I don't write this post lightly. Over the past several years the Lord has shown me, time and time again, what a need there is for encouragement among believers for those that struggle not only with depression, but any mental illness. Read 5 Things NOT To Tell Your Friend With Depression As I've read books over the years, some have helped, some have not. Some have encouraged, some have not. Some point me to Jesus, others do not. So, I wanted to keep a list here of those that I feel truly ... Read More about 5 Books For Christians Struggling With Depression
Ten Truths To Say Aloud When You Feel Despair
Lately I've had moments when I feel a wave of despair come over me. I know you have been there too. But, one thing that is new for me is that the Lord, in His graciousness, is allowing the Holy Spirit to speak these truths to me in those very moments and His truth brings peace. Every.single.time.In the past, the despair has completely taken over. But recently, it's almost as if I can see it coming and I immediately begin speaking these truths to myself. Speaking these truths, preaching the ... Read More about Ten Truths To Say Aloud When You Feel Despair
Encouragement for Mom {give away}
**GIVE AWAY CLOSED. THANK YOU.** Have you noticed the lovely updates that have been happening around my blog of late?? I'm soooo pleased with the work that Ashley, from Dinosaur Stew on Etsy, did with my blog! I wanted something simple and beautiful and also wanted to have a little re-grand opening for this little home on the web. You see, as I discussed a few months ago, with my kids in school this year, the blog will move away from hands on fun homeschooling ideas to more ... Read More about Encouragement for Mom {give away}
Memory Verse & Prayer Request Spiral
Sometimes I share things on Instagram and think, "this could be a blog post!" So, here we are. :) A few weeks ago I shared about finding an old spiral index notebook that I kept for memory verses and prayer requests. Several folks asked about it, so I decided to share more here on the blog! I've been cleaning out in a BIG way at our house lately. I've gotten rid of probably more trash bags full that I can even recall. Clothes, books, school stuff for little ones {sniff,} and just anything and ... Read More about Memory Verse & Prayer Request Spiral
Psalm 34 For The Brokenhearted
Scriptures for Broken Hearts Psalm 34 has long been one of my favorite Psalms, though you've heard me mention a time or two that the entire book of Psalms is a go-to for times of struggle, fear and heartache. Nothing can comfort a broken heart like our sweet Savior, dear ones. There are many Scriptures that speak to the burdened and downcast, but today I'm going to focus on one passage of Scripture for broken hearts. Psalm 34 Of David. I will extol the Lord at all times; his praise will always ... Read More about Psalm 34 For The Brokenhearted
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