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How to Stop Being Jealous of Others
Jealousy is a tricky thing. It can sneak up on us when we least expect it. I can be totally happy for someone, and proud of their success, and suddenly, I’ll feel a twinge of jealousy. Normally, I don’t really think of myself as a jealous person. I am VERY happy (and in love) with my husband. And my kids are making me super proud every day! My husband and I both have great jobs and wonderful co-workers. We’ve been able to use our resources from these jobs to bless our family and other people. I have some amazing friends and family, I love my Jesus and my church. Overall…
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Cool Gift Ideas for Dads Who Cook
A few weeks ago I shared my ultimate kitchen gadget gift list for moms. I hope this list has been helpful when shopping for the mom in your life. But, we don’t want to leave the guys out. So if you’re searching for cool gift ideas for dad or any guy who cooks, you’ve come to the right place! Cool Gifts for Dad in the Kitchen Most dads who like to cook can be found in two places: at the grill or in the kitchen. Many are comfortable in one of these places, but I know several who are comfortable in both places. For starters, we are going…
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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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Ten Unbelievably Cool Kitchen Gadgets for Mom
Can you believe it’s already September?! Aside from the cool fall clothes, and the pumpkin “everything” we start seeing this time of year, September’s arrival starts me thinking of my Christmas shopping list. It might be a little crazy since it’s only the beginning of September. But I like to start planning early! Many moms spend a decent amount of time in the kitchen. I know I do! And, I’m always looking for new tools to help me work smarter and maximize my time cooking. So, I decided to compile a list of the best cool kitchen gadgets for mom. Each tool in this list is something I can’t live…
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Why Love is the Most Important Commandment
Love is one of the most important words in the Bible. Depending on which version you like to read, the word love can be found in the Bible from 300-500 times! Wow, that’s a lot! Even though it’s not the most mentioned word in the Bible (I think that’s “Lord”) we know that love is very important. In fact, Jesus said it was the most important. Keep reading to find out why love is the most important commandment in the Bible. Love is the Most Important Commandment Because God Loved Us First God loved us first. He created us to have a relationship with Him. 1 John 4:19 says, “We…
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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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Three Key Questions For Developing Godly Character
In the Christian world, you’ll hear the term “godly character” mentioned a lot. Developing godly character is something each Christian should be working towards in their life. But what does godly character even mean? What does it mean to be a godly person? And how can we start to develop godly character in our own lives? To start developing godly character, we need to ask (and answer) these three questions about it. I continue to be a work in progress on living out my faith and developing godly character in my life. Here are the answers I’ve found that have helped me as I work to develop godly character. What…
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Stop Mom Judging With These Six Simple Tips
Are you guilty of mom judging? Keep reading to learn what I did to stop!
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Five Ways to Start Praying for Adult Children
A friend once told me that having adult children doesn’t ease your worries at all. In fact, she said that with your kids growing up, you’ll have a whole new set of worries to deal with! From driving to career choices, we will always worry about our kids, no matter their age. So as my kids have grown up and started lives of their own, I’ve learned how important praying for adult children is! Prayers for Wisdom When praying for adult children, most parents ask God to give them wisdom. We want our kids to be safe and make good choices. We also want them to be happy with their…
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Praying for Your Family Everyday
As a wife and mother, my family is one of the biggest priorities in my life. In fact, if it weren’t for Jesus, my family would take the top spot. Since they are so important, it’s a good idea to spend a lot of time praying for your family. There are three key points to cover when you’re praying for your family. Giving God thanks for your family, praying for their protection, and praying for your family relationships are three easy ways to begin praying for your family. Thanking God for My Family in Prayer One of the first things to think about when praying for your family is being…
