All moms need encouragement. It doesn’t matter if her kids are young or grown and it doesn’t matter if she has one kid or a dozen. Each and every mom you know could use a few words of encouragement! One powerful way to provide encouragement is to share words from Scripture. The Bible has many encouraging things to say to moms. I’ve … [Read more...] about 16 Bible Verses to Encourage Moms
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20 Questions to Ask Around the Easter Table
Family dinners are such a great time to have meaningful conversations with one another. This may be particularly true on holidays. Whether you are having a formal or casual dinner this Easter, why not use some thought-provoking questions to get the conversation started and help you get to know your loved ones better? Thought-provoking … [Read more...] about 20 Questions to Ask Around the Easter Table
Waiting at Christmas
Have you ever noticed that Christmas is all about waiting? I know things like presents, family, festivities, and the birth of Jesus generally come to mind when we think of Christmas. However, waiting is a much more accurate theme. We wait for Christmas in many little ways. Children wait all year to open the presents under the tree. … [Read more...] about Waiting at Christmas
50 Man-Approved Stocking Stuffers for the Men on Your List
In my household, we don’t generally spend a ton of money on Christmas gifts. We still enjoy giving gifts to one another, though, so stocking suffers are perfect for us! As I go about everyday life, I often come across things that I think would make great stocking stuffers for my husband. I took note of these throughout this past year. … [Read more...] about 50 Man-Approved Stocking Stuffers for the Men on Your List
9 Ways to Keep Focused on Christ During the Christmas Season
With all of the excitements and festivities of the Christmas season, it’s sometimes difficult to remain focused on Christ. These things—colorful lights, cookies, presents, parties, etc.—can be fun and meaningful, but Christ is the very reason we have Christmas, so I want to stay focused on Him. I believe it is possible for us to enjoy … [Read more...] about 9 Ways to Keep Focused on Christ During the Christmas Season
Unconventional Places to Shop for Christmas Gifts
Cyber Monday (which is today) is much more my speed than Black Friday. I’m not a fan of shopping with hordes of people, so I’m more than happy to do my Christmas shopping from my couch. Of course, popular brick-and-mortar department stores and online retailers like Amazon aren’t the only places we can shop for Christmas gifts. There are … [Read more...] about Unconventional Places to Shop for Christmas Gifts
Book Review: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus
There are many things that I love about Christmas. What I love the most actually precedes Christmas Day: Advent. This period of preparation for the celebration of Christ’s birth occurs each year in the weeks before Christmas. Because I value Advent so much, I was thrilled when I received an email about an opportunity to review a new Advent … [Read more...] about Book Review: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus
Thanksgiving Playlist
Most Americans, whether they’re Christians or not, celebrate Thanksgiving. However, for those of us who are Christians, the holiday has a special significance. Though I often listen to Christmas music in the weeks before Christmas in order to help prepare my heart to celebrate the birth of Jesus, I’ve never considered doing something … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Playlist