5 Questions We Are Asking Moms & 5 Questions We Are Asking Ministry Leaders

Recently, while I was speaking at an event, I scanned the sea of beautiful faces and was brought to tears. A church full of women worshipping God together. It was truly a beautifully breath-taking thing and I couldn’t help but think how it made God’s heart smile to see His daughters praising Him with one voice. I wondered about those precious women and where they had been that day – what their eyes had seen, what their hearts had felt. I wondered what they had been through, their hopes, their dreams, their insecurities, their failures. God has called the women on …

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What Worked for Me in 2015

Have you ever heard of the post-Christmas blues? It’s a thing, I’m sure of it. I’ve seen it a lot in friends and family. All the excitement and planning of Christmas culminates in a day of joy and then…..it’s over. I have to admit, I’m pretty sure I haven’t had it once since becoming an adult. Don’t get me wrong, I love Christmas. But as an introvert Christmas pushes me over the edge of the socializing cliff, and I can’t wait to detox. That’s what I think December 26th should be called: Christmas Detox Day. Honestly, I get more excited …

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Why discipline is like raising sunflowers

Why Discipline Is Like Raising Sunflowers

Of all the hats we wear as moms, my least favorite is referee. Some days it seems I have no chance to enjoy my children because all my energy is spent on mediating their squabbles. This was especially true when they were smaller. Here’s a typical scene: “Moooooom! She pinched me!” My older daughter, five years old at the time, accused her little sister of unprompted abuse. “She! Took! My! Bear!” My two-year-old sputtered her defense. “Did you take your sister’s bear?” “No. I had it first!” Sure, that old trick. I knelt to eye-level with my toddler. “Did you …

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A Sunday Morning Battle Plan

“MOM!” it felt like the hundredth time I heard my name hollered in the fifteen minutes my kids had been awake. This is Sunday. It is the Lord’s DAY! WHY is everything so hard? My mind churned as frustration pulsed into my shoulders and head. “Help me Jesus,” I pleaded as I heard my name again. Some Sundays are just difficult. So here are a few ways to help get you ready for Sunday mornings so you can make it to church without yelling. Plan ahead. Have everyone set out outfits the night before. That means you too…Get jewelry out, …

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MATRIARCHS – An Invitation to Our Online Bible Study Beginning January 4th!

If you can’t read this in your view, please click this link. MATRIARCHS! They are the women who have gone before us. Trailblazers, world-changers, women who have paved the pathway for women everywhere. Join us for our 13 week study of the MATRIARCHS and discover the God who was personally involved in their lives is the same God who is personally involved in our lives!  This is a thorough Bible Study for women of all ages and stages of life! Beginning January 4th, you will receive your MATRIARCHS Bible Study in your inbox, complete with a teaching video, a teaching …

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Understanding God’s Forgiveness

I can’t go one more second dragging this shackle around. I’ve been a prisoner inside myself and didn’t even know it. I thought I’d forgiven myself many years ago. And I thought I had really understood what it meant when I was saved by Christ; my old life and sins are forgiven, and I have a new abundant life with Jesus.  But lately the PAIN has been unbearable from a sin from so long ago. I refuse to bring this into the new year with me. I’m leaving it here with you…to do whatever you want with it. Some may judge, some …

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Top Gadgets To Make Mom’s Life Easier in 2016!

Must-have gadgets to make Momma’s life so much easier in 2016! Click To Tweet Do you loathe spending time on housekeeping? Are you ready to shave hours off your daily chores? Check out these gadgets which are sure to make your busy life more manageable in 2016! Roomba  This is my personal favorite. Touch a button–and walaaaaa—the floor is clean. This robotic vacuum cleans up after the kids and pets so you don’t have to! It easily glides from wood floor to carpet, and docks onto the charging base all on its own! Because this vacuum works so hard, you will …

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Today…Give 5 Away!

Jesus comes for a visit. He walks through your front door. You’re overwhelmed by His glorious presence.   He sits at your table. You offer Him water; feeling silly as you do; since He’s Living water. He asks to see your children who are playing in the next room. As you enter, a sense of embarrassment consumes you. Not because of their rowdy playing; but because of the number of toys stuffed in toy bins and covering the floor; the toys they no longer play with that you’d intended to give to the less fortunate before Christmas. Your children run into Jesus’s arms. He blesses them; then …

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Merry Christmas from Our Families to Yours!

“For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6 (NKJV) As we gather together in homes around the world to celebrate the birth of Christ, we are reminded that Jesus came to give hope, peace, and salvation to all who would not only believe with their heads, but receive Him with their hearts. We are here as individuals and as a ministry because Jesus came to a cradle some 2000 years …

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