What is Advent? And should my family celebrate Advent?

Advent: noun; the arrival of a notable person, thing, or event Advent in Christianity: the first season of the Christian church year, leading up to Christmas and including the four preceding Sundays. Before we left the Amish culture, I had... Continue reading →

9 Ways You can Influence Your Child’s Spiritual Growth

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No doubt, a mom has the greatest influence on her child’s life. Either positively or negatively, how she lives her day to day life, has the power to bless or distress her child. But, it’s not easy having this awesome... Continue reading →

The Heart Of Your Home ~ A Treasure Worth Building

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Often heard when speaking of a wife’s role, Proverbs 14:1 simply states, “A wise woman builds her house, but with her hands the foolish one tears hers down.” The verses following that, are largely unsung, but we can find nine... Continue reading →

5 Ways to Carry Influence

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Most women I know want their life to be one that has an impact on others; on that will carry influence wherever we go and make a lasting impression for what is good and right and true. Isaiah 33:15-16 gives... Continue reading →

30 Scriptures for Leading Your Life Well

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Leadership and what it looks like to lead is defined differently by everyone. Some say it’s the guy on the top rung, the woman on the stage, or possibly the most knowledgeable. I believe leadership can be wrapped up in... Continue reading →

5 Prayers God Answers

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Many women ask, “Am I praying in a way that God will answer me?” Often I don’t know how to answer that question. I know He hears. I know He answers. However, as I have shared before, there are times prayer can... Continue reading →

5 Ways we Hinder our Prayers

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Occasionally when we pray, we hear no answer. I believe there are three reasons for this: It is not God’s perfect time, yet. God may want to use this trial to teach us something great about Himself, or He may... Continue reading →

A Promise from God’s Word When Life Overwhelms

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Sometimes in life we meet these rough patches and strength seem to fail us, you know? The times when your life looks very little like you imagined, nothing like you planned, and very little like it could ever be enjoyed... Continue reading →

A Powerful Strategy Against Parenting Fears

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She was two. We were baking cookies. I turned around for a split second at the counter, and when I turned back, she was devouring a healthy portion of cookie dough. She’d snatched it from the baking sheet, and was... Continue reading →

A Prayer for Your Child’s Future

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Praying for the Lord to inhabit your child’s future will help protect and guide them throughout their whole life. A Prayer for Your Child’s Future Father God, thank You for these children You have entrusted to my care. I pray... Continue reading →