‘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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Why We Host A Light Party And How You Can Too!
What is a Light Party? That’s what we’re asked every year when we invite others to join us on October 31st for our Light Party. Wait…October 31st, Halloween? Yes. You see, we take that day as an opportunity to BE the light on the darkest day of the year. And before I share HOW […]
2 Time Management Truths That Will Change Your To-Do List Forever!
There are over 5 Billion Google searches for time management on any given day. Our modern day society has us spinning our wheels to find more time. And in our quest for living a lifestyle within the priorities of God, we’ve discovered 2 truths about time management. Effective time management comes down to learning […]
Why I Give My Kids Gifts On Mother’s Day
Only our mother would give us a gift on a day we’re supposed to honor her! That’s what my kids said last year when I gave them a gift on Mother’s Day. I’m sure you’re wondering why I do this. And as much as I would like to take the credit, it really wasn’t […]
Making The Resurrection Personal At The Dinner Table
What’s your dinner tradition for Resurrection day? Those who’ve read our blog for any length of time, know we already have our Sunday dinner menu planned. We also have our table set, and friends and family know what time to arrive. I don’t know about you, but for me, the table décor is just […]
Singles – Valentine’s Day Is An Opportunity To Pray For Your Mate
How do you spend Valentines’s Day if you’re single? That is the question for most singles. And if they’re not looking for something to do, they may be hiding. Unfortunately, that’s because Valentine’s Day has become Single Awareness Day for some. But what if Valentine’s Day became something singles looked forward to instead? Single On […]