It is so easy to fill the family calendar. We want to give our kids every opportunity! We want them to have fun new experiences. We want our own time for volunteering, work obligations, coffee with friends… not to mention the never-ending list of cooking and cleaning for the family. We get busy. But do […]
Nothing is better than making someone we love smile. That’s the photo-worthy moment right there! The thing is… we sometimes put so much pressure on those moments to be photo-worthy that we miss the moment itself. But what is the moment really about? It’s about the special person you are celebrating. It’s about their happiness,
Reading through the Bible, it is very clear that God calls us to be joyful people. Our lives are meant to be defined by gratitude and thanksgiving, worship and praise, rejoicing and love. But what about during our seasons of trial? What about when it feels like everything is falling apart around us? When I’m hurting,
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Solve the 3 most common marriage communication problems with these specific action steps from a Christian marriage therapist. Why are marriage communication problems such a … problem? Every marriage has its ups and downs. And one of the biggest areas to impact those ups and downs is communication. But this has a big impact on
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I often find that the summertime is a season of way too much busyness for our family. There is so much going on, so many fun family activities, but it is easy for things to pile up. We get more and more on our plates, and I start to be one overwhelmed mama! Well, if
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Every parent wonders what they need to do to be a good parent. How do we care for, teach, and lead our kids in this crazy world? We worry about how our kids will turn out. It is so easy to question our decisions and for the “mom guilt” to sneak in. If you are
The quality of our relationships often depends on the quality of our communication. In today’s episode, we are going to dig into one specific, simple, straightforward action step that will bless and build up your relationships. This action step will improve your communication without much effort, but with huge results! You’ll build more emotional connection
I think it is human nature that we want things to be perfect. We want to be a perfect wife. We long for the perfect marriage. And then what happens? We set unrealistic expectations of ourselves. We pour our energy into the tasks, projects, and relationships in front of us, trying to make everything perfect…
Today, I’m sharing ONE change to your morning routine that I believe will change the rest of your day. It’s not a magic wand, it’s not a miracle cure, but it is powerful. As I have made this change in my own morning routine, I have found myself to feel happier and have a better
Today, we are going to talk about BOUNDARIES. Wait. Let’s pause there. What comes up for you when I even say the word boundaries? For so many of us, we hear the word “boundaries” and we start to feel anxious. We start to feel guilty, stressed, or even scared. Boundaries are important, but they are
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