When God Knows Better

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Several years ago I had to let go of a dream, a deep desire God had given me. It seemed strange to let go of something that God himself planted in my heart yet I knew it was right. I had forgotten the story I told of this letting go until just recently. Now, on […]

8 Tips for Creating Strong, Healthy Family Bonds

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In the trenches of every day life it can seem like your family is falling apart. There are power struggles with strong-will kids, communication breakdowns with your husband and disagreements over schedules, chores, and money. Many moms wonder how they can create strong family bonds amidst the chaos. This post contains affiliate links. If you […]

Finding Time For Yourself In An Already Tight Schedule

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Like sands through the hourglass so are the days of our lives.” ~ Ed Prentiss, 1965 Sand in an hour glass is a fitting representation of time isn’t it? Flowing ever so smoothly right through our fingertips as we hopelessly try to grasp just a bit more. We never have enough and yet, when we […]

5 Reasons Goal Setting is Better than Making Resolutions

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Goals put God in the driver’s seat, rather than your might. Resolutions are typically off-the-cuff, selfish desires that sound reasonable in the moment. They rely on your will and your might to achieve them. Let’s face it. That’s like putting a cookie before a three year old and telling them not to touch it.   […]

Adding Joy: How to Laugh More At Home

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I realized something a few weeks ago – I don’t know how to laugh with my son. It’s not that I don’t know how to laugh it’s more like I don’t let myself laugh enough. Yet, laughter and joy are biblical. Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. The Bible talks about laughter and joy […]

Three Keys to Controlling Your Tongue

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Controlling your mouth can be a challenging feat when it has run free for most of your life. I have been struggling for several years to tame the tongue. Thankfully, God is gracious to us and forgives us when we mess up. And, boy have I messed up, especially with my son: “If you don’t […]

3 Areas Of Renewal You Need In Order To Keep Up With Life

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Spring is a time of renewal, growth and new life. Nature awakens from a long winter slumber and for most people, there’s an air of expectation and excitement. Consistently warmer weather means more outdoor activities and much-needed sunshine. Nature’s renewal reminds me of the areas of our lives we often neglect but should be renewing […]

Messy Life? Use It For His Glory

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I once met a precious 20-something woman.  She has a relationship with God, two adorable little girls, a handsome husband, a good church family, and …. a past that read like a good storyline for a made for TV movie. She shared her story with some 200 women at a ladies event I attended. It went something like this: Fatherless […]

Why You Should Be Honest With Your Spouse About Your Past

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If you have a checkered sexual past it can be humbling and scary to talk about it with your spouse or future spouse. No one wants to share intimate details about their life that are painful or paint them as less than perfect, especially with someone who may have had a pain and drama-free past. […]