Have you ever asked God why you are here? Keep reading to learn how you can find your purpose in life.

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…

Are you guilty of mom judging? Keep reading to learn what I did to stop!

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…

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…

Prayer is one of the most important parts of the Christian faith.  There are many examples of how to pray in the Bible.  One of the most well-known prayers is the Lord’s Prayer.  Jesus gives this prayer as a blueprint for our prayers.  The main parts of the Lord’s Prayer are praising and thanking God, bringing our needs to Him, and asking for forgiveness.  This is a great setup for any Christian prayer.  But there is one part that often gets overlooked when we spend time with God on a regular basis.  Praying for God’s will can kind of get pushed to the back burner during our prayers.   Even though…

Prayer is one of the most important parts of a Christian’s faith.  It’s a direct connection to God.  It can (and should) be used daily.  One of the biggest questions I hear from Christians today is how to develop a consistent prayer life. Developing a consistent prayer life doesn’t just happen by chance.  You have to put in the time and effort to create a consistent prayer life.  There are also strategies you can use to make your prayer time more successful.  Here are four strategies that I’ve used to learn how to develop a consistent prayer life. Read The Word of God to Develop a Consistent Prayer Life One…

Raising kids is HARD! It’s the most difficult thing I’ve ever done in my life. I know other parents will agree. A lot of blood, sweat, and tears go into your kids becoming adults. A year ago we were celebrating the last of our kids’ high school graduation. Last week, my youngest turned 19 years old.  With only two and a half years between all three of our kids, these coming-of-age moments have hit us hard and fast since they entered high school. As a parent, it seems like only yesterday we were bringing our oldest home from the hospital, signing our son’s adoption papers, and walking our youngest in…

It can be very tricky to get a fibromyalgia diagnosis. For starters, the symptoms can be very different from one person to another. Some patients may experience brain fog, while others may deal with extreme fatigue caused by a lack of sleep. One of the most common fibromyalgia symptoms is pain. And one of the best ways to ward off a fibromyalgia flare is through fibromyalgia pain management. As my rheumatologist said during my diagnosis visit, “Fibromyalgia is a literal PAIN,” and he wasn’t lying.  One of my first symptoms was pain in my joints, especially my hands and fingers. The pain has since moved to many other joints. I’ve…

Studies have shown that sleep quality affects fibromyalgia symptoms. If a person can get better sleep with fibromyalgia, their symptoms will be less severe. But sleep doesn’t come easy to people with fibromyalgia. Studies show that up to 75% of fibromyalgia sufferers complain of sleep disturbances. Being diagnosed with fibromyalgia will often give you more questions than answers. Fibromyalgia looks different for everyone who has it. No two people will have the exact same symptoms. The cause of fibromyalgia is not clear either. When a person has fibromyalgia, there can be times that you don’t feel all that bad.  The pain is minimal and you’re getting enough rest. You’re managing…