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12 Tips for a Wildly Successful Vegetable Garden
You’ve done your research on growing a garden. And now you know there are many benefits of growing a garden of your own. So, you are excited to start your own vegetable garden for your family! Of course, you want to have a successful vegetable garden. You are probably thinking of the fresh fruits and veggies for your family to enjoy this summer. And maybe you want to save money too. Whatever your reason, we’ve got you covered! Here are some tips to help you have a successful vegetable garden. Make a Plan for Your Successful Vegetable Garden Your first step to having a successful vegetable garden is to make…
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Benefits of Growing a Garden
Have you ever considered growing a garden? Every year, my husband and I plant a garden on our farm. There are many benefits of growing a garden. Over the years, I’ve learned a lot about it. I’ve also learned something about myself- I love gardening! From the planting and growing to the picking and canning (or freezing) I really, really enjoy every part of it. Well, maybe not chopping weeds, haha! But everything else is a lot of fun. Although there are many benefits of growing a garden, I can put them into three main categories: health, family, and financial benefits. Keep reading to learn more about them! Gardening for…
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Why is the Fruit of the Spirit Important for Christians?
With so much negativity in the world around me, I think it’s important to focus on who God is calling me to be. So, I’ve spent the past few months working on my prayer life. I’ve also been studying ways to develop Godly character. One of the best ways I’ve learned to become more like God is by studying the Fruit of the Spirit. Galatians 5: 22-23 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith, gentleness, and self-control.” I think we can all agree that these are great characteristics to have. But, why is the fruit of the Spirit important to us as…
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Showing God’s Love in a Hurting World
Growing up in a Christian home, I never thought much about God’s love. It’s not that I wasn’t taught about it. I was taught examples of God’s love every day from my family. In church, I learned tons of Bible stories and lessons showing God’s love. But in my head, all I thought about was trying to be ‘good’ enough to deserve Heaven. I decided for myself that my salvation was earned through my behavior. I tried and tried to be good enough, but I would trip up, make mistakes, and ultimately fail at it. Thankfully, I’ve learned over the years what it means to be a Christian. I’ve learned…
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Get More Rest With 5 Awesome Tips!
“No rest for the weary,” is a phrase quoted all the time, mostly by busy people. It goes along with our society’s standard of wearing our busyness as a badge of honor. Even though we feel the need to stay busy and keep pushing ourselves, it’s also very important to get more rest. In this post, I’ll share with you reasons why rest is so important to our bodies and minds. Then I will also share several tips that I use to get more rest. Why is Rest Important? Most people know they need to get more rest. We have been told that all of our lives. But why is…
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6 Simple Tips to Get Healthy Now
It’s January, and many people have just started their New Years’ resolutions. One of the most common resolutions people make is to get more healthy. Whether the goal is losing weight, exercising more, or simply eating less junk food, most of us have made a goal to get healthy at one time or another. Even though we know it’s important to take care of ourselves, getting healthy isn’t always easy. I’ve spent many hours scouring Pinterest or searching the internet for tips to get healthy. There’s so much out there, it can be hard to find what’s right for you. Why Should We Get Healthy? When thinking of tips to…
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6 Steps to Finding Your Purpose in God
Have you ever asked God why you are here? Keep reading to learn how you can find your purpose in life.
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Move Forward by Setting Priorities in Life
Have you ever felt like you need to make a change? Maybe you feel like you’re in a rut. Or life might not be going the way you had hoped it would. We all feel like we need a change of pace at times. One way to reset our path and keep moving forward is by setting priorities in life. What is the Importance of Setting Priorities in Life? You might ask why it’s important to set priorities in life? It’s a simple question without a simple answer. The reasons are just as unique as the person setting them! Setting priorities can help us define what’s important, manage our…
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11 Tips to Get a Fresh Start And Love Your Life
Most people feel the need to get a fresh start at different times throughout their lives. This fresh start can be as big as moving across the country. Or, it can be as small as starting a healthy habit. Either way you look at it, if you feel bored or in a rut, a fresh start might be just what need to love your life! Why Do You Need a Fresh Start? There can be many reasons why a person would need to get a fresh start in life. But most of these reasons can be put together in three main categories: beginning a brand new life, an end of…
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How To Get Through Christmas With 7 Simple Tips
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” We’ve heard that said or sung, so many times every year going into the holidays. And I have to admit, I truly love Christmas! Remembering Christmas excitement as a child, watching my kids open their gifts when they were little, and enjoying all of the holiday traditions I grew up with makes me get almost giddy this time of year. But sometimes, Christmas isn’t the most wonderful time of the year. There are many different reasons why someone doesn’t find joy during the holiday season. With our “new normal” Christmas might not be as exciting and fun as usual for anyone. Realizing…