I just love the 90’s romantic movie Sleepless in Seattle, the one with Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. They both have sleepless nights while thinking about finding true love. Well, I don’t know about you but my sleepless nights are kind of different in hot, muggy Florida this time of the year. They aren’t romantic in the slightest, and they usually have something to do with a snoring husband or an over-active bladder. Have you ever spent most of the night awake, wishing you could just go back to sleep? Whether it’s your crying baby, the obnoxious cat, your anxious mind, or …
8 Tips for Moving Quiet Time from “Want To” to “Get To”
Mom, when was the last time you had an unhurried quiet time with your heavenly Father? For many moms today that sounds great, but unrealistic. While we all know that consistent, quality time with God is necessary to develop intimacy, life often gets in the way. We oversleep from exhaustion. Or the kids wake early. Or the phone rings. Most Christian women express a desire to spend regular time with God. Yet often something breaks down between the “want to” and the “get to.” Desire for a daily quiet time is not enough. Whether you’re a young mom, emptynester, or …