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Just In Time for Christmas Orders… New Thera-pit-ic Pac Covers!

Just in time for your Christmas shopping – check out the updated Thera-pit-ics page, and see the many new products that have been added!

We are delighted to offer numerous options… happy ones, floral ones, manly ones, neutral ones… perfect for the family member, friend, business associate, or client for whom you have been searching for “just the right thing.”

A few of the favorite options out there…

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For 12 creative uses for your Thera-pit-ic Pac, click here!!

 

Thera-pit-ics are great for sharing… for bringing smiles to those you love. They are also comforting to a headache and helpful for sleeping on a wintry evening.

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Family Economics Conference 2014 — Review

With much gratitude to the LORD and to the Generations with Vision team, we report that the Family Economics & Mentorship Conference this past weekend was a decided success! How can one summarize, in a short post, several days packed to the fullest with encouragement, solid, Scriptural teaching, and precious fellowship?! Perhaps the best way to attempt this feat would be to merely touch on the highlights of the event.

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Eric Weir ("Godly Fathers, and the Crying Need of our Day")Kevin Swanson

Togetherness: Winking smile

Special thanks to our dear brother-in-law for loaning his wife and baby to us for the week while he returned home for work… having Amanda back as an active part of the Neely Team was such a joy! Matthew joined us for the last day of the conference, and what a blessing it was to be all together again.

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Sessions:

Each session, presented by Christ-centered, dynamic speakers such as Kevin Swanson, Eric Weir, Steve Riddell, Daniel Craig, Gregg Harris, Anne Miller, and Rick & Marilyn Boyer – was spiritually refreshing and highly practical. Topics included entrepreneurship, sales, godly character, marketing, mentorship, family life, and communication. We all left inspired, convicted, challenged… and ready to continue pressing onward in our various ministries, businesses, and family lives for the glory of our Savior and the advancement of His kingdom.

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Music:

What an honor it was to be able to minister through music during the conference! Special thanks to David Craig for all of his work in organizing this. His forethought and consideration allowed everything to run smoothly, and left us feeling welcomed and cared for. The music of the Craig and Roche gentlemen was also an incredible blessing to us.

"New Name in Glory" -- a stunning men's sextetBe Thou My Vision -- arranged by Ben Botkin

Vending/fellowship:

Participating in the vendor hall presented a perfect opportunity to get to know many precious families. The sweetness of the fellowship was a reminder of the blissful eternity that awaits those who have trusted Christ – to live for endless ages sharing the common bond of His love will be unspeakably glorious! This weekend was truly a foretaste of that joy. Friday evening, the conference team graciously hosted a pizza party for all of the attendees, allowing for even more fellowship to take place (imagine seeing a total of about 110 Domino’s pizzas piled on serving tables — quite a delicious sight! Smile).

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Panel discussion on the role of wives/daughters in the family economy: Megan Roach, Mrs. Anne Miller, Samantha Parker, Mrs. Alexander, and Mrs. Marilyn BoyerIMG_7641

Hotel staff:

And, last but certainly not least, the staff at our hotel (Holiday Inn Express, Hampton, VA) also largely contributed to the blessings of the weekend. Professional, accommodating, kind, and incredibly friendly, their actions and words spoke very well for their company. If you are ever passing through that area, we highly recommend this hotel!

 

A final summary… We praise the Lord for His merciful kindness so clearly manifested this weekend on our behalf, and look forward to returning home to apply what we have heard and learned. May He remain preeminent in all of our endeavors.

Family Economics Conference 2014

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On the weekend of November 6-8, 2014 in Hampton, VA, join a group of families seeking to build their home and children in the areas of not only relationships and character, but also in finances, budget, vocational training, higher education, and more. Speakers Kevin Swanson and Eric Weir, as well as many others, will be sharing their God-given wisdom in this area.

Members of our Team plan to be vending at this exciting family event. Register here to attend. We look forward to seeing you!

It’s Back! A Mirror of His Grace

With gratitude to the Lord and to our wonderful website counselor, Robert Staddon, we are delighted to announce that our first music recording, A Mirror of His Grace, is available again… this time, in mp3 download!

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The story…

Many have asked about the story behind our first CD. In 2007, the Lord took our family through a period of difficulty and testing. Then, in the fall of that year, when He opened the door to record at Brightwater Digital (Greenville, SC), many of the songs we chose to include centered around the theme of trial. While this was unintentional on our part, we now see that our Heavenly Father sovereignly orchestrated this fact so that the project would be a blessing to many going through the storms of life.

A Mirror of His Grace includes twelve songs, many of which are original compositions and/or arrangements by our eldest daughter, Amanda (Wilkes).

Special Preview!

For those of you who have enjoyed The Blooming Harpist, you will be happy to hear that the next release is coming soon!

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Love and Power

Late-Intermediate and Advanced Sacred Arrangements for Lever and Pedal Harp

Arranged by Aubrey A. Elliott & Victoria A. Neely

 

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“Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. The LORD lifteth up the meek: he casteth the wicked down to the ground. Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp unto our God…” Psalm 147:5-7

Hospitality

“Through the ministry of hospitality, we share our most prized possessions. We share our family, home, finances, food, privacy, and time. Indeed, we share our very lives…Through the ministry of hospitality, we provide friendship, acceptance, fellowship, refreshment, comfort, and love in one of the richest and deepest ways possible for humans to understand.” – A. Strauch

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One of our favorite ways to foster the atmosphere of hospitality in our home is through the use of candles. Soft lighting and fragrant aromas are inviting to almost anyone, helping guests to feel at home and at rest. Even with the arrival of unexpected guests, it is quick and easy to slip into the bathroom or living room for a moment and light one. One such simple act does much to communicate a loving and welcoming spirit.

With Confederate Candles, the waste and mess that accompany many other candle brands is almost non-existent, making them highly practical for homes that are continually teeming with busy activity. Confederate Candles are guaranteed to burn for between 30-40 hours, and with the addition of the ring that traps the heat in along the edges, they typically burn clean – all the way down the edge of the jar – so that no wax is wasted. Hand-poured into rustic jars, these candles are tidy to burn and add a touch of homey elegance to any room decor. Click here to view a few of our many fragrance options, and check back soon for additional fragrances!

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Blueberry Breakfast Rolls

Try this delectable breakfast recipe, that tastes more like a dessert! Soft, sweet, and simple to make, this is sure to become a favorite for any family. Drop us a comment to tell us how you like them.

 

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Blueberry Breakfast Rolls

375° F
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 12 minutes
Cool Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 16 rolls

 

1 (12.4 ounce; 8 count) package refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
1 cup frozen blueberries, thawed and well drained
1/3 cup blueberry preserves
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted

  •    Lightly grease 16 2 1/2″ muffin cups. Remove cinnamon rolls from package; set icing aside. Cut each cinnamon roll in half crosswise. Press each half in bottom and about 1/2″ up the side of each muffin cup.
  • In a small bowl, stir together blueberries, preserves, and lemon peel. Spoon filling onto dough into muffin cups. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake at 375° F for about 12 minutes or until golden. Cool in muffin cups for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Cool completely.
  • Place icing in small bowl. If necessary, add a little milk to make icing of drizzling consistency. Drizzle icing over rolls. Serve rolls warm.

 

For more delicious blueberry recipes, check out our family cookbook, Tasty Traditions.

Why 2 Websites?

Hello to our family, friends, and followers!

You may be wondering what we are thinking, as far as what our plans are for these two websites.

The purpose of theneelyteam.com is simple: to encourage other families and believers to press onward for the glory of God in the race that He has set before them. The purpose of this site has not changed. We plan to continue posting about day-to-day life, encouraging thoughts/tidbits we come across, news about family happenings, etc., just like we’ve always done.

The vision for neelymarketplace.com is simple, as well, though entirely different from theneelyteam.com: to make high-quality products and services available to the public, while striving to encourage and point others to Jesus Christ. While this seems like a broad goal, there are many plans behind it which we hope will prove to be useful to you.

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to drop us a comment. We love hearing from our readers. After all, you are the whole reason why we’re doing this. May the Lord bless you, and draw you closer to Himself in the days and years ahead!

Rejoicing in our Lord,
The Neely Team

 

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12 Uses for A Therapitic Pac

Question: How can you use a Therapitic Pac?

1. To keep casserole dishes warm on the way to a potluck dinner
2. To relieve aching muscles and joints
3. To warm feet on a wintry evening (or in the deer stand!)
4. To keep a sick Komodo dragon warm on the way to the vet
5. To cool off after a long day in the sun
6. To keep lunch cool on the way to a picnic
7. To give as a unique gift
8. To sleep with
9.  To keep scrambled eggs warm on the way to visit a sick friend in the hospital
10. To make memories
11. To keep the baby warm in the stroller
12. All of the above

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Answer: 12. All of the above (Based on actual testimony of users.)

Drop us a comment and tell us how you use your Therapitic pac!