Faith has feet! Have you ever gone to a grocery store, Target, or even the mall and noticed they conveniently have motion activated doors? As I am carting out the stuff I’ve bought, all I have to do is keep walking and the doors open in front of me. Faith operates in the same way.
Read MoreAre you naturally minded or spirit minded? Natural-minded people have a hard time receiving spiritual things. It takes someone who is strong in spirit to receive everything that God has for them. You may wonder, how do you know you’re strong in spirit? There are different ways that you can know that you are spiritually strong.
Read MoreRead that again. The weight of the world is not meant for your shoulders. Hard to believe? I get it! You’re busy raising kids and building a healthy marriage.
Read MoreWhat’s limiting you? God’s Word says, “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has in store for those who love Him and are called according to His purposes.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
Read MoreWhat does it mean to be free? The word free is defined as to not be under the control or power of another. Another definition reads, not to be confined or imprisoned. John 8:36 says, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” We don’t know true freedom until we come into a relationship with Jesus Christ.
Read MoreWe want to take a few minutes for you to pause and breathe in a bit of advice. Maybe it’s not even advice but permission. Permission to live, to enjoy, reflect, and pause.
Read MoreIt’s winter but love is in the air! As Valentine’s Day gets closer, you may be wondering, “how can I plan a date in cold, snowy weather?” Remember, it is always important to celebrate the love that God blessed you with regardless of the season. So, grab your honey and enjoy some of these fun activities that will make you sad to see the snow melt and the trees blossom.
Read MoreChocolate cake with a hot lava chocolate center…Maybe for 2? And it’s quick and easy to make? Yes!! Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate?
Read MoreDo you have trouble saying “no” to people? Do you feel continually frustrated by the pull to be everything to everyone? I want to take a minute and introduce you to the concept of boundaries. A boundary is defined as a line that marks the limits of an area, or a dividing line. There are areas in your life that deserve to be marked with limits. From relationships to time, a dividing line will keep your values in order, your time manageable, and your soul refreshed.
Read MoreThe Lord has become my Encourager, my Deliverer, my Comforter, my Healer, my ever-present help in time of need, and my friend. And little by little, day after day, He faithfully continues to mold and shape my life (our lives) for His greater honor and glory.
Read MoreSometimes the stress, the hustle, the things--all the things--get in the way of us truly enjoying the life around us. Life is busy, life is messy, and the easy thing to do is to check out--to go on emotional autopilot. God never wanted you to become a robot; He made your emotions. He made you to actually enjoy--not to just survive-- life.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you truly rested? Maybe you have been waiting all year for a vacation--the chance to lounge back in a chair and get some sun. Maybe your idea of rest is sleeping in on Saturday or heading to the gym. Most of us would define rest as disengaging from stress. When my kids were babies, I remember people telling me to make sure that I got enough rest. Their intentions, although sweet, were almost laughable. The responsibility I carried to take care of tiny humans did not afford me the opportunity to rest.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to think beyond yourself? The world uses the word charity as a description of doing good for others. This word, charity can mean different things to people, but to me it means to share hope. Hope that people still do care about other people. Hope that compassion and love still exist today.
Read MoreAre you running your world or is your world running you? Are you tired of being bullied by piles of laundry, grocery lists, and PTA meetings? When is the last time you sat down with a good book, exercised, or had quality time with your spouse? Life will run you—or you can run it.
Read MoreDo you ever wish you had more time? Do you ever think you could be more productive if there were just a few hours more in your day? Do the things that are important to you keep getting shuffled to the next day and then the next day because of small tasks that consume your schedule? Let’s take a minute and talk about a way to maximize your twenty-four hours.
Read MoreThe holiday season is my favorite time to play with different makeup looks! Whether you have a holiday party to attend or want to get extra glam at home, it’s time to bring out your makeup goodies and try something new!
Read MoreWhat personality type are you? I feel like I am asked this question of self-awareness often. There has been an Enneagram craze that leaves everyone analyzing the behaviors of one another based on this personality quiz.
Read MoreThe Holidays are a time meant for relaxing and spending time with family, although relaxing isn’t something that often gets associated with the holidays. You more commonly hear words like stressful and overwhelmed especially around hosting parties or the holiday dinner. This holiday season you can rest in peace and enjoy your hosting experience with these simplified hosting ideas.
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