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Welcome to The Christian Homekeeper. I'm really glad you stopped by. I love the Lord and I love His Word. My goal is to offer some words of encouragement and build up your desire to know Him better and to share old fashioned information that is helpful. I've been online since 1996 with first a web site and now a blog. I enjoy hearing from you in the comments and you can find me on Facebook and Twitter as well. Look for my Facebook Group called Christian Homekeeper or the Official CHK Facebook page. . And make yourself at home at CHK!
Author Archives: Sylvia
Baby Balm Recipe
I made some Baby Balm recently, what with all the new grandbabies … but its also great for dry heels and elbows and even to protect facial skin before going out into the wind or cold.
This balm is soft and … Continue reading
Posted in Titus 2
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A Conversation With A Young Woman
Hello! What a surprise! I’m glad you stopped by come on in. Sit there at the table, I’ll make tea. Do you like cream or lemon?
What’s on your mind? You look a little lost today. OK, just breathe and tell … Continue reading
Posted in Titus 2
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Keepers Of Their Homes Is Not Out Of Date
Its not politically correct these days to promote biblical and godly living. Its not PC to tell women to be careful of their homes and keep them as clean and organized as possible either. I’ve never really been in to … Continue reading
Posted in Titus 2
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Unexpected Company
Some years ago having unexpected company was not an unusual thing. I guess people have gotten away from showing up unannounced at someone’s house. When I was a child though it was pretty common.
I still do get unexpected company sometimes … Continue reading
Posted in Titus 2
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Priorities Matter
This has been on my mind a long time so I will share it with you. I am concerned about how many bloggers promote a lazy lifestyle for homekeepers these days.
There is certainly merit in the idea that relationships and … Continue reading
A Few 1860s Recipes
Each year I participate in an 1860s picnic by making all the food for the re-enactors and interpreters. This year the menu was:
Roast Chicken
Pork Pies
Various Pickled Vegetables
Cheeses
Fresh Fruit
Homemade Bread
Butter
Washington Pie, which is a cake!
I usually roast some of the meat … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking
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Life
I’ve had a blog or website for 21 years now. WOW. That’s a long time. When I started I had a nursing baby and was educating a passel of children at home. We’ve had a bakery, moved a couple of … Continue reading
Posted in Titus 2
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