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! ...
Is this you? It's summer, and you're trying to provide great opportunities for your kids. You've got them signed up for camps, sports, VBS, skills clinics, etc...Whatever your kids are up to this summer there some truths that are the same for all of us parents. One, we are driving all over creation making sure our kids get there on time, have the right gear, and feel supported. Two, we've ...
Before we get started, can I admit something to you real quick? Staying committed to spiritual disciplines in the summer is hard, and I struggle! Vacations, camps, schedule shifts, you name it. All of that can compound into something that takes my eyes off of God. This is why today I'm talking about my 3 tips to stay consistent during the summer. These have helped me prioritize God during the ...
It's officially summertime! Kids are home, work still is ongoing, and routines go out the window. You may find that all your good habits you've worked hard to develop during the school year...start to fade. This is why I'm giving you my 4 tips to stay connected with Christ during summer. Learn how to keep these four foundational pillars as a priority, and see how your relationship with God grows. Now, ...
You've heard of March Madness, but have you heard of May Madness? The title may be new to you, but the feelings of overwhelm during the month of May are very familiar. With graduations, end of the year parties, and every sport practicing at the same time, the hustle of May Madness can creep up before you know it. This is why I've created 4 Tips to Thrive During May ...
Welcome to the Bible Study Toolbox Mini Series! In these 5 podcast episodes, I'll cover my best tips and tactics for studying the Bible. Episodes 20-24 will help set you up for success when it comes to reading your Bible on a consistent basis. Enjoy these Bible study tips, and pass them along to your friends! EP 21: 4 Prayers for During Bible Study EP 22: 4 Apps to Help You Understand ...
Click play to listen! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xfba68/Ep_8-Lisalette_Interview_-_6_30_19_9_49_PM.mp3 Here are the show notes for episode 8! Here is the last of our 3 interviews covering John Maxwell's: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. We interviewed Lisalette, Community Life Church's Women's Ministry Director. Her interview is saturated with fantastic information and application points. If you want to catch up before listening, check out episode 1, episode 2, episode 3, episode ...
Click play to listen! https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/wuvm62/Ep_7-Betsy_Interview_15_laws_of_invaluable_growth_-_6_29_19_10_32_PM.mp3 You found the show notes for episode 7! Here is the 2nd of our 3 interviews covering John Maxwell's: The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth. We interviewed Betsy, Brooke's mom, & she gave us some fantastic tips and strategies on how to raise kids with a growth mindset. If you want some background knowledge on the text we're pulling our questions and ideas from, ...