It’s winter but love is in the air! As Valentine’s Day gets closer, you may be wondering, “how can I plan a date in cold, snowy weather?” Remember, it is always important to celebrate the love that God blessed you with regardless of the season. So, grab your honey and enjoy some of these fun activities that will make you sad to see the snow melt and the trees blossom.
Read MoreChocolate cake with a hot lava chocolate center…Maybe for 2? And it’s quick and easy to make? Yes!! Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate?
Read MoreDo you have trouble saying “no” to people? Do you feel continually frustrated by the pull to be everything to everyone? I want to take a minute and introduce you to the concept of boundaries. A boundary is defined as a line that marks the limits of an area, or a dividing line. There are areas in your life that deserve to be marked with limits. From relationships to time, a dividing line will keep your values in order, your time manageable, and your soul refreshed.
Read MoreThe Lord has become my Encourager, my Deliverer, my Comforter, my Healer, my ever-present help in time of need, and my friend. And little by little, day after day, He faithfully continues to mold and shape my life (our lives) for His greater honor and glory.
Read MoreSometimes the stress, the hustle, the things--all the things--get in the way of us truly enjoying the life around us. Life is busy, life is messy, and the easy thing to do is to check out--to go on emotional autopilot. God never wanted you to become a robot; He made your emotions. He made you to actually enjoy--not to just survive-- life.
Read MoreWhen was the last time you truly rested? Maybe you have been waiting all year for a vacation--the chance to lounge back in a chair and get some sun. Maybe your idea of rest is sleeping in on Saturday or heading to the gym. Most of us would define rest as disengaging from stress. When my kids were babies, I remember people telling me to make sure that I got enough rest. Their intentions, although sweet, were almost laughable. The responsibility I carried to take care of tiny humans did not afford me the opportunity to rest.
Read MoreWhat does it mean to think beyond yourself? The world uses the word charity as a description of doing good for others. This word, charity can mean different things to people, but to me it means to share hope. Hope that people still do care about other people. Hope that compassion and love still exist today.
Read MoreAre you running your world or is your world running you? Are you tired of being bullied by piles of laundry, grocery lists, and PTA meetings? When is the last time you sat down with a good book, exercised, or had quality time with your spouse? Life will run you—or you can run it.
Read MoreDo you ever wish you had more time? Do you ever think you could be more productive if there were just a few hours more in your day? Do the things that are important to you keep getting shuffled to the next day and then the next day because of small tasks that consume your schedule? Let’s take a minute and talk about a way to maximize your twenty-four hours.
Read MoreThe holiday season is my favorite time to play with different makeup looks! Whether you have a holiday party to attend or want to get extra glam at home, it’s time to bring out your makeup goodies and try something new!
Read MoreWhat personality type are you? I feel like I am asked this question of self-awareness often. There has been an Enneagram craze that leaves everyone analyzing the behaviors of one another based on this personality quiz.
Read MoreThe Holidays are a time meant for relaxing and spending time with family, although relaxing isn’t something that often gets associated with the holidays. You more commonly hear words like stressful and overwhelmed especially around hosting parties or the holiday dinner. This holiday season you can rest in peace and enjoy your hosting experience with these simplified hosting ideas.
Read MoreOften, we interchange two words that have very different meanings; hope and wish. Do you remember wishing for something when casting a coin into a fountain or blowing out birthday candles? Today, you may wish your life were different or wish your circumstances could change but wishing lacks something that hope holds.
Read MoreWith the holidays approaching, it’s easy to get caught up hurriedly rushing from one activity or event to the next, only to realize at the end of the year that time has passed so quickly that you didn’t get a chance to slow down long enough to really enjoy it. Our time is one of our greatest resources and one of the greatest gifts we can give to those we love, which is why it’s so important that we are intentional with how we’re spending it.
Read MoreAre you looking for a way to spread joy this Christmas? Look no further; we compiled a list of random acts of kindness for each day leading up to Christmas that you can use to bless friends, family, or strangers! This list is only a guide, we challenge you to come up with some of your own that fit you and your family.
Read MoreEvery Christmas there are those people on your list that you want to give something to say I love you, but you don’t want to spend so much on them that it makes them feel obligated to get you something….we hear you!
Read MoreWhen your bananas get super ripe, don’t throw them away! They get soft and mushy which is the perfect consistency for whipping up a quick banana bread!
Feeling festive? So am I! Holiday spices take this holiday bread to the next level. Delicious for breakfast or dessert! Enjoy!
Read MoreAs a godly women, the Holy Spirit will show you where things can be adjusted and He will give you the wisdom to make those adjustments!
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