August 2008

August has arrived. The last hot month of summer in most of the United States is here. I always loved August when I was a little girl. My favorite number was eight, and it also had my favorite childhood holiday: my birthday! I didn't know then that another birthday means another year older! ha. A red-checkered picnic blanket, watermelon and lemonade -ahhh... precious summer memories!

August is no different to me now. I still love it. I love the Morning Glories that wind their way up the windmill frame above our well. I love the warm days and cooler nights, and sleeping with the windows open. I love the harvest of the garden and watching our children run around in a warm afternoon rain. Time goes on and things may change, but some old favorites will always be the same.

Time is a theme you will see in several of the articles this month. God blessed us this month as we felt the importance of time in a Believer's life. It is something that is so important as young women and moms to use wisely as unto the Lord. Another recurrent theme you will read about is soul-winning. The awesome thing is that we can spur each other on in the wise and fruitful use of our time as we learn to do this together! As we do, God will use us in great and mighty ways for His Kingdom and His People.

I pray you will take time to soak in all of the goodness in this month's articles. May God bless you as you read with us, and we all learn to walk in His time, spreading His Good News, together!

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Blessings, Mrs.D
Senior Executive Editor

Special Announcements:

Thank you to those who have entered our previous giveaways! We always appreciate your support of GGM! Be sure to enter this month's giveaway on 'The Miss Potter Era'.

Also, if you are a Christian Digi-Scrap Designer, be sure to read A Mother's Memo this week for details on our Digi-Scrap contest and other events. For full details, see A Digi-Scrap Contest. Contest ends August 15th!

If you're a business who'd link to partner with GGM and donate something for a giveaway, please contact Miss Jocelyn at ggmads@gmail.com!

Featured Articles:

GGM Interview:Lady Olivia: Enjoying the Song in My Heart

Follow Me... by Sister Angie

Honor Was Their Code by Miss Amanda

Don't be so SLUGgish by Lady Jess

Lady Liberty's Cornerstone Laid by Miss Jocelyn

Dog Days of Summer by Sister Angie

Friendship by Miss Monica June

Columns:

The Faith Factor: 'The Faith Factor: Winning Souls' Sisterlisa

Bridging the Gap: 'Seasons of Heritage for Daughters' by Mrs. D.

Fact of the Matter: 'It's Only A Matter of Time' Sisterlisa

Blessed Girlhood: 'Family-Fun' by Miss Jocelyn and GGM Readers

Portfolio de Couturier: 'The Miss Potter Era' by Miss Brielle and Miss Jocelyn **Giveaway**

Cloak and Dagger: 'The Consequences Are' Miss Amanda

Emotion Commotion: 'Don't Give In To The Temptations' by Lady Rachel

Think Pink: 'Good Posture' Miss Jocelyn

CIA: 'Accountability' Miss Amanda

Thorns and Roses: 'Boyfriends' by Miss Jocelyn

Snuggle Up with Helen's Temper by Lady Rachel

The Daily Newsroom: 'The "Little Boy" Was Dropped' by Miss Amanda

Fun Articles:


Happy Hello Day! by Lady Olivia

Cowboys, Ranches and Farms by Miss Hannah

Davy Crockett's Birthday by Lady Olivia

National Inventor’s Month by Miss Kaitlynn

Cheesecake, Yummm! by Lady Rachel

Taco Burgers, My Favorite! by Miss Virginia

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