credit Earlier this week, I read a quote on Pinterest that I can't get out of my mind. "Tomorrow is the first blank page of a 365 page book. Write a good one." (Author unknown) Today is day three of 2014 and already two pages of your "book" has been written. I pray that the Challenge for Change, the past blog posts, my "A Quiet ...
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Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. Deuteronomy 6:7
A Challenge for Change: Personal Application
credit We began on Tuesday by "Diving" into the Scriptures. Yesterday I shared how "Drawing" the key words has brought depth to the Bible verses. Today I will share how I dig in for personal application and discuss what I learned. To begin, let me take you through the whole process using my prayer journal as an example. Step ...
A Challenge of Change: Drawing to Discover
credit Today is the first day of our Challenge of Change! I am thrilled that so many have decided to join this 31-day challenge to rise each morning to prayer, Scripture, and journaling. Wasn't it great to see on SISTERS and through the comments yesterday the variety of Scripture that is going to be discovered this next ...
A Challenge of Change: Are You Thirsty?
credit It had been six months since we talked but she is the friend whom time has no boundary. We picked up right where we left off talking about the highs and lows of motherhood. But as in many of our conversations, the focus veered toward the topic of devotions. I asked if she was studying anything or using any ...
A Challenge of Change: Mistakes I Have Made
credit On Friday, I welcomed you to join my challenge. A 31-day challenge to rise each morning to prayer, Scripture, and journaling. I am thrilled so many of you have decided to join me in accountability. This week I want to share with you a few things that the Holy Spirit has shared with me concerning my own quiet ...
A 31-Day Challenge of Change: Do You Dare to See What Could Happen?
credit The new year is just a few days away. As a mom, it is a time to return our kiddos to routine and raise the expectations after lax time at grandparents'. As I think about the new year, I know that there are character areas that I want to focus on with our kiddos. Loving each other with words and ...
What is Your Christmas Gift to God?
Pin It We often pack more into the four weeks of December than the entire other eleven months combined. And all in the name of Jesus! Well, that is the point. Right? Sadly, God gets pushed to the back burner as we spread cheer. Today, I encourage you to stop for a just three minutes. Grab a hot cup of ...
Christmas Traditions: Traditions to Make Your Own
So far, I have shared with you specific ideas to keep Jesus and others the center of your Christmas activities. But, I have only touched the tip of the iceberg when it comes to options. Here are a few more. But for these ideas, I am not sharing specifics, just the ideas for you to make them your own. Look through photo albums. Laugh ...
Questions You Must Ask Your Child Before He or She Opens a Present
source My kids love to open presents. I cringe at the thought. Sounds crazy that I wouldn't love the experience just as much but in reality I fear the gift-opening time. What shocking statements will my children make upon seeing the objects that have been gifted to them. Especially Bubs and Little Man with all there "struggles." ...
Why Christmas Lights Aren’t As Wonderful As We Think
source Each morning in December, I wake up to a beautifully lit Christmas tree. My husband turns on all the lights making a glow that is breath taking. Let me assure that it is not my decor that is spectacular because I am far cry from Martha Stewart. It is the individual lights that put a smile upon my face. And if it ...