‘Tis the season to be jolly, merry and down-right busy! And what an opportunity to turn that around by bringing the family together to find creative ways to give back at Christmas. When Giving Back Changed For Us As a family we’ve always enjoyed giving to others. However, it was during times of […]
To The Person Who Hasn’t Spoken To God In Years
How do you restore your faith when you haven’t spoken to God in years? Heavy question; but a real one. Maybe you haven’t prayed since you were 10 years old. The only days you go to church are on Easter and Christmas? Maybe someone hurt you and you’re angry at God? Perhaps, someone you […]
How To Find Gratitude In The Daily Hustle!
Do you struggle with finding gratitude in the daily hustle? Most people would say no. Until they find themselves saying something like this: I’m thankful for this meal, but it could have used a little more seasoning. I love my job, however, the people I work with get on my nerves. I’m not complaining; […]
Keeping Christ The Center of Christmas With Advent Scriptures For Refelction
With all the holiday traditions, Christmas can bring stress and busyness instead of peace and reflection. But today, that can change! We can choose to keep Christ the center of Christmas through advent scriptures for reflection. What Is Advent? The word “Advent” comes from a Latin word adventus which means “coming.” The early church celebrated […]
Thanking God In Everything, Will Get You Through Anything!
Do you find yourself thanking God; when you’re faced with trials, and tribulations? We have no doubt that many of us thank God in our prayers, but can we honestly say we purpose to find the good in EVERYTHING? When life happens to all of us, we respond with being: happy, excited, worried, gripped […]
4 Sure Ways To Avoid Overcommitting
Are you guilty of overcommitting? They say behind every good man is a strong woman. But I say behind every successful woman is prayer and a planner! I’m often asked how is that I manage to get everything done without losing my mind or myself in the process. This is a tough balance for […]
The Danger of Girl Talk
It’s just girl talk. A typical statement girlfriends use when they get together. Unfortunately, women have been known to “gossip.” We even evangelicalize it (yes, I made that up). We say; well I’m telling you this so that you can pray. Don’t laugh, because we’ve all done it. Is It Girl Talk Or Gossip? Everyone […]
Two Ways We Open The Lines Of Communication With Our Children During The School Year
Let’s face it, communicating with the children of this generation isn’t easy. However, over the years we have found two ways to open lines of communication, especially during the school year. Many children have a better relationship with their friends and technology than they do with their parents. But, in our home that is […]