*Disclosure: This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. Ephesians 6:14-18 (NIV)14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which … [Read more…]
*This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. We are into April meaning a quarter of 2018 is already over! So I wanted to take the opportunity to provide a guided checkup. Don’t miss the free worksheet at the end of the post! Quarter Checkup – Goal Did you make a New Year’s … [Read more…]
Sometimes God seems silent. I can’t hear Him. Or I don’t feel His presence. Those days can feel lonely and self-doubt may creep in. If I don’t anchor myself to truth I can float throughout the day and my emotions can crash on top of me. God’s word is always comforting but sometimes I need … [Read more…]
*Disclosure – This post may contain affiliates. Read the full disclosure here. Here’s my confession. I’m completely a Martha. I’m a list maker. A planner. A to-do checker. I’m even one of those people who will add an item … [Read more…]
*Disclosure: Post may contain affiliate links. See full disclosure here. According to Merriam-Webster, to compare is to examine the character or qualities of especially in order to discover resemblances or differences; to view in relation to. We innately make comparisons where ever we go and do. The food we pick in the grocery store. Clothes we pick … [Read more…]
The best novels are the ones that have the greatest character development. They start the novel with flaws and weaknesses. Then they face adversities. Have ups and downs. And ultimately they are better off people in the end. At least somewhat. The best novels have growth of some kind. But sometimes the growth isn’t so … [Read more…]
Come out of the Shadows – Embrace Your True Identity “You’re too sensitive.” “Stop being so sensitive.” If I collected change every time I had heard those sentences when I was growing up I would be living in a far nicer home. What sentence is popping in your head? I know there’s one there because … [Read more…]
To “love your neighbor as yourself” – You have to love yourself Jesus tells us that the second greatest commandment is to ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ – Matthew 22:39 NIV And throughout the bible we see examples of love and sacrifice for one another. One of the greatest stories of this connection with fellow man is through David and … [Read more…]
Working Moms – You are Still Important and Relevant to Your Children Aside from maternity leave, I have always been a working mom. When our oldest was just five months old we moved from Nebraska to Wisconsin for a job opportunity for me. So to start with, my husband stayed home with him. That remained … [Read more…]
Change is Necessary for Growth It’s often said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. While that is not the actual definition of insanity, it does make a good point. I often work with individuals who describe wanting to change an aspect of their … [Read more…]