How to Pick a Word for the Year

A few years ago I hopped on the pick-a-word-for-the-year train. I thought it was a little silly at first, but I wanted to do what the cool kids were doing ?, so I decided to give it a shot. I had a hard... Continue reading →

What is Advent? And should my family celebrate Advent?

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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 →

10 Attributes of God

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I love Thanksgiving and all the hustle & bustle that follows in preparation for Christmas, but far too often I get side tracked and by my to-do list. Tensions rise, hurry takes over and we are left feeling emptier than... Continue reading →

Are we Studying the Bible Wrong?

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What are our expectations from a Bible study? I was once a good little Bible Study girl myself, attending as many Bible studies a possible, happily filling in the blanks and proudly placing each completed Bible study in a designated... Continue reading →

Seven Reasons you can Trust God

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Sometimes it’s hard to trust God. We wonder why we’re going through this tough time. We can’t quite wrap our minds around what is happening. Sometimes we even wonder if God knows what is going on. But, as hard as... 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 Protect Your Husband’s Heart

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“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her…she will do him good and not evil all the days of her life.” ~Proverbs 31:11-12~ As I pondered these verses I found myself wondering, “Does my husband’s heart safely trust... Continue reading →

Three Ways Fasting Enriches Your Spiritual Walk

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A regular question I get is, “Am I fasting properly? How do I know I’m doing it right?” Personally, I’ve wondered, “Why fast in the first place? Is it going to help my situation?” In biblical times, fasting was associated with... 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 →