A Clean Slate I pick up my house every night. I like to hear the dishwasher humming, washing that day’s dishes. I like to throw the last load of clothes in the dryer, so it will be ready for folding the next day. I want all the shoes, mail, homework, etc. all put away and out of sight. I also make sure that I’ve spent time with the Lord, served my husband, poured into my … [Read more...] about Beginning Fresh
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A Reading of My Christmas Devotional
Hi Friends, I wanted to invite you today to listen in to Day 1 of Christmas Communion. It is such a wonderful way to savor the Savior this season. We can do it any day, any time of the year, really! But today, I invite you to lean in and listen. We can choose thankful hearts and notice the work of God. It is in our realm to do! But then to sit down and REFLECT on what He … [Read more...] about A Reading of My Christmas Devotional
7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas
How can we allow God to be a relevant part of our family this Christmas? "Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV Here are 7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas: 1. We Talk about Our Experiences ...to Make God Real in Our Home. 2. We Pray Aloud ...to … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Make God Real in the Home THIS Christmas
Starting the Day with Jesus
Cultivating a morning routine that centers around Jesus equips you for the day. If you have ever experienced a hectic morning routine with your kids, trying to get out the door on time with every single thing seemingly going wrong--the toast burning, a dropped plate of food or spilled drink, a shoe that is nowhere to be found, arguments flying and tears flowing--then it is … [Read more...] about Starting the Day with Jesus
A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain
A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain The Mother stood firmly on the base of the mountain. She anchored herself to her sword, alert to the Enemy’s arrows of condemnation flying all around her. One of the arrows pierced her thigh, but she no longer cried out. Half a dozen arrows had already dug into her flesh, and the stings combined to form a continual ache. She gripped her … [Read more...] about A Mother’s Fight on the Mountain
