I was skeptical, as many Christian films lack quality. The acting is typically subpar, and the storyline begs for depth. After a pre-release viewing, it was refreshing to discover independent filmmakers successfully sharing hope. So much so that if you're looking for a solid, wholesome movie, I encourage you to head to the theaters this week and ...
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How Do I Begin Hearing God’s Voice?
source Last week I challenged you to spend 1% of your day in the Word and in prayer realizing that 1% is only 15 minutes a day. Doesn't it seem worth this small amount of time knowing that it will cause you to grow, change, and begin to hear God's voice? In her book Discerning the Voice of God: How to Recognize When God is Speaking, ...
Book Study & Giveaway: Discerning the Voice of God.
source When you think back through your years on this earth, what have been those key moments that have changed your life? Maybe it was a sermon at church. A book that you read. A conversation with a friend. A camp or retreat you attended. Those moments in time that were pivotal to your maturity and growth. ...
What Are You Craving?
What do you crave? Kind of an interesting question, I must admit. TheFreeDictionary.com defines the word "crave" as 1. To have an intense desire for. 2. To need urgently; require. 3. To beg earnestly for; implore. So, what do you have an intense desire for, need urgently, and beg earnestly for? The "Sunday School" ...
The Best Fiction Series I Have Read
Pin It Life is good. Okay marriage. Three happy kids. Good jobs. Financial stability. Lovely home. What more could a family ask for? But what happens when you strip it all away? What happens when life is no longer easy and peaceful? No longer is electricity, communication services, and ...
The Book that Will Transform Your Life
Have you read it? It is by far the most influential fiction book that I have ever read. And I would guess many of you would agree with me. Just say the title Redeeming Love and it will bring immediate reactions. Based on the story of Gomer and Hosea, author Francine Rivers transports the reader back to the California Gold Rush ...
Are You Unglued?
Pin It This is going to be an unusual review because I am going to tell you to right now to click on the below link and put this book in your cart. You will thank me! Unglued Devotional: 60 Days of Imperfect Progress by Lisa Terkeurst is an incredible book and you will be blessed and encouraged. And because this is an unusual ...
Practical Anger Management Skills
If you are the mom of a child preschool age or older, you probably have a tendency to “blow up” at random times. And if you are like me, you desire to add a few anger management techniques to your toolbox. Below I am going to share ideas that I have learned from Julie Ann Barnhill's book She's Gonna Blow! as well as techniques I use myself to ...
Help for Anger Management #6
A couple of weeks ago I featured a week-long series in which I shared little nuggets of wisdom that I gleaned from Julie Ann Barnhill's book She's Gonna Blow!: Real Help for Moms Dealing with Anger. Today I want to share another practical tips to use in your own life. Wisdom Point #6 - So many times I mentally review my job ...
Helping Anger Management #5
This week I have shared several key points from Julie Ann Barnhill's book, She's Gonna Blow!. I pray that you gleaned some tips to add to your toolbox. But what if after reading all of the key points you are still coming up short? What if you have read all of the posts, researched online, talked to girlfriends, and begged God all to ...