Do you view Christmas as a season of happiness and joy, or one of grief and sorrow? Often as we approach the Holidays, the grief of missing loved ones becomes a heavy load. I lost my Mom unexpectedly 17 years ago. I've experienced the roller coaster of emotions, pain and heartache that can accompany this time of year. With grief, there is a line I seek to walk. A line that includes remembrance leading to God's peace and joy. But I need to be intentional. If I cross that line and go on my ... continue reading...
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How To Create 5 Christmas Gifts For Under $10 Right Now!
While we seek to keep our focus on Christ at Christmas, the gift-giving part of the holiday is a fantastic second! I get goosebumps just thinking about it :) Do you keep a tight Christmas budget? (there's an excellent post on that here) Or do you simply have a long list of people to give to? Either way, I've got something I hope will help! This is How To Create 5 Christmas Gifts For Under $10 Right Now! We've been in both places almost every year. You want to give unique gifts, ... continue reading...
30 Random Acts of Kindness For the Special Needs Mom {Guest Post}
Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. ~Sally Koch When we take advantage of the opportunities God gives us each day to encourage others, it not only blesses those in our life but it blesses our hearts as well. If you happen to have a special needs Mom in your midst, you have been given a unique opportunity. You have the ability to build her up in a BIG way with some simple Random Acts of Kindness. Moms of children with special needs (of any type) ... continue reading...
Will You Choose Praise Today? You Should. Here’s How.
His bright blue eyes looked up at me and welled up with tears. I'm sorry Mommy. Oh, my heart. I knew at that moment I had a choice to make. Am I going to choose praise or sink into the pit? It can be so hard to do the right thing in the moment, can't it? Sometimes the valleys in life do allow us to see things more clearly but choosing to praise God despite what we are feeling? That can be tough. More often than not our choices become clouded by the daily ... continue reading...
Biblical Encouragement For The Special Needs Mom {Guest Post}
Please know I am only sharing based on my personal experiences. I understand the care of a special needs child varies greatly. Today I hope to share some encouragement from God's word to your heart as you make the best decisions you can for your individual parenting situation. shared with the permission of my sweet daughter... I sat on the floor next to her begging God to calm her spirit. We were almost 2 hours into our daily bedtime battle. Tears streamed down my face as she ... continue reading...
Why Don’t I Want My Daughter to Have Self-Esteem?
I know, it sounds awful right? I don't want my daughter to have self-esteem. Why would a mom who claims to have a passion for equipping tween girl's hearts say something like that? Why wouldn't she want to teach her daughters to have self-esteem? Simply put, I believe God has something greater in store for them! When we focus on self-esteem we are looking to ourselves for the answer to some core questions. Heart-based concerns that God, our creator, has already answered. We're asking ... continue reading...
Faith vs. Fear: Is It Worth The Fight? {Guest Post}
Learning to fight fear with faith is an ongoing battle. But is it worth the fight? "Most people base their entire life on what they are afraid of" That quote has stuck in my mind through the years. I mean think about it. Can it really be true? I believe it can.. Often I ask myself if I am living a life based on faith or fear. Fear causes me to hold back instead of stepping out. Sometimes I react in fear and step out in the wrong direction. If I don't battle back, fear drips into all ... continue reading...
6 WAYS TO BUILD GODLY CHARACTER IN YOUR TWEEN {Guest Post}
Parenting any age it’s easy to get lost in analyzing our children’s behavior. The tweens are no different. Parent and child alike find themselves in an awkward stage of “is it too much or not enough?” Throw in “testing limits” and the start of hormones and we begin to see we are in new parenting territory! Soon we have as many questions as they do! Why are they responding that way? What can we do to change it (or just please make it stop!)? How can we get actually get through to them? What ... continue reading...
Why Every Woman Needs To Join A Prayer Challenge
Just the word prayer can bring up so many emotions. Does prayer make you feel awkward, confused or terrified? Or are you on the opposite end feeling excited and wanting to learn more? No matter where you are at in your spiritual walk, prayer should be a priority. Prayer is communication with God. It is our chance to share our heart but also to hear from Him. Prayer can be such a comfort to us! His word tells us to pray continually. We can tap into His strength in prayer and it can give us ... continue reading...
Condemnation or Conviction: What Are You Listening To?
Her response came through on the phone instantly. Her tone was sweet, yet serious, and loaded with love. "That's condemnation. It's from the enemy. You kick those thoughts out right now and go get in God's word!" She was right. I knew it. In fact, I knew better, I have been there often. I had fought condemning thoughts for two days. Already tired of constant submission, I started to let go of the truth between condemnation and conviction. Condemnation always takes you away from God, ... continue reading...
3 Keys to a Successful Homeschool Co-op {Guest Post}
Do you ever wonder what it would take to start or maintain a successful homeschool co-op? Are you thinking you need to live in a homeschool friendly city? Can you only start one if you are surrounded by a like minded community, organized field trips and are close to many activities? We live in a homeschool friendly city now, but that wasn't always the case for us. Whether your city is "homeschool friendly" or not, I believe being part of a homeschool co-op can greatly enhance your ... continue reading...
Girls Created to Shine: Equipping Tween Girls to Pursue Their Identity in Christ
I bet you know the feeling. You want to teach your daughter she's valued by God. To encourage her to embrace the unique and beautiful way God created her. You desire to equip her heart to rest fully in Him. For her to know her true identity in Christ. I do too friend. I just didn't know how to begin. As I prayed, read scripture, studied my own girl's hearts and researched the tween age group I began to see the depth and truth of Proverbs 4:23. Keep your heart with all vigilance, for ... continue reading...
