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Would you throw a party for an outcast?

You have not lived today until you have done something for someone who can never repay you. – John Bunyan There’s a man in our church we’ll call Jim. He is middle-aged, mentally handicapped, and mute....

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Signs of a spiritual drought (relief in a dry season)

  If you’ve been feeling weary or discouraged in your relationship with God you may be in a spiritual drought. If you’ve ever had a spiritual wilderness experience then “hear hear, mama”. This post is...

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What every mother should pray for their children (and it’s not their future...

Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I recently...

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Embrace your season of life

“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” (Eccl. 3:1). Not only do seasons happen with our climate, they also happen in our lives. At certain times of our life we are...

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Why I won’t teach my kids to ask for forgiveness

  “Will you forgive me?” A very common phrase. It wasn’t until a few weeks ago, however, that I realized I dislike hearing children ask each other for forgiveness. It rubs me the wrong way. And I’m not...

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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Go to Church Every Sunday and 3 Reasons You Should

Do you feel like you have to go to church every.single.Sunday? Or on the other hand, do you never want to go? It’s Sunday morning. The pipes have a leak. The car has broken down. #3 has diarrhea. #4...

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Weary Mom Advent Devotional

An advent devotional that doesn’t require, wrapping, planning, or making yourself even more tired. I’ve created a free advent devotional for you ladies starting December 1st. Already in the few days...

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Acting Respectfully Is Not The Same As Respecting… and That’s Okay

Respect is a such a buzzword nowadays, but are we confusing two concepts that are actually very separate? Acting respectfully is not the same as respecting… and that’s okay. The situation was a...

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10 Things You Can Do (or Give Up) for Lent As a Family

The Lenten period starts on Ash Wednesday. If you are thinking of observing this period with your family here are some thoughts and ideas for you. Years ago, when I was young sprite and childless, I...

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5 Prayers Every Mom Should Pray (And It’s Not About Your Child’s Future Spouse)

Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I recently...

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The Magic (And Danger) Of A Mother’s Inner Voice

It is so important that we mothers take good care of our hearts because they are the wellspring of our life. If the spring dries up, well, there is no water. Read on for more. Also, here’s some...

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Inspirational Scriptures Every Mom on a Strict Budget Needs to Read

Every Christian woman needs some inspirational scriptures in her arsenal for when she feels discouraged. If you’re on a strict budget – whether you’re a stay at home mom, trying to live within your...

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Acting Respectfully Is Not The Same As Respecting… and That’s Okay

Respect is a such a buzzword nowadays, but are we confusing two concepts that are actually very separate? Acting respectfully is not the same as respecting… and that’s okay. The situation was a...

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5 Prayers Every Mom Should Pray (And It’s Not About Your Child’s Future Spouse)

Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I...

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The Magic (And Danger) Of A Mother’s Inner Voice

It is so important that we mothers take good care of our hearts because they are the wellspring of our life. If the spring dries up, well, there is no water. Read on for more. Also, here’s some...

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Inspirational Scriptures Every Mom on a Strict Budget Needs to Read

Every Christian woman needs some inspirational scriptures in her arsenal for when she feels discouraged. If you’re on a strict budget – whether you’re a stay at home mom, trying to live within your...

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10 Things You Can Do (or Give Up) for Lent As a Family

The Lenten period starts on Ash Wednesday. If you are thinking of observing this period with your family here are some thoughts and ideas for you. Years ago, when I was young sprite and childless, I...

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Acting Respectfully Is Not The Same As Respecting… and That’s Okay

Respect is a such a buzzword nowadays, but are we confusing two concepts that are actually very separate? Acting respectfully is not the same as respecting… and that’s okay. The situation was a...

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5 Prayers Every Mom Should Pray (And It’s Not About Your Child’s Future Spouse)

Having children makes a mother feel so vulnerable. Of course you love your child, and while we can’t control everything, we can surely pray for everything. Here are my best prayers for moms. I...

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The Magic (And Danger) Of A Mother’s Inner Voice

It is so important that we mothers take good care of our hearts because they are the wellspring of our life. If the spring dries up, well, there is no water. Read on for more. Also, here’s some...

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