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Hope Takes Practice

"Hope, as you will find, is a skill that takes practice." Edward Welch, from Chapter 6 of Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness, the best book I've read, to date, on the topic of Christians struggling with depression This quote, among many others from this book, really, really hit me. Hope can be hard to find. I shared some free, downloadable devotions on hope because I realize that. Hope takes practice. Hope takes faith. Hope takes work. I think that is so key for us to ... Read More about Hope Takes Practice

5 Things Not To Tell Your Depressed Friend

Blog· Depression· Scriptures and thoughts

I'm guessing we all have someone in our life that needs encouragement. I'm guessing most of us know someone that struggles with anxiety or depression or any combination of things. As one who struggles myself, I wanted to share a few things with you that I feel are important NOT to say. If you're looking for ways to help, here are 5 verses you can share with a struggling friend and practical ideas for struggling moms. Top 5 Things You Should Never Say To A Friend Struggling With ... Read More about 5 Things Not To Tell Your Depressed Friend

Ten 1-minute Tips for Finding Hope

Depression· Prayer· Scriptures and thoughts

Need some extra hope today?? Have you downloaded your FREE devotions on HOPE yet? I pray they have been a blessing and I hope you will share them if you know someone struggling! So, you might say I have HOPE on my mind! As you know, I have struggled with depression off and on for about 8 years. Sometimes, I need a quick "pick-me-up" to get me through the next day...or even the next hour. So, I've compiled some tips that have helped me to place my FOCUS where it needs to be and restore the ... Read More about Ten 1-minute Tips for Finding Hope

Homemade Dusting Spray Recipe

Household Stuff· Recipes· The Frugal Life

A few weeks ago I ran out of dusting spray...the only problem with that is that I wanted to clean my living room right.that.minute. Does that ever happen to you?? So, I found {and tweaked} a recipe that I've been using for the past month! Head over to The Busy Mom to get the recipe. Let me know if you try it! ... Read More about Homemade Dusting Spray Recipe

Each Child is U-NEEK!

Family· Parenting· Reviews

Words of affirmation are not my strong suit. I'm an introvert, not a great communicator, I write more than I talk. Yet I know without a doubt that my kids *need* these encouraging words from me! I admit, I struggle to find the words to even say sometimes. God has been prompting my heart lately about this very thing. I'm a mom; so of course I think my kids are beautiful and uniquely and wonderfully made. As is each child! But, I do worry that culture drowns out that truth from the ears of my ... Read More about Each Child is U-NEEK!