Live for the glory of God
I love homemaking. I enjoy most of the tasks surrounding my home; I enjoy cooking and baking, I love cleaning and making my house smell nice. I just enjoy being home. My home is my most favorite place on earth to be. One thing I’ve noticed about my home is that there are two things that contribute […]
The New Year is right around the corner and I’m doing a lot of reflection over this past year, the goals that I had for 2018, and how far I’ve come in meeting them and where I feel like I need to focus in 2019. I feel like 2018 was a great year, in a […]
Why Jesus? Why did Jesus come to earth in the first place? Have you wondered that? Why did God send His only Son to be born in such poverty, live so humbly, and die so tragically? What was the point? Don’t we have the 10 Commandments to tell us how to live? Shouldn’t that […]
A few days ago, Christian Comedian John Crist, went on an Instagram rant about those who have criticized the recent interview with Lauren Daigle in which she punted on whether or not homosexuality is a sin. In his rant, he accused those who are holding her accountable to her words of “trash talk”. Take a […]
I am sure every generation of parenting has come with it’s own unique challenges. This generation of parenting comes with challenges that previous generations have never had to face – namely devices, screens, the constant pull of the internet and how it constantly stimulates and entertains our children for us. Screens are a non-stop battle […]
Read the other posts in this series: The Unshakeable Faith of Mary and The Solid Faith of Joseph It was a birth like no other. A King born in a stone-hewn wayside shelter meant for travelers and their animals. The news of His birth was announced by angels and his visitors were herdsmen. His cradle was a […]
I am sure when I say I’m not just living in the moment, it will surprise some people. I don’t want to just live in the moment, because I believe that as a Christian, we have an obligation to ourselves, our families, and those around us to live in more than just this moment. While […]
If you’re like me, you’re done making New Year’s Resolutions. A couple of years ago, I realized that I’d even stopped actively making resolutions for the New Year, even though I continued to mentally get up nearly every morning with resolutions in mind for that day. And I still couldn’t keep many of them. Even […]
Read the other posts in this series: The Unshakeable Faith of Mary and The Jesus the World Needs to Know The news must have felt like a punch in the gut. The ultimate betrayal. His fiance was pregnant, and it was certainly not with his child – he had remained pure. Tossing and turning on his […]
I am one of those people that make resolutions all year long. In fact, I tend to make some sort of resolution every single day – and then get frustrated when I blow it. But I am starting to change this pattern, and today I want to show you how I’m doing this and why. […]
When most of my friends were gathered around the TV after dinner, we gathered in the living room – each with a quiet toy – eagerly anticipating the adventure that awaited us! Would it be Jonathan and Rosalind Goforth fleeing across China during the during the Boxer Rebellion? George Mueller seeing miracle after miracle in […]
I’ll be honest, I wasn’t at all surprised when I read the article that Lauren Daigle couldn’t definitively say that homosexuality is a sin. Her answer is no different than that of a vast number of Christians today, who have ceased wrestling with the infallibility of Scripture and have succumbed to the belief that the […]
Have you ever stopped to consider the level of faith Mary must have had when she said the words, “Behold the maidservant of the Lord! Let it be to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38 Have you ever stopped to consider the ramifications of her decision to accept this unique, historic call that God had […]
The scent of pine and cinnamon filled the air. Presents were piled high around the Christmas tree as it twinkled a rainbow of colors. Peace and joy should have filled the heart of each person gathered to open the gifts but although their faces revealed smiles, for the most part a different emotion ruled in […]
John Chau – a young graduate from Oral Robert’s University – only 26 years old when he embarked on his final venture to a remote Island in India where the Sentinelese live in complete isolation. It was there that he would give his life for Christ in an attempt to bring the good news of Jesus […]
I don’t think its any secret that I love to read as much as I love to write. I am typically reading no less than two books at a time. While its true that lately its taken me far longer to read through a book than before I had kids, I find that I simply […]
You might want to jumpstart your Bible journaling journey but have no idea where to start. These 6 examples will give you ideas that are easy to implement. Whenever I am clueless about how to illustrate a verse that spoke to my heart, I head over to Pinterest and type ‘Bible Journaling’ into the search […]
It is an unfortunate habit many of us have fallen in to. Shaming. You can insert whatever kind of shaming you want, but essentially it boils down to something I do or don’t do that somehow makes me feel superior. The blogosphere and social media are filled with it. From women who feel they and […]
Coloring pages are amazing tools for creating beautiful Bible journaling art. In this workshop, you will learn how to bring your artwork to the next level. I have been sharing about how to create beautiful Bible journaling art when you aren’t even artistic at all. God created you for the purpose of praising and glorifying […]
If there is one reason my husband loves Christmas, it is because I make a lot of sweets. He loves his desserts! It is tricky, though, because the Christmas deserts I like and the ones he likes are not the same. I love Snicker doodles and Gingersnaps, and he likes traditional Croatian ones – of […]
Somehow I think that the words “quiet time” and “Christmas” this year are going to be an oxymoron. Between my husband’s work shifts and my children’s school schedules, it’s already looking like this year is going to be crazy As I shared in my post 5 Ways Busy Moms Can Have a Meaningful Christmas, just […]
Have you ever scrolled through Pinterest looking for ideas on how to create simple lettering for your Bible journaling? Although Pinterest is a good place to search for ideas, it can be daunting if you are a beginner. Most of us were not born artists! When I was learning to write in cursive, we had […]
For years, after my kids were born, I struggled with the Christmas season. I wanted to create the perfect Christmas atmosphere for my family, with all of the lights and decorations, perfect gifts, and meaningful Advent studies. Inevitably, December 26th would roll around and I’d feel deflated because things never went the way I’d planned. […]
Would you like to send your favorite missionary a Christmas gift but have no idea what to send? Do shipping costs hold you back from sending actual packages? Below you will find several ideas to assist you in knowing what to give your favorite missionary for Christmas. But not just for Christmas. This guide can […]
If you are new to Bible journaling, you might find these simple techniques essential. Since I had to figure how to draw by trial-and-error, I thought these techniques would be just what you need! You might be thinking that you’re not artistic either! Even the word ‘technique’ might be scary. Is there something deep in […]
