Mandie Holmes

“The aged women likewise, that they be in behavior as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to live their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the Word if God be not blasphemed.”  – Titus 2:3-5 The Purpose is given in scripture; God’s Word instructs the older generation to teach the younger generation the principles in God’s Word and to impart the wisdom they have attained in their years. This generation has weathered storms not yet seen by younger generations. The Lord has given them victory through the storm. Faith building testimonies and stories of victory are of utmost importance to be passed to the next generation. These victories testify of God’s faithfulness and miracle-working power.  The plan of God … Read more

Chubby little hands held my swollen face, deep hazel eyes looked earnestly into mine, “Mommy, I don’t care how fat or skinny you are, I still love you and think you’re pretty!” The words of my firstborn son melted my heart. Our third child was on the way and it seemed as though nothing could relieve the angst or discomfort, until those words were spoken. In his eyes, mother would always be perfect. Mother, so much sentiment wrapped up in one word. Often we think of the gentleness, tenderness, the nurture only a mother can give. Mothers always know. They know what is needed, when. Mothers can look at the faces of their children and know. They read the hurt, decipher the thoughts, sense the deep and intimate, translate the unspoken. The lady that brought each of us into the world has perhaps the biggest heart, for she loves each … Read more