This whole Toolbox mini series has been about reading and understanding your Bible, so now it's time to enhance all the learning you've done. Have you taken a moment to think about all the benefits of having the word of God memorized? Don't let this question intimidate you! Let it inspire you instead. When we have Bible verses committed to memory, we can capture thoughts better, notice worldly red flags ...
How are you feeling about August? Is your calendar already full? Are you scrambling to get the last minute schools supplies? Oh, and your kid just hit a growth spurt so new shoes must be bought. Too bad the ones you bought last month no longer fit. I hear you. August feels like a combination of all the stressors of back to school, and somehow everything keeps getting piled on ...
Did you know that August is a time of year that you're more likely to skip your spiritual practices? If you stop to think about it for a second, August is pretty hectic. For some reason, it also feels high stakes. New teachers, new schedules, new classrooms, and somehow you have to wrap your brain around it. Before you know it, God just took a backseat in your mind. Whoopsie! ...
This time of year marks about halfway to Christmas! Stores are running sales, Hallmark is releasing new movies left and right, and school is only a blink away. Fun fact, you can combine Christmas in July with the back to school events taking place! With minor tweaks here and there, you'll be able to combine what you're already doing to prepare for the upcoming school year with a refreshing way ...
We talk about how to stay on your diet while on summer holidays. There's chatter about keeping up with workouts and adapting your fitness routine while you're on your trips. Have you taken a moment to think about your spiritual growth and how to stay consistent on vacation? I have four simple steps to help ensure that you're still able to focus on God and have a great time on ...
In a broken world that fights against faith, we can find ourselves spiraling out in our minds with disruptive thoughts, negative self talk, and worse, lies from Satan. After living some life, I've found 5 words to combat worry. And, no shocker here, these five words are pulled from scripture. In a condensed, short speak version of Philippians 4:6-8, I'm able to stop thoughts that aren't from God, and focus ...
We've got to start today's show by addressing a very specific tension. I know if I'm feeling it, you probably are too. It's the tension between the joy of summertime and the duty of still having to get stuff done. The kids get a break from school, so why can't we take a break from all our work tasks too? Hmm, somehow this summer system is broken! Ha! That's why ...
Families come in all shapes and sizes, but the great thing is that God put our families together on purpose, for a purpose. Everything we do can be channeled into kingdom work, so raising children in a Godly home is included in this. There's one thing you need to know about our family. We're all about loving well and playing big (and probably also being very loud). That's why I'm ...
Welcome to the Summer Thrive Guide! Summer is full of fun and no set routines. As our patterns of behavior shift for the summer, I was inspired to create the Summer Thrive Guide. I'm here to help support busy Christian moms gain joy and gratitude by sharing encouragement, wisdom, and funny moments in life. This summer thrive guide ranges from episodes 291-304. It covers everything from how to spend time with ...