Month: August 2014

Giving Thanks for Your Home

Giving Thanks . . . for Your Home

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This is what I always wanted.   A family of my own.   And a safe-haven to dwell in together when the storms of life hit noisy and loud. But if I was still living for my own dreams, I would have missed the reality of this blessing. See, I’ve always wanted to own a home. And yet what I’ve wanted has not been a part of God’s plans. He’s had something else in store, which is the story I’m “confessing” over at The Better Mom. I’d love for you to come over, as I share about what I’ve learned…

Mentoring Simplified Podcast

M2B Podcast: Mentoring Simplified

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We excited to bring to you another edition of the M2B Podcast, especially created to encourage moms of teens. This episode reaches a broader audience, however, with a focus on mentoring and how to approach it without fear, excuse, or unrealistic expectations. In this podcast edition, you get to listen in on a workshop on mentoring Elisa Pulliam led with a group of women at a church in the mid-west. You’ll be inspired to step out in mentoring relationships and encouraged that you don’t need to be perfect in order to do so.    To listen to this episode, click…

God equips us to impact . . .

Our Faith Journey . . . Their Spiritual Growth

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If you asked me 20 years ago what my thoughts were on “spiritual formation,” I would have said “Huh? What do you mean?” At the time I wasn’t a Christ-follower nor in tune with the concept that spiritual growth is a process — one that is cultivated over time and pursued on purpose.   Looking back, of course, I can see that I was in desperate need of spiritual formation, not only for myself but so that I could set a Biblical foundation for my children. It wasn’t until our first child was born that I began to realize that…

The things of this world cannot compare . . .

How to Desire God Above All Else

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The title of this post makes it seem like I have this all figured out. I don’t. I’m not going to pretend that I have it all together. I’m not going to pretend that my relationship with God isn’t a wrestle some days {most days maybe?}. As the days are added to my years and my years turn into seasons, I’ve come to realize the incredibly strong pull that this world has on God’s children. Those of us who are choosing to pursue a relationship with God . . . we can see the pull that this world has on…

Joy

Three Simple Ways to Create Space for Joy

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A certain level of busy is good. It makes us feel alive and productive. But what happens when “busy” turns into chaotic and overwhelming? It sucks the very joy from our souls. It’s not how Jesus intends for us to live.  In John 15:11, He tells us, “These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full.” Over nearly 22 years of raising kids and running a household, we’ve learned (the hard way) a few guiding principles for finding joy. These may look very practical. You may be confused…

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