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10 ways to use social media for good

Social media has gotten a bad rap in a lot of Christian circles. I understand it, I really do. Bad things have taken place in a lot of ways and I realize that not all of it is good. But, isn't that, as believers in a dark world, what most of us have to learn to do? Live IN a world but not OF it? We have a choice to make when it comes to social media. We can go along with the crowd and use social media as a destructive tool. But, friends, there is a better way. We can use social media for ... Read More about 10 ways to use social media for good

5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 5}

Depression· Homeschooling - General· Scriptures and thoughts

God is bigger. What does that mean to you? For me, through the struggles and trials of this life, it has come to mean a lot. Sometimes I get in a rut and feel like my problems are just too much. I think about myself too much, quite honestly. I don't heed the advice of Philippians 4:8 and think about whatever things are true, noble, pure and right. It is a constant battle for my mind. But, God truly is bigger. He is bigger than my depression. He is bigger than the cancer your loved one may ... Read More about 5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 5}

5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 4}

Depression· Homeschooling - General· Scriptures and thoughts

In my darkest moments, God spoke to me a truth that will leave me forever changed. In God's kingdom, the broken are exactly where God wants them to be. In God's kingdom, the weak are in a place God can use them and give them His strength. You see, if I wasn't weak, how could God's strength be made known? If I could do this thing on my own, why would I need God? Why would I call out to Him? How would His glory be shown if it were not in my weakness? If there is too much of me, He ... Read More about 5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 4}

5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 3}

Depression· Homeschooling - General· Scriptures and thoughts

For a very, very long time I was overcome with worry and guilt that my depression was ruining my children. There were many days I could not move past the thought that all of "this" was my fault, that I was alone, that the enemy was winning this battle and there was not a thing I could do about it. Ya'll, I understand what it means to be living in the valley of despair. I understand now (on the other side) that it is a matter of perspective. But there is nothing you could have told me, in my ... Read More about 5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 3}

5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 2}

Depression· Homeschooling - General· Scriptures and thoughts

When I began struggling with what I now know is depression, I didn't know what was wrong with me. Because I was clueless, and didn't have the energy to do anything about it anyway, I didn't even speak about it (or much of anything) to anyone. I didn't tell anyone, not even my husband, that I spent more time in the bathroom crying than I did interacting with my children. What I didn't know then, that I have since learned, is that I am not alone in my struggles. You are not alone ... Read More about 5 Days of Homeschooling with Depression {Day 2}