What are you facing today? Is there a trial that just seems - too big? Is there an area in life where you find your self saying "I am hopeless"? Maybe it's one giant that can't seem to be taken down. Or is it the little things that add up over time choking out your joy? When we leave roots of shame in our life untilled, we can often feel hopeless. * Please note: I am not speaking to the hopelessness many experience in clinical depression or another psychological diagnosis. There are ... continue reading...
Like Minded Musings Blog
Guest Post: A Heart Check: How To Spring Clean From Your Heart Outward
Sunshine. Trees in bloom. Daffodils. Fresh air. Ah, Signs of Spring! With this new season often comes spring cleaning. As you go about decluttering your homes and life, which can be a great (and very needed) thing, can I challenge you not to forget the area that needs the most attention? Join me as I dig in over on Blogs by Christian Women. A Heart Check: How To Spring Clean From Your Heart Outward! ... continue reading...
Why Your Pre-Teen Child Is In Crisis And What You Can Do About It
Warning: This post may contain alarming information about your pre-teen child or one you know. But I believe it's necessary to share. God has opened my eyes and laid this on my heart. I can't shake it. I'm learning to embrace that obedience for me looks like sharing information and helping you any way I can. But I won't only give you information. If you've followed me for any time you know I can't leave you without application - so I've got your back! Today I'm talking with you ... continue reading...
Guest Post: How To Handle Self-Love As A Christian
There is no shortage of advice in the world on how we should handle Self-Love. As women, it can be a tricky thing to navigate well. But how should we handle the Self-Love epidemic as Christian Women? This week I am blessed to share over on Blogs By Christian Women where we are going to dive into this! Will you join the discussion and let me know how you choose to handle Self-Love as a Christian woman? Talk to you soon, Lee O Lord, You have pleaded the case for my soul; You ... continue reading...
On Mums Kids Jesus – How To Keep You Close To God As A Busy Mom
Do you often wonder where the day went when you finally crash at night? Did today leave you thinking "what happened to my time with God?" Are you in a spiritually dry place where you don't feel like He is even near ? Maybe you are in a rut with your quiet time because being a Mom is crazy busy and crazy hard? Well friend, I have goood news today! You are not alone. Over on MumsKidsJesus my friend Joanna asked 16 busy, blogging mums and moms to share how they stay close to God and ... continue reading...
How to Destroy the Roots of Shame in Your Life: I am not perfect like her
Let's Destroy the Roots of Shame-Based Living by acknowledging The Lie of Perfection. Maybe like me, you have this nagging feeling that you are somehow defective or not enough? Do you often think "I am not perfect like her?" Are you quick to compare: Your looks Your body Your husband, children, family or friends Your home, car or possessions Your homeschool Your season in life Your cooking or homemaking skills Your career or ministry to her "Perfect Life?" We stuff ... continue reading...
Living Fully Free In His Image – My Story
I'm super excited to share some of My Story over on VeiledFree today! Watch the video to find out more :) Don't like video but want the details? Here is the scoop from @veiledfree on instagram. I'm sharing my space of the Internet with this awesome stranger today, as she describes her transformation into Christianity! Make some ☕️ and look up: www.veiledfree.com and click on the blog tab. The post is called "Living Fully Free: In His Image, Not My Own." I would love to hear your thoughts ... continue reading...
How to Destroy the Roots of Shame in Your Life: I am not enough
How to Destroy the Roots of Shame in Your Life: I am not enough The eye traffics in feelings, not thoughts - Walker Evans The lie of "Not Enough" comes at us in so many directions. It's said we see a staggering number of 5000 images and ads per day, it's no wonder these doubts start to sink in. We are influenced by the world in What we need What we should look like What media and entertainment to consume What to eat What to wear Essentially we're told who we ... continue reading...
How to Destroy the Roots of Shame in Your Life: I am Unlovable
Roots of Shame Dig in Deep From an early age, it whispers lies that take root in our hearts. I am Unlovable. No one would want me the way that I am. If only I were better. We begin to believe the lie shame tells us and we start to train our thoughts, actions, and reactions. When we accept the lie of Unlovable as truth, we can begin to "wall up" our hearts towards others. Instead of being transparent and real, we put our best "masks" forward. We become overly skeptical, critical ... continue reading...
How to Destroy the Roots of Shame in Your Life
Condemning thoughts. Words or phrases - it doesn't matter. Both are equally damaging. are there roots of shame in your life? Do they flood your mind or slide into your everyday thinking? I can't trust anyone. I want someone to love me as me. I could never be happy with myself or my body. When I make a mistake I have to cover it up - they can't know I'm not perfect. I can't take off the mask and let everyone know the "real me". I am not enough. If only, if only, if ... continue reading...
Quick and Easy Recipe – Peanut Free, No Bake, Energy Bars!
Hey There! This little post is not the norm here.... But after talking with a few Moms, I believe it could still be helpful to you, so I'm going to give you the scoop! I made these again for our little peeps the other day and remembered how much we love them! We are a peanut allergy family so finding quick snacks & treats isn't always easy. Whenever we find one that's tasty, easy and I can include some healthy ingredients, I'm all game. *Please note: Affiliate links used in any of ... continue reading...
FREE eCourse Tween Spiritual Growth – Intro to Inductive Bible Study + Bible Art Journaling
I have something special that we've been working on and I just can't wait to share it with you! drumroll please ..... ok, I may be a little dramatic :) We have a FREE 10 day eCourse for your Tweens Spiritual Growth! It's where Intro to Inductive Bible Study + Bible Art Journaling 'meet' ! So I have to ask, do you or does someone you know have one ? You know, one of those sweet tweens, pre-teen, 'lil man or 'lil lady? Awesome. So do we! Because of that, I enjoy seeking out Bible study methods ... continue reading...
