Do you feel trapped inside of a troubled marriage? What once began with hope and the promise of joy has turned into despair and more hard work than you feel you can handle… Take hope today because our God is a fighter who has a lot to say about troubling situations. Yes, there are many…
4 Powerful Ways Christians Should Respond to Gossip
Gossip is contagious and is one of the best strategies the enemy uses to divide us as Christians! It plays on the small (and sometimes large) thought we already have in our heads and tempts us into engaging further in discussions that only do harm to us or to others. No one, really, is immune…
11 Benefits of Serving God in Your Youth
I didn’t grow up in the church. Actually, I didn’t start going to church until well into my 40’s! As such, my daughter didn’t get plugged into the church until the year she started 6th grade. She began serving in the children’s ministry that year and has continued serving all through middle school and now…
Making Quality Time with Family a Priority with a Busy School Schedule
Days at the beach, playing in the sand and sunshine. Picnics at the park with friends, everyone talking and laughing after chasing each other until breathless. Late-night campfires with smores and sparklers. Playing soccer after supper until the shadows grow long and the sky turns pink. We are having a wonderful summer! I must confess…
What Does the Bible Say About Blessing Those Who Persecute You
Have you ever been purposefully hurt by another person? Be it verbal, physical, emotional, it all hurts us down to our core. Sometimes it can even be accidental, yet when we are hurt by another person we can tend to see everything as purposeful. I don’t know about you, but in these situations, my natural…
10 Principles for Staying in Love for a Lifetime
Is it possible to stay in love for a lifetime? I believe it is. When I was just sixteen years old, I met and married the man I would remain with for the next forty-nine years. It ended suddenly when he was killed in an accident. But, for all those years, we loved each other…
8 Back To School Scriptures To Pray For Your Special Needs Child
While many parents are rejoicing to send their kids back to school, we special needs moms have a bit of hesitation. The start of school means: more exposure to germs and illnesses which could lead to illness or hospitalization, endless IEP meetings, and parent conferences, or the possibility that our child may get made fun…
13 Powerful Back to School Verses to Pray Over Your Kids
Back to school season is a time of excitement and worry for both parents and kids. During the summer, we have our kids close to us – for us to look over and protect from the tactics of the enemy. But once school begins, they are away from us for a significant period of each…
13 Creative Youtube Bible Journaling Channels to Follow
Creative Bible journaling is such a fun and creative way to study the Bible! More and more women (and teens) are tapping into their inner creative as a way to remember verses of Scripture. There are so many beginner and advanced techniques to use and it can be overwhelming if you are just getting started.…
Using Your Talents for God: Bible Lessons from Captain America
There are times when movies can teach us about real-life. As I watched Captain America: The First Avenger, I was surprised at the lessons that surfaced about using your talents for God. Don’t worry, I’m going to share every last one of them with you. Before we start, let me warn you: there will be…
21 Psalms About Hope and Healing For Special Needs Moms
The Book of Psalms is an incredibly rich book. These 150 chapters are filled with songs and poems written for and about our great and holy God. It features the hilltop praises and valley lamentations of at least seven contributing authors. Can you relate to these places? As special needs moms, we are on a…
16 Characteristics of a Godly Marriage
What is a godly marriage? How can I have a healthy marriage? Both are questions I’ve asked over the years as it felt like I had neither. It is so easy to feel hopeless when marriage is hard. Today I will share 16 Characteristics of a Godly Marriage you can start building today to have…