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5 Biblical Truths We’re Reminded of By the Change in Seasons

September 27, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Seasonal changes help us better understand God and help us make sense of the time we live in while we wait for eternity.

Here on the Texas Gulf Coast we’re thrilled that summer has passed and autumn has arrived! This change gives us hope that we’ll soon have a break from the heat. I’m generally pleased when we change from one season to the next, even when we transition to summer and I know the heat is coming. This is partly because I like the order that … [Read more...] about 5 Biblical Truths We’re Reminded of By the Change in Seasons

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually Tagged With: spiritual growth

17 Ways Dads Can Bond with Their Newborns

September 24, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

We sometimes forget that dads can and should be bonding with their newborns! Here are 17 simple ways that they can do this.

We place so much emphasis on moms bonding with their newborns that we sometimes overlook dads. We forget that dads can and should be bonding with their newborns, too! Thankfully, there are lots of simple ways that dads can interact and connect with their newborns. Here are 17 of those ways. (Click on the image to view and download a … [Read more...] about 17 Ways Dads Can Bond with Their Newborns

Filed Under: Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: babies

Dare to Prepare: Why You Really Should Say Something If You See Something

September 20, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Can average citizens really stop acts of mass violence, including terrorism, by speaking up if they see suspicious things? It turns out that they can.

“If you see something, say something” is a common safety motto across the U.S. The phrase was developed on September 12, 2001 by advertising executive Allen Kay (source). A few months later, when the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in NYC needed a safety slogan, he passed it on to them. Since that time, law enforcement agencies and … [Read more...] about Dare to Prepare: Why You Really Should Say Something If You See Something

Filed Under: Being Salt & Light, Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: civic involvement, current events, health and safety

Slow Cooker Creamy Veggie Tortellini Soup

September 17, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Your family will love the savory flavor of this soup. You’ll love that it is full of veggies and easy to prepare!

Like most busy moms, I love using my slow cooker to prepare dinners. I’ve recently grown particularly fond of making soups in my slow cooker. This is because my oldest kiddos have become a little picky when it comes to vegetables. They simply aren’t eating them with the enthusiasm they once did. Soups are an exception. For some reason, … [Read more...] about Slow Cooker Creamy Veggie Tortellini Soup

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: recipes

Why You Should Dare to Prepare for a Disaster

September 13, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

Disasters don’t respect geographic boundaries and they come in a wide variety of forms. Thus, every American needs to take steps to be prepared.

Even though it’s not something that most of us want to think about, the reality is that every single day we face the possibility of experiencing a disaster. This is because disasters don’t respect geographic boundaries and they come in a variety of forms, including natural disasters (hurricanes, tornadoes, volcanic eruptions, wildfires, etc.), … [Read more...] about Why You Should Dare to Prepare for a Disaster

Filed Under: Promoting Healthful Living Tagged With: current events, health and safety

How to Cook Real Food Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen

September 10, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

It often takes more time to prepare real food than processed varieties. However, it doesn’t have to take all day! Here are some time-saving tips.

I do my best to feed nutritious meals to my family. It’s been really tough during this season, though. I’m in the third trimester of pregnancy and I’m caring for my 3-year-old and 2-year-old. I’m tired. By the time evening arrives, I’m tempted to feed them any old convenience food in order to avoid being on my feet and working over a hot … [Read more...] about How to Cook Real Food Without Spending All Day in the Kitchen

Filed Under: Keeping the Home Tagged With: cooking tips, organized living

Resources for Christian Women Who Are Preparing for Childbirth

September 6, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

As we prepare for labor, we should focus on our minds and spirits as well as on our bodies. Here are numerous resources to help Christian women do this.

Though each woman has a unique experience, most women find childbirth to be a very profound event. In fact, regardless of whether they believe in God or not, most women find childbirth to be a deeply spiritual experience. I believe that childbirth is particularly special for those of us who are Christians. We’ve spent somewhere in the … [Read more...] about Resources for Christian Women Who Are Preparing for Childbirth

Filed Under: Growing Spiritually, Raising an Inheritance Tagged With: pregnancy, spiritual growth

12 Bible Verses to Encourage Grandparents

September 3, 2018 By Shannon This post may contain affiliate links and this site uses cookies. Click here for details.

These Bible verses, contained in a convenient printable, are an excellent way to encourage the grandparents in your life!

Grandparents play an invaluable role in the lives of their grandkids. However, parents and grandchildren rarely take the time to honor and encourage the grandparents in their lives. Though we should do this throughout the year, we have a specific reminder to do so every September on Grandparents Day (this holiday is held annually on the first … [Read more...] about 12 Bible Verses to Encourage Grandparents

Filed Under: Strengthening Family Tagged With: holidays, serving others

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