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Elegant and joyous, Emilie Barnes' new book is an oasis of serenity in a woman's stress-filled life. Devotionals for every weekday, arranged by the month, offer inspirational thoughts, short prayers and simple pleasures--ideas for getting the most out of each day.Emilie has crafted the book for yearlong reading, putting thought into the timing of her themes and prose. Consider:January--A Well-Designed LifeMay--The Art of LingeringJuly--Summer Fireflies and a Red RoseOctober--A Swirl of LeavesDecember--Celebrating the MomentKeep it Simple for Busy Women is travel-friendly--providing soothing yet spirited reading wherever an on-the-go woman's weekday takes her. A great gift for friends, coworkers, secret pals, or any woman who welcomes a calm moment in the crush of the everyday.

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Publié par	Harvest House Publishers, Inc.
Date de parution	01 mars 2002
Nombre de lectures	0
EAN13	9780736954273
Langue	English
Poids de l'ouvrage	2 Mo

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture verses are taken from the Holy Bible: New Inter-national Version®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by the International Bible Society. Used by permission of Zondervan Publishing House. The “NIV” and “New Inter-national Version” trademarks are registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Ofﬁce by International Bible Society.

Scripture verses markedKJVare taken from the King James Version of the Bible.

Verses markedTLBare taken from The Living Bible, © 1971 owned by assignment by Illi-nois Regional Bank N.A. (as trustee). Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Wheaton, Illinois 60189. Used by permission.

Cover by Dugan Design Group, Bloomington, Minnesota

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Barnes, Emilie. Keep it simple for busy women / Emilie Barnes p. cm. ISBN 978-0-7369-0553-4 1. Women—Religious life. 2. Home economics.

BV4527 .B35876 2002 242'.643—dc21

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2001051576

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Contents

JANUARY—A WELL-DESIGNEDLIFE 5

FEBRUARY—NOBETTERTIME 27

MARCH—MARTHA, MARTHA 49

APRIL—THEBEAUTY OF THEORDINARY 71

MAY—THEART OFLINGERING 93

JUNE—A GARDEN OFTRANQUILLITY 115

JULY—MENDINGFENCES 137

AUGUST—THEDEEPERHARVEST 161

SEPTEMBER—REINVENTINGYOURLIFE 183

OCTOBER—SEASONS OF THESOUL 205

NOVEMBER—TRADITIONS TOREMEMBER 227

DECEMBER—CELEBRATING THEMOMENT 249

anuary A WELL-DESIGNEDLIFE

Begin with God

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

JOHN1:1

Whether it’s a project, a new day, a time set aside for being alone, or an important phone call, this bit of truth always applies: Begin with God! If you want to be more organized and have more time to do the things that are important to you, start with God. After all, the Bible clearly tells us that our heavenly Father is the Alpha and the Omega— the beginning and the end. Let’s start from there. Today, as you work toward home organization, start by quieting your heart before Him. I’ve learned that when I have an “uncluttered heart” I have a lot better chance of establishing an uncluttered home. Make sure everything has a designated place. One of my sayings is “Don’t put it down, put it away.” Get rid of all items you don’t use. They just add to the clutter. The missionary Hudson Taylor said, “Don’t have your concert ﬁrst and tune your instruments afterward.” Begin with God. He’ll lead you in the way you should go! He’s good at that!

Simple Pleasures With snow falling outside, enjoy a steaming cup of hot chocolate. Reﬂect on the solitude of a winter garden. Open your windows and combine crisp air, a cozy throw, and a crackling ﬁre.

Wisdom for Living Here I am, Lord. Speak, and I will follow.

Creative Solutions

Being conﬁdent of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.

PHILIPPIANS1:6 (KJV)

Every day presents opportunities for growth. Every problem has a solution. Sometimes all it takes is to think a little differently than we have before. Maybe your kitchen and dining room are combined offering you little privacy between the two. Consider installing a ceiling-hung venetian blind to separate the two areas. Trying to save money around the house? Cook as many foods in the oven at one time as you can…and on the stove top, match the size of the pan to the heating element so more heat will get to the pan. Next time you crack one of your china cups, don’t throw it out. Did you know that you can mend the crack in that cup—with milk? Immerse the cup in a pan of milk, simmer for three-quarters of an hour—then just wash and dry it. The protein in the milk is what works the miracle. Speaking of milk, heed 1 Peter 2:2 (NASB): “Like newborn babies, long for the pure milk of the word, so that by it you may grow.” Today let the Word of God dwell in your heart, and His creative heart will shape and mold yours. Growth is that simple!

Simple Pleasures All the problems become smaller if you don’t dodge them, but confront them. Touch a thistle timidly, and it pricks you; grasp it boldly, and its spines crumble. —WILLIAMS. HALSEY

Wisdom for Living Dear Lord, thank You that You are committed to restoring me. Make me whole. Begin today.

Rewards forCleaning House

He that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

HEBREWS11:6 (KJV)

I’m a ﬁrm believer in rewards! And I reward myself often when it comes to some of the more mundane tasks of cleaning house. Discover your idea of bliss, and use it to make those tasks a little less mundane. Let me explain. Cleaning house is a very personal issue. Start by not worrying about other people’s standards. Decide what clean means to you, and make that your goal. Establish simple, bite-size priorities. Identify those tasks that absolutely have to be done, ones that should be done, and ones that would be nice to get done. Work on them in that order—and forget the rest. Set time limits. Do what you can now and be happy about it. Relish what you have accomplished instead of focusing on what still remains to be done. Finish one task before you begin another. When you’ve ﬁnished, reward yourself for a job well-done. For me that often means a time of quiet—with my Bible, my journal, and a cup of tea—and my feet propped up. Discover your idea of bliss!

Simple Pleasures Experience a “lights out” night and live by candlelight. Share your favorite book with a friend and then ﬁnd a quiet book shop to discuss your thoughts over coffee or tea. Settle into your favorite chair and breathe a sigh of relief.

Wisdom for Living Lord, Your daily blessings ﬁll my heart with such abundance. May I pour out Your love on those around me. Pleasing You is my highest reward.

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