Moore Family Films

I am so excited about these DVDs!!! I can't wait to buy some and watch them. I'll be sure to update you all as my husband and I look into these DVDs. Feel free to check out the trailers for yourselves below =)

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Pasta Night! ^_^

Today is Monday and it's Pasta Night at our house =) I am so excited about Dinner.

Tonight I'll be making Spaghetti with Ground turkey. It's pretty Simple and Quick. I'll also be making some Pillsbury biscuits to serve on the side.

This is all I'll need

ground turkey (I prefer the Italian Seasoned variety)

Tomato sauce

Dried Italian herbs

Basil

Oregano (maybe) 

1/2 box of spaghetti

Bring a large pot of water to boil over high heat 

Add a little bit of olive oil to the water to prevent spaghetti from sticking to each other

When the water Boils

Add Pasta and cook it according to the package

While That's taking place grab a large sauce pan or skillet (I usually use the skillet)

Cook ground turkey over medium high heat. 

Once meat is cooked, drain off fat

Add in tomato sauce (I'll be using 

Ten add whatever seasoning you like and adjust seasoning to taste.

Some seasoning ideas would be onion flakes, garlic powder, Italian herbs, basil. Let simmer while pasta finishes cooking. 

Drain pasta 

Serve with meat sauce on top =)

Things go so much smoother when I meal Plan.

Websites for Modest Apparel

One of my dear friends bumped into Erica's Blog page a couple days ago and shared it with me. Erica recently wrote an extremely helpful article on Modesty which included websites to purchase modest clothing!!!! I just had to share. I cannot wait to buy a few skirts, shirts and etc...

Here's the List she wrote but please take some time to read her entry. She covered a whole lot in it.

New Creation Apparel – long skirts, and maternity long skirts!

Meant To Be Modest – skirts ($10-17), bathing attire ($40-70).

Katies Mercantile – lots of things.

Ringger Clothing – dresses & jumpers ($50 average).

Practically Pretty Design – Nice quality, girls’ dresses $45.

Jumpin Bloomers -- ($12-16 each); nightgowns ($15-21 each); FREE shipping!

Works Of The Heart -- This appears to have great quality, too (seems finished with overlock serger) and has cute styles ($35/dress or so).

Hannah Lise -- Jumpers ($21), Dresses ($52-64) pretty & long.

April Cornell -- Dresses $54 each, but modest and pretty (I've heard a rumor that they're going out of business?)

Target – leggings ($6.99).

Laina Line -- Bloomers ($16-$22), and a few dresses.

Hanna Andersson -- Bloomers ($18); other dresses $42+ each.

Lands End -- Girls' Cap-Sleeve knit Jersey Dresses ($19.50)

The Kings Daughters -- Well made (seems finished with overlock serger), long, wide variety of dresses, pinafores, jumpers, slips, aprons, variety of fabrics to choose from ($29-39/piece -- mostly $30).  We've used this just for our younger girls sometimes.

Lilies Apparel – High quality, beautiful, huge selection of styles and fabrics, similar prices to above site, everything from dresses, maternity, jumpers, bloomers, socks, etc.  You can order their catalog to be sent to you.

Large Families on Purpose: Modest Dress: The Heart of the Issue Surrounding C...: Our family had always tried to dressed as modestly as we could in our pants, however I wondered why some Christian families had all of thei... READ MORE

Learning more about Modesty

So much has changed since our wedding day! There were things I use to wear that I can no longer wear because my body type has changed due to pregnancy. I've been praying and seeking God's word on what style of dress for me would glorify Him the most. My convictions are growing and changing. I'm learning so much about myself, my body type and God's will revealed through His word. Before I share what my current convictions are for how I feel the Lord desires for me to dress.

What do you do when your body type completely changes and 90% of the things you use to wear are now form fitting or draw more attention to your curves rather than your face?

It's been such a long journey. I'm still learning but wanted to share the little that I've learned so far.

My husband has also been a huge blessing through this process. His feedback on the many things I tried were very helpful.

So far, I've learned that Long Skirts are the best way to go 

The issues I ran into with the knee length skirts were that sometimes the front of the skirt would be way longer than the back due to now having curves. When I wear long skirts I don't have to worry about my skirt rising in the back or anything like that.

I've always worn Jeans growing up but if I must, I have to make sure I have a cardigan long enough to cover in the back. My husband absolutely loves it when I wear skirts so my ultimate plan to Lord willing one day only wear skirts. I just need to learn how to properly wear long skirts in the winter and what combinations I can pull off.

I use to think that I NEEDED to wear pants to be functional but I've also learned that I can do so many things in a skirt! I spent this past summer wearing skirts only and I managed to play various sports with my husband and really have a good time. I didn't have to be concerned when I had to bend over and pick something up or pull down on a cardigan every now and then to make sure I'm covered. It was freeing and I absolutely loved it  :) 

I'm looking forward to next winter to attempt to put various combinations together and glorify the Lord and serve my husband and the church by the way I dress. 

Here are a few quotes and bible verses that encourage/convict me and help me on this journey.

"Dress appropriately, modestly, and not to entice or flaunt." -John Piper

1 Timothy 2:8-10

I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarreling; likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness—with good works.

"Women should dress in such a way that they draw men's attention towards their eyes, their face, and not towards the other parts of their bodies." -John Piper

"Clothes are not meant to make people think about what is under them." -John Piper

1 Peter 3:1-4 ESV / 59 helpful votes

Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word, they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.

“Modesty means propriety. It means avoiding clothes and adornment that are extravagant or sexually enticing. Modesty is humility expressed in dress. It’s a desire to serve others, particularly men, by not promoting or provoking sensuality.” -C. J. Mahaney

1 Corinthians 10:31 ESV / 44 helpful votes

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

May the Lord give you wisdom and keep you as you seek to glorify Him in the way you dress. 

God Bless!  

New Apartment =)

Hello Friends,

As you all know, March 1st was supposed to be our last day in the condo and on February 28th we got a phone call from a complex we were praying about that we were approved for a 2 bedroom duplex in a much better neighborhood. March 1st we spent the day moving out.

By the Grace of God, we were able to schedule a moving company and we are now living in our marvelous 2 bedroom duplex apartment. Thank you all for praying for us and encouraging us.

Our little boy loves his bedroom and sleeps through the night. I (Marie) am 18 weeks pregnant now and we find out baby#2's gender April 3rd! We're extremely excited and so is Aidenn. He is going to be a big brother. Praise God!

I hope you all have a marvelous weekend.

God bless!

Self-Discipline by Steven Lawson

This Article was extremely convicting and edifying.

http://www.ligonier.org/learn/articles/self-discipline/