It is no secret that reading with your child improves their learning later in life, as well as provides important “bonding” time with a parent in those early years. Too often, we simply focus on the “reading” part and not so much on “what” we are reading with them. Bible study shouldn’t just be for…
What Does the Bible Say About Loving Like God
How many times have we all heard, that God’s love is unconditional? I’m sure we all have heard this and we ponder on how we can actually love like God. Showing God’s love isn’t just a one-time thing. In fact, it’s something you have to practice every day, in order to get better. Being able to love others…
Why Were Women The First People Who Went To The Tomb And Found It Empty?
The women who went to the tomb and found it empty were there early. The night after my dad died I didn’t get much sleep. My head was racing. Memories of life with my dad played over and over in my mind like old movies. I wondered and worried about what life would be like…
The Best Women’s Bible Study Coloring Journals
Let’s face it. Studying the Bible can be hard on the eyes when reading it from a traditional Bible. All black text on a white background doesn’t make for the best conditions for really diving deep and remembering what you are reading! Have you considered a Women’s Bible Study Coloring Journal? These coloring journals not…
Never on the Sidelines Because God Chose Me
I remember standing on the white line in gym class waiting to be chosen for a team in a game of kickball. It seemed like I stood for hours wanting to hear my name called, but no one ever picked me. Again, I was the last one left chosen. I walked over to the team…
Finding Rest When You Are Having A Second Baby With A Toddler At Home
You finally feel like you are starting to master this parenting gig….when suddenly the reality of having a second baby with a toddler at home hits you! Pregnancy the first time around can be challenging enough, but when you are having a second child with a toddler already keeping you on your toes, pregnancy becomes a…
The Best Large Print Bibles for the Visually Impaired Christian
For many of us, reading a physical Bible is often difficult because of the very small print. Back in my younger days, this wasn’t an issue. However, now that I’m getting older and my eyesight is fading, finding nice large print Bibles has been at the top of my list so I can read without…
What Does the Bible Say About Simple Living?
Minimalism is trendy and all the rage, but did you ever wonder if there are Bible verses about simple living? In my quest to work hard and create a quality life for my family, it was easy to get swept away by the current of the world’s culture and I soon found myself in a…
Becoming a Mom for the First Time Changed My Life
I held my son through another meltdown and felt my own tears welling up. I knew becoming a mom for the first time would be hard as my transition to motherhood already included miscarriage, infertility, and international adoption. My tears during this tantrum weren’t just from physical exhaustion of motherhood. They came from a place…
What If I Don’t Know How To Pray?
I’m a talkative gal. I talk with my words, with my hands, with my eyes, and with my laughs, sighs and various other sound effects I feel communicate meaning. It can be a lot. For some people, expression can be done very effectively with much less exertion. I am drawn to and impressed by that…
What Does the Bible Say About Drinking Alcohol?
Surprisingly, the Bible has a lot to say about drinking. And whether you’re a social drinker, a teetotaller or someone struggling with an addiction to alcohol, you’ll find wisdom, encouragement and even humor in the scriptures. Most of the scriptures that talk about drinking alcohol make a reference to wine. Although there’s been some debate…
The Best Bibles for Teen Girls
In an age where most teens are glued to their phones, you might ask WHY you should worry about getting a physical Bible since there are plenty of Bible apps they can use. As an adult who is also glued to her smartphone, I had the same thought myself. But, I’ve realized there is much value…