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Warning! 4 Signs You Are Spiritually Struggling

If you’ve been a believer for any length of time, you have likely been caught in this scenario … You’re doing your thing, trying your best to grow in your relationship with God. Maybe you’re spending some time God’s word, prayer and going to church […]

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Confessions of a Nagging Wife and 5 Prayers to Combat It!

I really did ask him three times already. Is he just not listening? Is it not important to him? I know he’s busy but he can’t find some way to get that done? Isn’t setting time aside for us or our children a priority instead […]

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She Told Me I Was Fat. That Day Lasted a Lifetime: What A Mistake!

I was called into her office. I couldn’t help but notice how cold everything felt. It was impersonal and gray. But this was the moment I had been waiting for. Did I have a chance at this modeling thing? Could I make the cut? She […]

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3 Ways to be Intentional in Teaching Godly Character + Giveaway!

“Do as I say, not as I do.” I understand Mom. You truly want to teach your children Godly Character but often you fall into the trap above. I have been there. I get it. But I’ve also learned one key thing. If teaching Godly character […]

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The Ultimate Resource Kit for Your Tween Girl!

If you’re fighting the battle for your pre-teen daughters heart, we’re here to help! I’ve compiled a FREE list of 100’s of resources for you! *Please note: Affiliate links used in any of our posts are personal to us. We must use and love the products we […]

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5 Lessons I Learned From My Mom’s Unexpected Death

I still remember the way my knees felt. I have never, before that point, or thankfully since, been taken to my knees with such a quickness. I remember the phone feeling like a ton of bricks. I remember hearing a cry… or a scream? and […]

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Raising Godly Girls To Be In The World But Not Of It – A 25 Day Event!

Join us for Daily Encouragement, Tips, and Resources to Equip #GirlMoms to Raise Godly Girls To Be In The World But Not Of It! 25 Bloggers, Girls and Girl Moms are coming together to share wisdom and talk about the tough topics to help […]

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How to Make a Manna Jar – A Unique, Encouraging & Personalized Christian Gift!

You know that feeling when you actually find the perfect gift for a friend or loved one? Ahhh …. nailed it! If you’re like me, it warms your heart, makes you smile and it actually blesses YOU in the process of giving! Well, I want […]

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When Scripture to Battle Anger Doesn’t Work

What Do You Do When God’s Word Doesn’t Work? All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness. 2 Timothy 3:16 If you’ve battled anger for any length of time, you’ve probably memorized […]

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Tackling the Hard Issues with Your Tween

At my 24 week checkup of child number 2, the ultrasound technician happily informed me that the precious bundle of joy I was carrying was a boy. I cried. No, I wept, maybe wailed is more like it. I did NOT want a boy. I […]

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Navigating Sibling Relationships in the Tween Years

I remember the moment well when each one of my children met their new sibling. It honestly felt like time stood still. As a mom of five children, I cherished this moment when the first connection would be made. A sibling connection that would last […]

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3 Steps To Loving Your Tween On Purpose

I got the word ‘tween’ all wrong when I first heard it a few months ago! I thought it referred to young adults in their late teens and early twenties! There is a ‘tw’ and an ‘een’ in there, after all! And when I mentioned […]

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From Postpartum Depression to Joy in Motherhood-You Are Not Alone Episode 3

FROM POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION TO JOY IN MOTHERHOOD: EQUIPPING MOMS TO FULFILL THE GREAT COMMISSION AT HOME { EPISODE 3 } In Episode 3 of You Are Not Alone, Marisa Boonstra of Called to Mothering shares how God brought her through postpartum depression to joy in […]

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Praying For Your Tween Child’s Salvation

This post was quite personal. It was shared on Mother’s Day. We have an amazing Mom who shared with us on the most important topic to a Mother’s heart. Praying for Your Tweens Salvation. She gives you a transparent view of what this has looked like in […]

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How to Stop the Back Talk, Attitude and Sass from your Tween Child!

One of the most common battles we can face in tween to teen parenting is the battle of the mouth. Maybe you saw the signs and thought it was coming. Or perhaps you found yourself completely in awe of what just came out of your […]

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What’s Inside the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle 2018?

” Homemaking is easy. I’ve got it all under control.” Said no woman. ever. How true is that? If we’re being honest we need help. Lots of help. And that’s ok – it’s even a good thing! God created us as individuals with unique experiences, […]

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Homeschool Encouragement for When You Want To Quit: Homeschool Encouragement and Inspiration Series

Oh friend. I can’t tell you what year in your homeschooling journey it will happen to you, but I can tell you it is likely to happen. The words “I want to quit homeschooling” will come out. Maybe it surprises you or possibly you realize […]

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2 Foolish Objections to Forgiveness in a Christian Marriage + Giveaway!

Bitter. Resentful. In denial. Everything I touched seemed to fall apart – just like me – falling apart. Nothing was going right in my life – including my marriage. Christian Marriage… Biblical Marriage… no amount of Perspective shift could change the fact that it was […]

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Reclaiming Hope and Joy in Your Marriage – You Are Not Alone Episode 2

Reclaiming Hope and Joy in Your Marriage In Episode 2 of You Are Not Alone, Tiffany Montgomery from Hope Joy in Christ shares how God turned real-life trials into a ministry of Biblical Discipleship of other women and a Hopeless Marriage, to one Reclaimed and […]

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5 Day Parenting Challenge – Parenting With an Eternal Perspective!

Is your parenting in need of a reboot? Whether it’s life’s circumstances, struggles in marriage, kids changing ages and stages or a time of spiritual struggle we can easily lose our eternal perspective in parenting and switch to “survival mode”. Here’s the good news friend! […]

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2 Must Read Character Building Fiction Books for Tweens

Normally, I let my children choose what they read. No biggie. I want to encourage a love for reading. But at bedtime, if I’m the one reading to them, Mom gets to choose the book. No, they don’t technically need me to read to them […]

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Growing in Faith, Hope and Wholeness from the Darkness of Depression – Episode 1

Growing in Faith, Hope, and Wholeness from the Darkness of Depression Join us today as Candace from His Mercy is New and Love, Mercy Oils transparently shares her journey from the darkness of depression into the light of the Savior! Listen Now! Candace […]

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Are You Easily Broken?

When was the last time you were completely broken? I sat there crushed. That morning at church was not normal. Almost immediately I found myself overtaken by a massive wave of emotion. Words stripped away “the cares of the world” that entangled me and brought my heart […]

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Help for Handling Tween Daughter Emotions

I asked her to clean the bathroom like I had a hundred times before. But this time she screamed, “Why do I have to clean the bathroom? I hate having to clean the bathroom when I have so many disgusting brothers!” She does indeed have so […]