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The end of Campmeeting each year is bittersweet. Oh, how I wish it didn't have to end! But it is nice to be home again after two weeks of very busy, very fun, and very rewarding days.

We had sooo much fun in the Primary Department! I wish I could share the fun with all of you - there is so much I will always treasure in m… Continue

Posted on June 3, 2009 at 3:39pm — 4 Comments

Troubles

Ladies, I just want you to know that I am now aware of the issue many of you were having and the offending member has been removed. I am still out of town enjoying teaching the Primaries at our big Campmeeting. It has been a true blessing! I am sorry I have been away from the computer for nearly two weeks and that this happened while I was away. Satan knows when to wreak havoc for sure! I want to thank everyone who alerted me to the problems!

Posted on May 25, 2009 at 6:47pm — 2 Comments

It's Campmeeting Time Again...

May is one of the busiest months of my entire year. In fact over the next two week all I will be focusing on is the preparation of my program for the Primaries at Campmeeting. On May 17th or 18th I will be heading over to Portland Tennessee for two weeks to set up and then teach our 21 classes to 90 - 120 children.

Last year was soooo much fun. Mykal and I had a blast. The program I wrote was called Out of Egypt and we… Continue

Posted on May 7, 2009 at 11:22am —

Prayer Retreat

Question: Would you be interested in an intensive prayer retreat weekend with me? I have been wanting to do retreats for a long time, but never felt the time was right. Now, I am considering the options and thought that a prayer retreat weekend with a small group - perhaps a limit of 10 - 20 women would be a good place to start.

Please leave a you comments/ thoughts on this below. Thanks for your help!

Melissa Ringstaff

Posted on April 23, 2009 at 2:37pm — 11 Comments

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I have a long list of TO DO's for today! Cleaning the house top to bottom and cleaning the church, homeschooling... horses.... Busy! 3 hours ago

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Tell us a little about yourself.

I am the Founding Director of A Virtuous Woman. I am also a proud pastor's wife, a homeschooling mom of five great kids, step-mom to four grown kids, and Grandarlin' to 11 (so far) grandkids.

I am a writer at heart and have published several titles including The Homemaker's Journal: Keeping House, If It Were Not So..., ADVENTures in Prophecy, and From Chaos to Calm: 15 Weeks to a Happy Home. I have several projects in the works as well including a new fiction novel!

I live with my family in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of Harlan, Kentucky. My husband and I have three churches (Mykal is a district pastor) and they are located here in Southeastern Kentucky - Harlan, Middlesboro, and Belcher.

I am so thankful to be able to serve alongside my husband in ministry. I am excited to be able to teach Children's Sabbath Schools, lead our churches women's ministry and Bible studies.

We are also in the process of starting two new Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs in two different churches for the children and I have enjoyed teaching Little Lambs and Eager Beavers in the past.

I will be speaking at an upcoming evangelistic series here in Harlan, Kentucky. Dates to be announced. I have two upcoming cooking schools one in Harlan and one in Middlesboro, Kentucky which I will be teaching as well. Dates to be announced.

God has so richly blessed my life. I am ever so thankful!

What is your favorite Bible Verse?

This is a hard one to answer - there are sooo many verses that I frequently remind myself of depending on the situation, but I the verse I quote almost on a daily basis to get me through the day is:

"I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me." Philippians 4:13

Another favorite is: Psaml 37:4 "Delight thyself in the Lord and He will give thee the desires of thine heart."

Another: “Then they cry unto the LORD in their trouble, and he bringeth them out of their distresses. He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Then are they glad because they be quiet; so he bringeth them unto their desired haven.” Psalm 107:28 - 30

And of course I adore Proverbs 31:10- 31!

What is your favorite book?

Hard Question! I'll have to think about it.

What is your favorite homemaking task? Why?

I love hanging laundry up on my line in the backyard. We have a beautiful yard and in the early summer the wild roses are blooming and the frangrance is amazing! But just the very act of hanging up the laundry is wonderfully domestic. It makes me feel like a homemaker.

I also love cooking but not washing dishes - ugh! I love to eat and come up with new recipes. So fun!

Share your testimony with us.

You can read a condensed version of my testimony online at e-GraceNotes.com:
More Than a Mistake

Do you have any prayer requests?

#1 I would ask that you especially pray for my husband, Pastor Mykal Ringstaff, who has very little time of his own and it seems someone is always needing his attention.

#2 Please pray for this ministry, A Virtuous Woman! I appreciate each and every prayer that is lifted up to our Heavenly Father on my behalf - what greater gift is there?

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Do you like swaps as much as I do? Here you can join a swap or organized one - from vintage potholders, to baby bibs, to aprons - what do you want to swap? Swap Coordinator: Cassidy Little

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Teresa Lawrence replied to Melissa Ringstaff's discussion 'Day 9: Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home' in the group P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

LOL!!! Isn't it amazing how God provides even the small things, like having you "forget" to shop for dividers at Target because HE knew you already had some at home! :) He is so good to us!!!! Good luck with your tasks. I sometimes struggle with p…

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From Chaos to Calm

From Chaos to Calm: 15 weeks to a Happy Home is a devotional series just for you!

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This is a group for women who enjoy needle crafts. Sewing Quilting Embroidery Crocheting Knitting

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P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

" Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." Psalm 51:10

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Going back to a simpler time? Trying to live a simple life? This is a group for women to share the ideas, tips, and questions about preserving and canning food, raising livestock, farming, gardening, and more!

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Christy Bagasao replied to Melissa Ringstaff's discussion 'Day 9: Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home' in the group P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

My kitchen looks beautiful, and I'm excited because I'm leaving my family for the first time ever for five days, and I want everything lovely for them. And it is!!!

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Marcella replied to Melissa Ringstaff's discussion 'Day 9: Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home' in the group P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

Thanks for another great lesson with so much information. I had no idea about airing the sheets for an hour or two each day. What a great new tidbit I learned.

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Kristy Williams replied to Melissa Ringstaff's discussion 'Day 9: Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home' in the group P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

Not going very well, to many other things on my plate this week, but I am determined to get my kitchen cleaned and organized. I may have to wait and start next Mon., but I am going to try and get a little done here and there between now and then. T…

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Timbrel replied to Melissa Ringstaff's discussion 'Day 9: Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home' in the group P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

I love this website, Melissa. I love that you have decided to teach other women (according to Titus 2) how to live their lives for the Lord. My heart has been so blessed by these things that you share with us. I am getting hope from these routines,…

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Amy B. replied to Melissa Ringstaff's discussion 'Day 9: Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home' in the group P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

Who let it get this messy...oh...that would be me! I am still working in the kitchen, but am glad to see improvement. I still need to tackle the fridge and tupperware cabinet (kinda scared to open the door all the way...things tend to fall out...LOL…

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Hope Grace replied to Melissa Ringstaff's discussion 'Day 7: Spring Cleaning for the Heart and Home' in the group P31 Spring Clean Challenge 2010

Enjoying this journey.

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At 4:52pm on March 9, 2010, Laurie Ruddy said…: Hope all is well with you and your family today Melissa! Thinking of you :)

At 10:20pm on March 5, 2010, Kenna Leighann Hughes said…: Melissa I want you to know what a blessing this web site has been it gives me modivation.I just love it. I like being able to associate with other christian women.

At 9:02am on March 3, 2010, Mrs. Banks said…: Thank you so much for featuring me. I see that you are a fellow Kentuckian although I haven't been here long. I'm originally from Michigan. God Bless You.

At 4:14pm on February 28, 2010, Robin said…: Looking forward to the Spring Cleaning Challenge this year! Hey, dear girl, is the bookstore closed right now? I thought that I might do a little shopping and keep getting a file error page. Thanks,

Robin

At 1:15pm on February 10, 2010, Rev. Florence Palmer said…: God Bless you Melissa for this spiritually wholesome site!

At 4:00pm on February 07, 2010, davies angela gave Melissa Ringstaff a gift…: Lush Red Rose
hi melissa.happy newyear
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At 3:23pm on November 4, 2009, Countrymamma said…: How do you not get burned out with all your routines? I have tried and tried unsuccessfully to stay with a routine, but shortly down the line somewhere I get tired of it...might just be lack of self discipline on my part. I love how you said you were looking forward to the week of mundane routines......

At 12:09pm on October 26, 2009, Countrymamma said…: Just wanted to say thank you for this wonderful ministry. It is a great blessing to me!

At 7:25am on September 24, 2009, Jennifer said…: Thank you so much for all of your encouragement!

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