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5 Myths Our Culture Tells Us About Marriage

June 28, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Our culture tells us a number of harmful myths about marriage. Here are five common ones and their corresponding truths.

Though marriage is becoming less common in our society, our culture still has a lot to tell us about it. Unfortunately, a number of myths are among the things our culture tells us about marriage. If we believe these, then our marriages will pay a price because our expectations will be unrealistic. What are some of these myths? Here … [Read more...] about 5 Myths Our Culture Tells Us About Marriage

Filed Under: Enriching Marriage Tagged With: i will

Cleaning the Hidden Places

June 26, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

The hidden places of our hearts tend to become untidy over time. How can we restore order so our hearts are pure and righteous?

I opened the door to my youngest daughter’s closet the other day and realized that something had gone terribly wrong. This closet, which was once neat and organized, had become a disaster. There were untidy stacks of baby clothes on the shelves and pieces of equipment that she no longer needs were haphazardly placed on the floor. I could … [Read more...] about Cleaning the Hidden Places

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually Tagged With: spiritual growth

French Bread Pizzas: A Great Meal for a Crowd

June 21, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

French bread pizzas ready for the oven

When my house is brimming with hungry guests, I try to prepare a well-liked dish that is easy to prepare and affordable. French bread pizzas fit the bill and they also happen to be fun! To make French bread pizzas, you need some bread. French bread is the normal bread used to make them (as their name indicates), but in a pinch you can … [Read more...] about French Bread Pizzas: A Great Meal for a Crowd

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: hospitality, menu planning, recipes

4 Strategies for Prioritizing Everything You Need To Do

June 19, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Many of us need to cut out some tasks and activities from our schedules. How can we prioritize so we know which to eliminate? Here are 4 helpful strategies.

A couple of weeks ago we considered the secret to getting everything done. In short, if we want to complete everything on our to-do lists, then we have to change our schedules so we’re only trying to complete 24 hours’ worth of tasks in each day. Some of us may be able to accomplish this by getting more organized and rearranging when we … [Read more...] about 4 Strategies for Prioritizing Everything You Need To Do

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life Tagged With: organized living

50 Fun Activities for Fathers and Their Toddlers

June 14, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

What are some activities that fathers can share with their toddlers? Here are 50 activities to inspire father-toddler fun.

According to the Pew Research Center, mothers spend about twice as much time with their children as fathers do. Regardless of the reasons for this statistic, one consequence is that many fathers feel uncertain about what sort of activities to share with their toddlers—curious creatures who are notorious for their mercurial moods, short … [Read more...] about 50 Fun Activities for Fathers and Their Toddlers

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: just for fun, toddlers

Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta

June 12, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Its yummy flavor, ease of preparation, and affordable price make this Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta a hit with the whole family.

Because it is often more affordable to purchase food items in bulk, I’ll frequently plan a couple of meals that use the same ingredients so I can take advantage of this cost savings. I’ve done this in the last couple of weeks by making a Tuscan Tortellini Skillet and this Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta. They are both delicious dishes … [Read more...] about Cheesy Sausage and Pepper Pasta

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

The Secret to Getting Everything Done

June 7, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

I’ve discovered the secret to completing everything on my to-do list. It just might revolutionize the way you think about getting things done.

I don’t know that I’ve ever felt completely satisfied when I crossed the last item off of a to-do list. This is because I have another list—whether written down or in my mind—looming. This is the nature of life. If we’re going to eat, then we have to menu plan, grocery shop, and cook. If we’re going to wear clean clothes, then we have … [Read more...] about The Secret to Getting Everything Done

Filed Under: Reflecting on Life Tagged With: organized living

Helping Kids Understand that True Beauty is on the Inside

June 5, 2017 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

According to our culture, our looks determine our worth. If we don’t teach our children the truth, they’ll accept our culture’s warped view of beauty.

When I look at my daughters, I see the two most beautiful girls in the world. However, the older they get, the more I realize that I need to help them understand that the beauty that truly matters has nothing to do with how a person looks. Our culture teaches the exact opposite. If we listen to the messages conveyed by most TV shows, … [Read more...] about Helping Kids Understand that True Beauty is on the Inside

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance, Reflecting on Life Tagged With: current events, preschoolers, school-age children, toddlers

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