGraw crooned, “Live Like You Were Dying.” Remember this song from Tim McGraw? "I went sky diving, I went rocky mountain http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/04/breaking-news-my-days-are-numbered.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-3609217757399837266Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:13:00 +00002009-04-16T11:36:46.095-05:00EternityTwilightRealityJesusFantasylovechildren“He has made everything appropriate in its time. He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end.” Ec. 3:11My daughters and their friends find great entertainment in the book/movie series Twilight. Why? Because it is so romantic and exciting. In the series there is Edward, the “good” vampire who pursues http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/04/in-twilight-of-forever.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-6152279511640995360Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:16:00 +00002009-04-15T10:18:22.850-05:00RedeemFavoritesPerspective“I'm Luke Skywalker!”“No, I am Luke Skywalker!”“No, you can be Darth Vader!”“NOOOO! I want to be Luke Skywalker! You can be Darth Vader or Han Solo!!!”“Okay, I will be Luke Skywalker and you can be Han Solo!”Sound familiar? Children arguing over which hero they will portray in their pretense of saving the galaxy from evil!Not in my house! Not since Levi, my non-verbal son with autism, became http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/04/choosing-favorites-from-different.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-8569355285975268694Tue, 14 Apr 2009 15:34:00 +00002009-04-14T11:19:16.184-05:00secret placetime with GodJars of ClayHave you experienced a place or time where/when you tend to hear from God? If so, I bet you seek out those junctures.Before kids, I found that hiking in the mountains alone blessed me with coming face to face with Him. Since having my brood, it has been a challenge!To shed some light on my prayer closet, let me illuminate the background. My house is unlike the library, nobody values silence. My http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/04/when-god-speaks.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-8930781979046174387Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:20:00 +00002009-03-16T15:06:19.561-05:00Young LinkCakeCake MixLinkLegend of ZeldaLightning McQueenBirthdayIcingFrostingrecipesBeing a mommy affords me the opportunity to express my love through baking. When my husband and children figured out that mommy knew how to decorate cakes, but just did not like the time involved, they resisted my gestures of having the bakery make our cakes.First, they knew Mommy could make a cake in any flavor and it always comes out moist. Secondly, they figured out that mommy can find a way http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-tweak-cake.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-2605545227843920159Thu, 19 Feb 2009 20:14:00 +00002009-03-08T12:12:08.172-05:00better sleepgood nightsleepgiveawayDr. BreusUpdate: This contest is now CLOSED! After eliminating the comments that accidentally double posted or did not follow the rules, we have a winner from Random.Org. eyeslikesugar said... I just started working from 11pm - 6am so my sleeping schedule is all thrown off and i have trouble sleeping when I need to; I'd love to win this book to learn how to better my sleep. :) Thank you so much for http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/02/better-sleep-giveaway.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-8987820986677475759Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:03:00 +00002009-02-16T18:56:33.617-06:00fretworryTozercultsI never cease to be amazed at how God weaves His truth into my day and corrects my faulty human thinking.Recently, I have been sharing often with those trapped in or recently escaped from "Christian" cults. I actually was working for a cult unaware, which I find ironic considering I used to serve in the leadership of a ministry that witnessed to cults. This cult was in a different country and http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/02/bad-dude-named-fret.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-4645272617132613341Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:26:00 +00002009-02-13T00:55:44.977-06:00I heard this song tonight on Air1 Radio and it really encouraged me as I go through my own struggles to put my priorities in order moment by moment, day by day. It is called The Motions by Matthew West. Matthew had to go through a surgery and a season of silence and this is his story:This might hurt, it's not safeBut I know that I've gotta make a changeI don't care if I break,At least I'll be http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/02/consuming-passion.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-8353159579867680780Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:02:00 +00002009-02-10T11:32:03.054-06:00husbandrespectfathersonYesterday, the wind was blowing swiftly, the acorn trees were swaying, and I was watching the cattle graze upon the luscious green hills of pasture land. I heard the birds chirping, it seemed some were twitterpated and I flashed a smile at my hubby across the way. The pond looked lovely, no sign of mosquitoes. As I peered back across the pond I viewed my husband and one of our sons putting up http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/02/climbing-ladder.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-6702060581974168403Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:59:00 +00002009-02-10T00:53:26.552-06:00Holy SpiritCounterfeitBiblepowercontrolChristfearChurchabuse On the keyboard of a computer the CONTROL key AKA as CTRL is a very helpful key in many situations. Humans were made to have dominion over other things. However, when the Bible speaks of man's dominion over things, man is in reference to humans, not literally the male gender. Unfortunately, often humans have this need to control other humans. I have watched this manifest itself over and over http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/02/input-ctrl-vs-grace.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-2776386707768950160Thu, 29 Jan 2009 06:10:00 +00002009-01-29T00:47:45.632-06:00rawacid refluxchancerandommercygraceloveintelligent designblood pressurealmondscreationThis little beauty has been elevated to best friend level. Why? Because raw almonds have recently been helping me in ways I never imagined. I bought them to help restore my health.However, after 4 nights of very little sleep because of the roller coaster of either taking pain pills so I can sleep, but then waking up gagging on stomach acid or not taking pain pills to keep my tummy happy, but thathttp://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/01/natures-solution-for-acid-reflux.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-5539108983714855625Tue, 27 Jan 2009 01:20:00 +00002009-01-27T00:08:39.982-06:00SweepstakescontestAll RecipesrecipesA favorite pastime of mine is to visit the All Recipes website to look for recipes with high ratings and lots of feedback. I have scored a recipe box full of delectable recipes that make the mouth tingle with anticipation for more.This week I have made Blueberry Cream Muffins again, because I have found a WINNER! Of course I have altered the recipe to make it better in my opinion, but it was http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/01/bake-like-chef.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-7454643148094770478Sun, 25 Jan 2009 03:15:00 +00002009-01-24T21:52:06.843-06:00This week I had my first mammogram, a low dose x-ray of the breast. I confess, I felt a tad reluctant, because I have heard HORROR stories about how they inflict the worst pain when they squeeze your breasts as flat as pancakes. This was not my experience.So I thought I should share my story in case any of you are procrastinating on getting your own mammogram. The technologist explained the http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/01/dont-procrastinate-on-your-mammogram.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-1004389274691672511Mon, 19 Jan 2009 04:57:00 +00002009-01-18T23:22:04.457-06:00contestChristian WorldviewessaySharpen your pencil, pull out your paper or if you are like me, your faithful keyboard and Open Office Writer. Alas, I am too old for this essay contest.Do you know somebody between the ages of 17-23 that would enjoy the challenge of reading a book and writing an essay regarding it?This is an opportunity to win:First Prize $3,000 Second Prize $2,000 Third Prize $1,000The Trinity http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/01/christian-worldview-essay-contest-2009.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-505906726088581781Sun, 18 Jan 2009 18:47:00 +00002009-01-18T13:49:48.198-06:00bakingpiegiveawaycaramelappleMmm, cinnamon warms our home. The aroma penetrates every nook and cranny of our hardwood floors. Brown sugar caramelizing turns patience into a virtue that is missing from my family's taste buds. I have made great apple pies for years (I used to cheat with refrigerated crusts), but in the last couple of years I have mastered the perfect flaky crust with a hint of butter and the perfect http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/01/piefect-way-to-warm-your-home.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-7524646202674961890Sat, 17 Jan 2009 17:40:00 +00002009-01-17T19:28:00.998-06:00dietpilatespedometerLeslie Sansonewalkinghealthexerciseunrefined foodsSome of you may know that I am struggling with a physical illness. While I have lost much faith in the medical community over this ordeal, I have not lost faith in God. I have learned that most doctors of today are no longer physicians seeking to heal diseases or prevention through true health. They have become professional salesmen instead seeking to sell us the latest prescription that will http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/01/one-step-at-time-making-healthy-changes.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-6864659028483330872Thu, 15 Jan 2009 18:34:00 +00002009-01-15T12:56:10.614-06:00DecoratingCakeTinker BellThe hours a mother will invest to give their precious child a Birthday Cake to make them smile! Yes, I am guilty! I will spend 8+ hours making and decorating a cake if it will save us money and put glee in my child's voice when they gaze upon it for the first time.Here is my little Tink with her Tinker Bell cake. Mind you, the brat in me compelled me to feed her a story that I was making her a http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2009/01/you-can-have-your-cake-decorate-it-too.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-8994253213759396234Tue, 23 Dec 2008 23:41:00 +00002008-12-23T18:16:05.518-06:00agape loveChristmascar crashThis year I found the meaning of Christmas in an unexpected way. It turned straight into my path in an illogical manner and though I tried to avoid it, I crashed right into it. My immediate reaction after accessing that my children were all uninjured was anger and frustration. I will spare you the reasons, but accomplishing my errands has become much of a heartache and chore for me. Now my http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2008/12/finding-christmas-in-crashes.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-3787449156206912178Thu, 29 Nov 2007 03:10:00 +00002007-11-28T21:18:11.295-06:00husbandrespectThanksgivingMy hubby has many facets to his personality comprised of strengths and weaknesses. This in itself comes as a shock to nobody, as we all are complex to others when they attempt to understand us.However, I want to share a sweet blessing from my hubby of which I am thankful for during this month of Thanksgiving.My hubby and I decided to hold the feast at our home this year. Any woman who has http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2007/11/new-found-respect.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3379344044555797919.post-5956291608721634293Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:48:00 +00002007-10-27T13:18:03.551-05:00respectcompanionshipfriendshipThe Dance of Romancelovecommunication Origami Talking MouthPart 5: "Your Effectual Presence, Not Words Spoken."Did you know that because female’s vocal chords are shorter than their counterpart’s, they could actually talk easier with less energy? Sisters it is NOT our fault we like to dialogue. God created us this way! Yet knowing He created our husbands with longer vocal chords, thus we need to exercise discernment and understand http://familyblueprint.blogspot.com/2007/10/dance-of-romance-love-and-respect-in.htmlfamilyblueprint@yahoo.com (JulianneBell@www.familyblueprint.org)6