Have you ever started a conversation with your teen, and you begin sharing some exciting news, or ask them questions about their day, but get no response? It is at that point you realize they are not ignoring you, they just haven’t heard you because their ears are filled with little buds of music while …
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I love January. I love the feeling of starting fresh, setting goals, and getting my priorities back in order. The New Year always motivates to me to start purging excess junk, work out a bit more regularly and stop stuffing myself with the junk that seems to find its way into my house! While I …
Have you felt called by God to be involved in a ministry of some sort? Has God stirred in your heart to step up and teach a Sunday School class, lead a small group, or serve as a greeter? Perhaps you have volunteered or maybe you are in ministry as your full time job? I …
Working out has been sort of a constant throughout my life. I grew up as a competitive athlete. I played sports through high school and college. It was just a normal part of my day and I never really though much of it. It was like another class I had to show up for. I …
My husband and I talked for several years about going somewhere warm in the winter. It sounded so lovely to escape the frozen tundra for a bit and just relax and unwind by a beach somewhere. Winters came and went with talk and wishful thinking of someday… I’m so thankful God allowed us to finally …
It doesn’t matter what age or stage my kids have been at, I have always had concerns for them. I learned early on that in no way did I have complete control over the outcome of their lives. From the time they were tiny babies I was uttering earnest prayers for them. Early on, I …
This question, how to school your kids, can be a very hot, controversial topic. People can feel so strongly one way or another. It’s hard to get an honest look at both sides. Can I share with you my story to help you in your decision? I’m a Christian mom who loves Jesus with all …
What comes to your mind when you think of fasting? Hunger? Health benefits? A practice of long ago? There has been a big fad lately for intermittent fasting, proven to provide health benefits. However, spiritual fasting is not a topic you hear discussed too often, even in Christian cirlces. I became curious about this …
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“When pride comes, then comes disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2 Humility. A Godly trait. We admire it in others. How do we get it? I’m beginning to understand how God refines us in the fiery trials, often found in our own home. Maybe you’re like me. I have found that there …