What did you wake up thinking about this morning? What will be your last thoughts before you drift off to sleep tonight? What kept popping into your head all day today? Today we continue looking at how to love the Lord our God with ALL of our heart. What is on our mind is a HUGE indicator of what is on our heart. Do you think about God … [Read more...]
The Luke 10:27 Challenge: With All Your Heart, Day 1
‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’” Luke 10:27 NLT Day 1 Welcome to Day 1 of the Luke 10:27 Challenge! I’m so happy that you have decided to join me as we strive to find joy in the journey of change and reaching our goals. While we … [Read more...]
3 Things You Should Get Yourself for Christmas
Christmas is usually a time of abundance for those who have the means to make it happen. If the holiday season slipped by, and we never got anything other than what we got the other 11 months, we would all be okay. There are 3 things you should get yourself for Christmas. And NONE of them are things that can be tied up in a pretty little … [Read more...]
Blessing Bags for the Homeless
If you are looking for a super simple and fun service project that you can do alone or with a group, look no further. Making Blessing Bags for the homeless is a great way to involve kids in service and have a huge impact on the homeless community. Blessing Bags are simply that--bags full of blessings (useful items) for the homeless. Before You … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Grace
Thanksgiving Grace Rejoice always, 17 pray continually, 18 give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NIV Sometimes God has divine appointments when we least expect it. A few years ago, my husband and I were eating out. We stopped to pray when our food arrived. Afterward an older … [Read more...]
Last-Minute, Easy to Implement Thanksgiving Fun
With only a week and one day until Thanksgiving, who has time left to organize Thanksgiving fun? I do! I am passing on a few of my favorite Thanksgiving ideas so that you don’t have to scramble. If you are a homeschooler, I challenge you to enjoy a Thanksgiving-themed day. Our homeschool holiday celebrations are some of our favorite days. … [Read more...]
When the Wait is Finally Over
When the Wait is Finally Over Our Adoption Story: Part 3 When we first saw our little boy’s photo, it was love at first sight. Adoption agency photos were were often a little awkward, but there was no denying that he was adorable! We were elated when we received the official “invitation” to come to China and pick him up. When the wait is … [Read more...]
Thankful–The Real Life Edition
When people are asked what they are thankful for, of course they rattle off family, friends, home, etc. For many of us that stuff is a given--and we really ARE blessed if that is true. But it is so easy to be thankful for the obvious. Mandy at Worshipful Living has been doing a Scope bookclub about Ann Voskamp’s 1000 Gifts. One of the points … [Read more...]
Planning a Month of Thanks-vember!
Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise!” Psalm 95:2 ESV Happy Thanks-vember! My goal is to help you have fun this month as you teach your kids about having a year-round spirit of thankfulness! Before we run into a Christmas season of “I Want!” it is especially important that … [Read more...]
Perspective for this Season of Life: 3 Things to Remember
The school work is not done. The baby is crying. A diaper needs changed. You don’t know what’s for dinner and it’s almost 5p.m. The phone rings. All you really want to do is sit down on the couch and do NOTHING. It’s a typical day in your life, right? Some days are like that. Realistically, some days aren’t. They are the rare occasions … [Read more...]