Spiritual growth can be hard as a homemaker and mother. We often feel pulled in a million different directions. Use these articles to refresh your soul as you pursue Jesus throughout your motherhood and faith journey.
I am overcommitted, it is one of my worst characteristics. To know me [Jamie], is to know that if a new opportunity arises, I will jump on it like white on rice. I LOVE saying yes. Being a yes girl leads to living a busy life. “A busy bee” that is what my mom calls […]
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As a blonde headed girl in pigtails gazing wistfully out the window, my daydream was nowhere near the expected prince charming whisking me away to a glorious life of castles and fairy tales. While most girls dreamed of marrying Mr. Right and having darling babies, my longings took another road entirely. My first recollection of
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Not too long ago my toddler learned to say sorry and please. He is a repeating robot as he utilizes his newly acquired manners. Yet the phrase ‘thank you’ has been just as prevalent of teaching as the other two phrases, and yet he has resisted putting those words into practice. How do we find ways to practice gratitude in our homes that teach kids gratitude? How do we instruct our children not just to say grateful things, but to practice family gratitude daily in their hearts?
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In 3 John verse 4, the apostle John said to the congregation, “no greater joy do I have than this: that I should hear that my children go on walking in the truth.” The children that the Apostle John referred to here was the Christian disciples. Yet, parents can absolutely echo these sentiments as they
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What are my earthly treasures? I’m referring to those tangible things that cause me to think I need more storage to house it all. Thinking of every room in my house, I have too much in my kitchen, too much in my closets, too much in my craft studio, too much in my attic! Have
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While we can’t change our conditions or how individuals treat us, we can pick the frame of mind we grasp. When we take a gander at Jesus’ life, we see a portion of life’s hardest circumstances and conditions. He led a wide range of individuals, came eye to eye with Satan, and most importantly, died
Every country has their own natural wonder. They may have mountains, volcanoes, beaches, snow, hot springs, the list goes on. God has created a variety of plants, animals, fruits, landscapes, and other creations for us to enjoy. Nature reveals God and His greatness and love.
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We then can “love our neighbor” when we could just as easily turn our back on them. Christ surprised us often with his kindness. He had the ability to see beyond the exterior and move past the ugliness and selfishness and touch a life that needed touching.
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As long as I can remember, I’ve loved to speak life into other people. I’m a born encourager, motivator, and cheerleader. I adore the little jolt of joy I get when complimenting a friend and I can see their eyes light up and watch their demeanor change. We live in a world that’s hard and
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Balancing the spinning plates of ministry, marriage, motherhood, and money-making is an act that leaves, even the highly seasoned mompruhnur, dizzy and staggering to the refuge of a hot bath.
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