Saturday, January 27, 2007

Noble Daughter's

"Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all"

These daughter's attended the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp given by the Vision Forum ministries. They serve their fathers in various capacities in the home and "So Much More", assisting him in business and through using their gifts and creative endeavor's helping him succeed

The Botkin daughter's serve their father in a multitude of ways including assisting in filmmaking, writing, public speaking and various homebased work.

Our daughter Seanna brings great strength to our home with her excellent business sense along with sharing her creativity in our homebased companies.



Very special friends~Miss Seanna Hollinger with Miss Elizabeth and Miss Anna Sophia Botkin




Miss Torres has such a gift of encouragment and represents her father through kind acts of service
and by her enthusiastic edification of others.
She uplifts everyone she meets.









Miss Hollinger with Miss Lourdes Torres

Having a "Kick"serving together!

Miss Spradling is a wonderful cook~ supporting her father with creative home management skills, refreshing him after a long day, giving hospitality and a"ready to go" attitude attending multiple functions with her dad. She represents him well with her pleasant, accepting personality, a willing heart placed under her parents direction.




Miss Christin Spradling with Miss Seanna having a "kick"serving together at the Bootcamp

Monday, January 22, 2007

Sweet Fellowship Together

But it is you, a man my equal,

My companion and my familiar friend;
Psalm 55:13








Two In Blue~ Noah Logan
& Samuel Hollinger



Reining Beauties














Miss Andrea and Miss Kelly Reins with (center) Miss Seanna Hollinger


We who had sweet fellowship together
Walked in the house of God in the throng

Psalm 55:14

Seanna with The Spradling Family






(far right to left)Miss Christin, Mrs. & Mrs. David Spradling

Friday, January 19, 2007

Young Entrepreneur's In Progress


These young men not only look alike but are being trained as men of vision, valor and victory.





A friend loveth at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.
Proverbs 17:17




Design On A Dime!



As I continue my year in review...













what a joyful time Seanna and I had playing"Game Masters"
for the bridal shower of the former Miss Kelly Brown~now Mrs. Peter Bradrick.
How much fun it was to see these creative ladies come up with amazing designs in less then 5 minutes.


Drum roll please...

The Award Winning Design


(Miss Jamie Lavin with her white Charmin French, Italian motif~Par Excellence!!)

God's Perfect Timing














~Miss Genevieve Smith from New Zealand is a very special young lady~


I met Miss Genevieve Smith several years ago in the most unexpected way~in an elevator! We didn't really even know each others names at the time. During our joyful conversation, we realized that we were kindred spirits and that God had something in store for the future. Though living in opposite corners of the world, the Lord brought us back together for a very meaningful purpose. Little did I know Genevieve would happen to be in Texas at the same time as the Lord lead us there for various reasons which included the wonderful fellowship we needed. God's timing is so perfect as Genevieve, Seanna and I spent electrifying times together discussing an array of frontline topics for "Today's" young women and what we have all learned to best exhort and encourage them. I can still see the sparks of enthusiasm flying upwards.
The Lord impressed upon my heart, the importance of the spiritual warfare that young women needed to be aware of and how to stand against the onslaught that opposes their resolve.
Our family also was attending an entrepreneurial "bootcamp" at the time and the thought came to me that young women needed an intensive strengthening session, one that supported their parents years of hard working endeavors to train them in biblical womanhood. This was an era of change, for young women to soundly stand up against the undermining efforts, which defeat so many homeschool daughters. Then the Lord placed upon my heart the "Princess with A Purpose", "Titus 2:5 mini bootcamp" a "High Tea Era" seminar. Genevieve and Seanna were onboard, ready to go with this team effort.
Our talks were expecially timely and edifying for Seanna, as Genevieve shared her testimony, her heart and personal challenges in such a way that deeply ministered and inspired her spirit. We knew that all we discussed could not be kept to ourselves and that it was meant to be shared with other young women to strengthen their resolve in being Proverbs 31 and Titus 2:5 women. Now this wonderful seminar the Lord gave us in the United States, is now being taught to young women in New Zealand and multiplying through His wonderful plan.


'For I know the plans that I have for you,' declares the LORD, 'plans for welfare and not for calamity to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

Thursday, January 18, 2007




















(Mrs. Hollinger with Miss Smith)











Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.

Proverbs 27:17



Women

Of

Vision
















(Miss Seanna Hollinger with friend Miss Genevieve Smith)


How do "today's" young ladies prepare to be a Titus 2:5 woman and hold steadfast in our modern society?



(
Miss Genevieve Smith and Miss Seanna
Hollinger)

This question along with many more contemporary issues were discussed and answered.
What "special tea" cakes
Miss Hap
had some very surprising insights for todays young women.

Oh The Joy!!




Along with our serious chats, we had a great deal of humor, laughter and joy!

Sunday, January 14, 2007

Reflection

























Vignette of Miss Seanna Hollinger

(picture designed by Mrs. Lisa Hollinger~January 2007)


Contemplating how to help unmarried women answer the hard questions as they "choose" to remain at home "prepared" for marriage while living out their Proverbs 31, Titus 2:5 responsibilites within their sphere of assignment. We evaluted the concerns that young ladies and mother's from all over the world struggle with from the onslaught they receive over this issue. We brainstormed and had exciting discussions while interviewing with our dear friend Miss Genevieve Smith of New Zealand. The result~An edifying time, a wonderfully taped discussion and the inspiration for a purposeful young ladies seminar.


"Princess With A Purpose"
"High Tea Era" (Tiara)
& Titus 2:5 ~Mini boot camp

Saturday, January 13, 2007

Description of a Worthy Woman


Genesis 1:27-28 says:
So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.
And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

It is God's design for mankind to be fruitful, faithfully subduing realms as defined within biblical jurisdictions. As married women, we are called to a high and noble purpose. We are "help meets", adapting our lives to and reinforcing our husbands leadership. Similarly to that of a Vice President, the vital role of support and adaptability, fortifies the position of the President.
For the unmarried daughter, she strengthens her mother's arms through harmonious cooperation, patterning biblical womanhood, which includes the all-important role of assisting her father. Taking up her father's vision as her own, embraces God's crowning plan as a glorious help meet to her future husband.
Through biblical leadership, we take responsibility realigning ourselves to the directives given through God's word and our husbands. Honoring the morals, principles, standards and values set for the home, we develop them through teaching and ministering to those placed under our designated sphere.
"Dominion Oriented Femininity", embraces the highest role for women, trusting God in His greatest fulfillment of our souls. When we apply these principles, the home becomes a bastion of peace with loving order.
"Dominion Oriented Femininity" takes responsibility for those areas, not neglecting our roles or position. There are various facets to each point of assignment which many women have not been fully trained or aware of. Though our husbands have great responsibility, lack of accepting this high call has great multigenerational impact. As we take back the areas missed, neglected or unaware of, we are advancing our homes to the loving order and solidity as God originally designed.

"Older women likewise are to be reverent in their behavior, not malicious gossips nor enslaved to much wine, teaching what is good, so that they may encourage the young women to love their husbands, to love their children, to be sensible, pure, workers at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the word of God will not be dishonored."
Titus 2:5


Description of a Worthy Woman:
~Areas of Dominion with husbands blessing~


An excellent wife, who can find?
For her worth is far above jewels.
The heart of her husband trusts in her,
And he will have no lack of gain.
She does him good and not evil
All the days of her life.
She looks for wool and flax
And works with her hands in delight.
She is like merchant ships;
She brings her food from afar.
She rises also while it is still night
And gives food to her household
And portions to her maidens.
She considers a field and buys it;
From her earnings she plants a vineyard.
She girds herself with strength
And makes her arms strong.
She senses that her gain is good;
Her lamp does not go out at night.
She stretches out her hands to the distaff,
And her hands grasp the spindle.
She extends her hand to the poor,
And she stretches out her hands to the needy.
She is not afraid of the snow for her household,
For all her household are clothed with scarlet.
She makes coverings for herself;
Her clothing is fine linen and purple.
Her husband is known in the gates,
When he sits among the elders of the land.
She makes linen garments and sells them,
And supplies belts to the tradesmen.
Strength and dignity are her clothing,
And she smiles at the future.
She opens her mouth in wisdom,
And the teaching of kindness is on her tongue.
She looks well to the ways of her household,
And does not eat the bread of idleness.
Her children rise up and bless her;
Her husband also, and he praises her, saying:


"Many daughters have done nobly,
But you excel them all."
Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain,
But a woman who fears the LORD,
she shall be praised.
Give her the product of her hands,
And let her works praise her in the gates.

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Dominion Oriented Femininity!

One of my all time favorite new words!
Miss Elizabeth Botkin introduced me to this term. During our discussions, we were able to get better understanding of what this means in a practical sense. I hope to share more in future


(L)What I appreciate about Miss Seargent is her open honest approach to life.
(C) Miss Elizabeth has such a calm spirit that expresses a loving disposition which blessed me dearly. (R)Miss Anna Sophia's reserve and insightful wisdom was such an encouragment as I got to know her more. These are amazing young ladies and I really enjoyed spending time with them.

Mrs. Sklarz with a heart as big as Texas speaking to the gentle and kind Miss Short .

Miss Bethany Anderson is a picture
of what a godly young women needs to
be to younger ladies. She unselfishly
seeks them out and encourages them.
She is full of grace and humility.

Precious In The Sight of God

"...but let it be the hidden person of the
heart, with the imperishable quality of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is precious in the sight of God."


Miss Turack and others enjoying this special "High Tea"
beautifully provided by the ladies from~ including friends of~Boerne Christian Assembly

Miss Cara Horn~true femininity and grace.



We mothers enjoyed this tea as much as the daughters!



Mrs. Sangalli~always so kind,
came with a joyful supportive heart
and to be encouraged for her own younger daughters.

Saturday, January 06, 2007

High Tea "Era"

We live in a time in which women are not honored as they endeavor to follow the Proverbs 31 and Titus 2:5 biblical mandate













In this "New Era", unmarried Christian females are decidedly "taking back dominion" which was lost for biblical womanhood and Christian families. These young ladies seek to prepare wisely, building their homes by learning reverence of their future husbands, care for their own families and to "work" faithfully in their own households thus creating peace with stability.
Young Christian women are waking up, desiring
Much of the feminist movement with its attempts to bring equality to women, have applied dogmatic attitudes towards their very own sex, degrading "the choice" to be a homemaker, using similar tactics they so vehemently fought against.

"The fallout of the feminist movement has left women disillusioned, grown children resentful for their mother's absence, men emotionally castrated fumbling in the dark, tripping over what a "real man" is supposed to be, with the "super mom" syndrome creating a less then tranquil home life."
There is a beautiful remnant of Christian unmarried ladies who are "choosing" to adapt to their future husbands plans by loving and supporting "his" dreams, occupation, ministry and vision. They understand that such a support system will bring out the very best God intended him to be. He in turn will unashamedly become more of what God designed~ as a manly leader, provider and protector of the home.
A God honoring man will be balanced in strong, tender, loving leadership. He Willingly lays his life down for his wife and children. The family supports his direction, trusting God to work through him in their behalf.
These young women are realistic, knowing their future husbands will not be perfect as "they too" are not. Understanding the development of such qualities takes time, perhaps even a lifetime to master. They are prepared to show deference through developing a reverent, gracious spirit, bringing about the very best in an imperfect man. Only as biblical principles are applied by both a husband and wife, can true heaven on earth be experienced. By giving one hundred percent no matter what the other partner is doing, creates opportunity for God to work as they step out of the way.

"Dominion Oriented Femininity" look s down the road to a multi-generational blessing of solid, healthy, mature families that will bring the greatest glory to God and perhaps one day their families will "rise up and call her blessed".

Miss Genevieve Smith talks with others on how to
take back ground taken from scriptural womanhood.

~Prepared and ready for~
"Dominion Oriented Femininity"












(L-R) Miss Jamie Lavin,
Miss Seanna Hollinger and Miss Jennifer Lavin)

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Princess With A Purpose~Seminar

"But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of darkness into His marvelous light"
1 Peter 2:9
These beautiful ladies participated in an "High Tea"~Seminar that Seanna and I put together and hosted this past year. As I look back over our "Highlights & Happening's" A Year In Review, I see the wonderful hand of God blessing this endeavor as many ladies pulled together to give young women an opportunity to be inspired, encouraged and strengthened in the Lord.
The solid training they received at home was reinforced by listening to other young women testify God's faithfulness through it all.
What was so special about this seminar is that the young ladies from The Boerne Christian Assembly and surrounding areas came together with a purpose. To stand together as women with a Noble Calling.
  • To give answer to the choices they have made to honor the Lord and keep biblical standards in every area of their lives including preserving their purity of hearts, mind and body for their future spouses
  • To serve their father's faithfully~ in his occupation, ministry and home.
  • To bless their mother's by ministering mercy, grace and help within the household. Strenghthening their mothers arms, supporting her every endeavor with an honoring spirit, trusting The Lord to work through biblical authorities, limitations and jurisdictions.
  • To serve their siblings in godliness, love and kindness. Teaching by example as they honor God, their parents, respecting the values held by the leadership of their father.
  • To be a blessing to those who their father directs, like an arrow sent forth achieving it's purpose. In this case to serve, uphold, refresh and edify others. These young women know they are representing their family well by being the hands of Christ to those in need.
  • To realize the sphere of influence they have towards other young ladies by utilizing the gifts God has given them to positively encourage feminine qualities, skills and edifying conversations to those they come in contact with.












Many mother's attended our "Young Woman's" Tea~Seminar and we all had such a wonderful time of fellowship, encouragement as our daughters participated in this lofty training.















Miss Manteufel(L) is a very creative artist and uses her gifts to bless others. She is encouraged to teach younger girls how to see God's handiwork through her beautiful art.

The precious Lavin daughters(R) Miss Jamie and Miss Jennifer
are gifted musicians who use their gifts in teaching and exhorting younger ones to hear the beauty of God's message in melodies and song.













Mrs. Spradling (L), Mrs. Lavin (R)
Here are a few of our unsung heroine's. These beautiful ladies saved the day through their many gifts and organizational talents. There hands gave lovely touches and brought practical items to make this tea a success!

Monday, January 01, 2007

Titus 2 Bootcamp

In this segment, young ladies were trained to have a biblical mindset to wisely overcome the many obstacles presented for young women who have completed high school studies and choose to serve their fathers~family's at home.
They were given the tools necessary to answer the many
adverse questions that undermine
their choices
Mrs. Botkins enjoying a special moment
with her friend Miss Genevieve Smith

Seanna enjoys fellowship with her
friends in Texas


Daughter's
are encouraged and inspired to
get creative in ways to positively
influence younger girls.
A bit a humor at the "High Tea"

Sister's learning together how to boldly answer the
call of being Titus 2 women
This class was truly a blessing, reinforcing why these lovely biblically sound daughters have happily chose their Proverbs 31 & Titus 2 preparatory roles
 
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