Does even the title of this post bring mixed feelings and a twinge of guilt? Yep, me too. But, I am learning and God is ever so patient with me. He has to remind me that it is not wrong to want to be and feel my best for my family and for Him. It is not wrong to take a few moments to recharge, regroup, refocus. These things help me to be a better me. Over the last few months of 2015, I have begun some simple steps that I think *anyone* can pick up and start today. Choose ONE item on this list ... Read More about 10 Simple Steps to a Better Me
All is not calm, all is not bright
The week of Christmas is anything but calm for most of us. As I was trying to wrap the remaining gifts, I continued breaking up fights from children who are too sugared up from one.more.christmas party, too much electronic time and missing our usual routine - chaotic as it may be, just being out of it causes stress to some personalities. I kind of laughed as I thought about the phrase from the Christmas carol, "all is calm, all is bright." And I immediately thought NOTHING IN MY HOUSE IS CALM ... Read More about All is not calm, all is not bright
Read the Bible in One Year with Me
Many of you have read the Bible in 90 or 100 Days with me! That is such a whirlwind read-through and I LOVE doing that every few years! However, in 2016, I am going to slow down and SAVOR and take the YEAR to read through the Bible. I'm going to admit right away that usually these longer plans end up being a big FAIL for me -- in that I don't end up finishing the plan. (But, I remind myself that it's never a FAIL to be in God's Word. Any amount of time in His Word is useful and good for ... Read More about Read the Bible in One Year with Me
Merry Christmas! {And a blog break}
I wish you and your families a blessed and JOYOUS Christmas Day! Happy Birthday, Jesus! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, friends! I just wanted to post a little quick "hello" to all my awesome readers!! I also wanted to let you know that I'm taking just a little break through the rest of the holiday season! My kids have the next few weeks off of school and I'm going to focus on family time and some much needed REST from this crazy semester! I hope YOU are ... Read More about Merry Christmas! {And a blog break}
In Your War Room {Free Printable!}
Every day, minute by minute, we are in a battle. Our very lives, and the lives of our families, are a war zone. There is no need to fear our enemy, but an awareness of the battle at hand is much needed! "Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour." 1 Peter 5:8 Armed with the truth of God's Word and the power of the Holy Spirit, there is much to be accomplished in our war rooms! We've being given the armor of God and now ... Read More about In Your War Room {Free Printable!}
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