Merci is here. Merci Raine to be exact. Our 7th grandchild was born tonight into my hands. Such an awesome event, honor, blessing. Baby and mama are both doing great. The labor and delivery went great. She is pure gorgeous. And Me-mo (me) is ecstatic but now tired. I’m really surprised I’m home and heading to bed at normal hour. This was more than we could have ever asked for.

Merci - about 5 min. old

Anyone who follows my teaching at all, probably knows that if you value your health you should avoid foods grown/raised with conventional herbicides, pesticides, growth hormones, are genetically modified, etc. What you may not have gleaned is that organically grown/raised foods have more nutrients. So we highly recommend that you get organically grown foods whenever possible.

However, I know that it is not always possible. A list has been published on the top foods that are most important to purchase organic if you can, and  those that are least harmful, if you must purchase non-organic.

Produce is what we usually think of, when we think of buying organic. But butter contains the most residues (i.e. worst to buy non-organic), and meat is next.

Worst non-organic produce:

Peaches
Apples
Sweet bell peppers
Celery
Nectarines
Strawberries
Cherries
Lettuce
Grapes (imported)
Pears
Spinach
Potatoes

Safest non-organic produce:

Broccoli
Eggplant
Cabbage
Banana
Kiwi
Asparagus
Sweet peas (frozen)
Mango
Pineapple
Sweet corn (frozen)
Avocado
Onion

Another interesting bit of information I learned is:

* A conventionally grown product carries a 4-digit PLU code (Ex: conventionally grown banana: 4011)
* An organic product carries a 5-digit code, starting with the number 9: (Ex: organic banana: 94011)
* A genetically engineered (GE or GMO) product has a 5-digit code, starting with the number 8: (Ex: GE banana: 84011)

All info taken from - and more can be read at -  Mercola.com

I just found out this a.m. that our supplier is able to get one last shipment of Bosch Universal kitchen machines (before the only available ones will be the new Universal Plus machines) - and we can offer it combined with the VitalMill (flour mill) at a SUPER PRICE for ONE WEEK ONLY!

NEW VitalMill & Bosch Universal Mixer Combo Special

Super Low Price Special lasts for One Week Only !!
Order by Aug. 7!

Purchase the VitalMill and Universal Bosch (model MUM6610) as a combo and save!!!

The Special Price on these 2 machines - INCLUDING a Blender for the Bosch - is $499.99! A Super Deal! It even includes FREE Shipping!

The VitalMill is much like the old Ultra Mill - a bit noisier machine, but still does a good job of producing flour.

See more about the Bosch and Grain Mills in general - like why I think you should have them
(the specials button isn’t on these pages):
Bosch Kitchen Center
Flour Mill

Here’s info about the VitalMill:
. 20 cup bowl capacity

· Strong, durable stainless steel milling heads

· Self-cleaning mill chamber

· Free-flow air design. Will not overheat.

· Hopper extension for larger capacity and quieter milling

· Wide opening access - mill lid

· Easy grip handle

· Clog free - no gumming, jamming and plugging

· Grinds non-oily grain (wheat, rye, spelt, millet, rice, corn, beans, quinoa, amaranth and oats)

· ETL approval (for both US and Canada)

· 5 year warranty

Anna-Marie posted a great quote from Luther on Motherhood. It will speak to your heart and encourage you.

I just received this from one of the "Quiverfull" bloggers, Steph. (See sidebar. I don’t have her site or I’d share it with you.)

This week on Revive our Hearts with Nancy Leigh DeMoss they are doing a GREAT program on "A Full Quiver". Both yesterday and today were just stunning…a great representation of the quiverfull mindset, especially taking much time to carefully examine the many different aspects of this important issue. Here is the link to yesterday’s program:
http://www.reviveourhearts.com/radio/roh/today.php?pid=9952
You can read the transcript of the program, or you can listen.

I haven’t had a chance to read or listen yet, but plan to.

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Lisa @ Me and My House ~ Discipleship for Life!
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Before today’s post - just a reminder, get info and register for our Freedom & Simplicity™ of Lifestyle Education through Discipleship™ ~ The Seminar LIVE! 2008 - coming to North Platte, NE June 27th & 28th.

I’ll preface this with - this isn’t a Bible I have, so it isn’t necessarily a recommendation. HOWEVER, it is a SUPER SALE if you are famliar with the editor and agree with his viewpoint.  Sale price of $14.99 ends today.

NKJV The Legacy Study Bible, Hardcover By Thomas Nelson Document your legacy of faith with the Legacy Study Bible. Best-selling author and "Bible Answer Man" Hank Hanegraaff has created the perfect tool to build and pass along your spiritual legacy. Features Include: Four-color legacy presentation section Book introductions written by Hank in his LEGACY acronym (Location, Essence, Genre, Author, Context, Years) format Informative and educational acronym articles written by Hank include: LIGHTS-How to understand the Bible MAPS-Demonstrating how the Bible is divinely inspired and preserved MEALS-How to grow in the faith DOCTRINE-Essential Christian doctrine FEAT-Apologetic on Christ’s resurrection Legacy Reading Program Timelines and charts Extensive concordance Four-color maps 7" x 93/16" x 15/8" Hardcover 1664 Pages Words of Christ in red

Here’s another that we do have and use, at a good price too - currently 19.99. Of course, leather bound is also available for either.

NKJV Open Bible Hardcover By Thomas Nelson Over the years, the Open Bible has been loved, used, and worn out by countless students of God’s Word. Here you’ll find an excellent combination of essential helps to guide you as you learn God’s truth. This large print edition features the New King James Version, in a hardcover binding. Includes the following features: Presentation page Large, easy-to-read 8 point type Double-column format End-of-verse references Words of Christ in Red Subject headings Translation/textual notes 300-page Biblical Cyclopedic Index Christian Guide to the New Life (with notes chained throughout the Bible) Visual Survey of the Bible Concordance Book introductions and outlines Full-color maps Harmony of the Gospels Timelines Prophecies of the Messiah Fulfilled in Christ The Parables of Jesus Christ The Miracles of Jesus Christ Teachings and Illustrations of Christ God’s Answers to Man’s Concerns Prayers of the Bible Laws of the Bible Archaeological Supplement 61/4" x 91/2" x 11/4" Hardcover

Dd’s wedding was yesterday. Although I didn’t have a whole lot of last minute things to do, just the normal wedding things - and out of town guests and not enough time to spend with them - my days and nights have been full, and I haven’t been on the computer for - what’s it been? - 3 days? Pretty unusual for me, and I’m sure my email box is full, but I haven’t even looked yet. So if you’re waiting a reply, it will be coming soon. Tomorrow will no doubt be back to life as ‘normal’. Although normal this week will be preparing for "The Seminar". (If you’re local, please check it out.)

After that, there is nothing on my calendar. Of course, that doesn’t mean I have nothing to do, but I plan to relax, prepare for our new studies, and maybe finish the rest of that "spring cleaning" that we didn’t get to.  Also hope to get back to blogging a little more regularly, once this whirlwind of extra activities for the last couple of months comes to a close.

Life is good, God is GREATER,

Still resting in the spirit, and sitting - At Jesus’ feet,
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Lisa @ Me and My House ~ Discipleship for Life!
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Mama Archer made me aware of this. The Rebelution brothers, Alex and Brett Harris have put a Modesty Survey on their website, letting us know what men think is immodest. Check it out.

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One of our family’s absolute all-time favorite books, Pilgrims Progress, is available in audiobook format as a free download from ChristianAudio this month (June ‘08). Click on "Free Download" on their homepage to get the details for getting this free audiobook.

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For my birthday (Tues.) I did a little redecorating. Not full remodeling or anything, just some re-painting and wallpapering. Not the kind that causes any physical labor or money - things I’m currently short on - but the kind that is free and can be done sitting on the couch.

I changed backgrounds and updated many of my webpages. Take a look. Click on through to see several sections "freshened up".

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