Friendship. Such a simple, yet complicated word. Parenting brings back all kinds of emotions tied to the word friendship. From the simplicity of playing on the playground as kids to the pain and drama that the teenage years adds to the word—these experiences are the ones we carry into adulthood.
Read MoreSchool’s out, and summer is in full swing. The rigidity and demands of school year schedules fade into relaxed, long sunny days and late nights. Pool parties, vacations, cookouts—summertime is the epitome of fun. But, that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice all daily structure.
Read MoreWe want to take a few minutes for you to pause and breathe in a bit of advice. Maybe it’s not even advice but permission. Permission to live, enjoy, reflect, and pause. Life is a beautiful gift. There is beauty around us every day. Sometimes the stress, the hustle, the things - ( all the things) get in the way of us truly enjoying the life around us.
Read MoreBeat the heat this summer with these sweat-proof makeup tips from professional makeup artist, Kourtney Weiss. Below is a list of some of Kourtney’s go-to summer products, as well as some additional tips to beat the summer heat and ensure your makeup stays fresh all summer long!
Read MoreWhen my daughters were younger, I often heard them say how they wanted to be just like their mom when they grew up. As sweet and endearing as these sentiments were, the reality is that they were—and continue to be—watching me—studying my responses, actions, and attitudes all the time. It can be a bit intimidating and slightly frightening.
Read MoreAs a mother, there’s a part of us that wishes we could keep our children small forever. If you’re a boy mom, it can feel particularly difficult to wrap your head around the idea that baby boys will grow to become men! These men can and will shape and grow the culture of which they are a part. Raising good men does not just happen.
Read MoreThe devil always has substitutes for everything. He tries to substitute the Holy Spirit with drugs and alcohol, he gets people to fill themselves with the pleasures of this world instead of things of God; the same goes for food.
Read MoreDo you ever feel stuck in your relationships? Maybe a friend or a family member makes you feel like you are always failing or are always a problem. When you come to know Christ, not only does He desire to redeem your soul, He desires to redeem and restore every aspect of your life (including relationships).
Read MoreLess is more, that's why we traded our suburban living for a few acres and a 141-year-old farmhouse! Simplify. Why is it that in a world of hustle, we are intrigued by the idea of simplicity? It wasn't the shiplap, vintage brick fireplaces, or the adorable Dutch door that won me over on this 1875 gem; it was the idea of a more simple life.
Read MoreDo you find yourself looking toward your friends, co-workers, or even strangers to approve of what you do and say? Do you worry about what will happen if you make a decision someone doesn’t like? Or, do you find yourself going along with what other people want to do, even if you disagree? If so, you might be a people pleaser!
Read MoreSuns out, pools open, grill’s hot, and the firewood is ready for those summer nights! Summertime is perfect for hosting friends and family, but also a time when the family is constantly on the go. Here are some helpful hosting tips to make your summertime a breeze.
Read MoreTo quote Forrest Gump, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re gonna get.” Life is strange like that. Just when you think you have it figured out—it changes. So how can you know that everything is going to end in victory?
Read MoreThe greatest gift my mother gave me, aside from my salvation in Jesus Christ, was the gift of loving people. She used to sing a song during the church offertory entitled “I want to spend my life mending broken people.”
Read MoreDo you feel like you've been doing the right thing but haven't reaped benefits from it yet?
Many people make the mistake of quitting before they see a breakthrough. Maybe you've recently made some lifestyle changes, but you feel like you're still dealing with a lot of junk. Don't give up!
Read MoreWhat is grace? It's by the grace of God that we are saved and can go to heaven (Eph 2:8), but how is grace in operation in our lives on a daily basis?
Read MoreAs soon as we pull into the church parking lot, I'm ready to jump out of the car and into the church. I make final adjustments in the mirror, and then, the kids and I hop out of the car. Usually, on the way into the building, I want to spit my gum out. The only problem is I am super sensitive about honoring the House of the Lord and would never spit gum on the property. Stupid conviction, right? Actually, not at all.
Read MoreNobody likes being told they need to change. Many times, we can think change needs to come from an outside source--a person, a job, a spouse. There's always that one thing that needs to change and then all will be well in the world. After all, we know our own hearts, right?
Read MoreEaster is about life and victory. Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life." When Jesus died on the cross for our sins, the story was seemingly over, but with His resurrection comes hope! Jesus defeated sin and conquered the grave, and because He did, hope is alive in you!
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