Melissa Ringstaff is a homemaker, a wife, a mom, a writer, and the Founding Director of A Virtuous Woman, a ministry for women based on the Scriptures of Proverbs 31. She enjoyes teaching women how to get their homes in order and add peace and joy to their homes. The Vintage Homemaker is from Melissa's heart and very much about who she is at home.
Melissa is the proud mother of five sweet children, a step-mom to 4 wonderful "children" who are all grown up now, and Grandarlin' to 11 (so far) grand children. She is married to the love of her life, Mykal, who is a pastor in their community. Melissa lives in the beautiful Appalachian mountains of Harlan, Kentucky.
In 2003 our family moved to Harlan, KY. My husband's family comes from these mountains. Our youngest daughter, Laura, was born at our home in Harlan. This place has a rich history and many stories to tell. I thought you might enjoy learning more about this amazing place.
We arrived home from Campmeeting late Sunday night. It was a bittersweet homecoming. I could live at campmeeting forever. I simply LOVE campmeeting. But it was nice to be home again. We had so much fun at campmeeting that we were all exhausted and it was so nice to be able to sleep in late […]
This year, Mykal and I are leading the Primary Class (7 - 9 year olds) at campmeeting. I wrote a program called “Out of Egypt” and we will be going through the entire book of Exodus. The class has 21 lessons over a 10 day period and we will be setting up for four days […]
… was a beautiful Sabbath day. We had a good church service - my husband preached on hypocrisy and it was an excellent sermon. Really, one of the best I have ever heard him preach. I wish I had recorded it! It was our week to be at our church in Belcher, KY.
After church, there […]
This study is meant to uplift and encourage you as a woman. It is my prayer that as we take this journey together that we will each be strengthened in our faith and that our lives will be changed for the better. You can find the entire study on A Virtuous Woman.
Why don’t we begin […]
Yesterday was yet another busy, busy day. I am painting murals on the walls at both of our churches. Yesterday I was working on the Sabbath School room of our church in Middlesboro, KY. I am nearly done with the sky/grass part. I am anxious to get started next week on the actual mural of […]
“She is not afraid of the snow for her household: for all her household are clothed with scarlet.” Proverbs 31:21
On this very cold day I thought it would be good to contemplate the verse above. We are told that the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31 has no fear of the snow. Why? Because she has […]
Sunday, July 23, 2006
Yesterday was a very nice Sabbath. We came home from church to yummy enchiladas and fajitas and blueberry cobbler. Who doesn’t like that?? After we ate, some clouds rolled in and it rained for about 15 minutes. We wanted to take a walk so we checked the weather channel and found no more […]
Sabbath, June 25, 2005
It is a beautiful, warm, sunshiny Sabbath afternoon here in Harlan, Kentucky. We are listening to some quite Sabbath children’s songs. Music so adds to the joyfulness of each Sabbath. I have just finished writing a note to a member who has not been in church the last couple of weeks. What […]
Saturday, July 16, 2005
It was good Sabbath day. Sarah and I sang Amazing Grace at church this morning for special music. I always love singing with my girls. I think it went really well. No piano. Today I have been thinking about the many blessings God has given me. His grace is really amazing. The […]
Sabbath, July 23, 2005
Our Sabbath day is always a special occassion, but this Sabbath was especially wonderful. After the closing Vacation Bible School ceremony, we went to a church member’s home for Vespers and a meal.
The family was large and orgially from Bangladesh. Some of them spoke English and others only spoke their native language […]
