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Praying for God’s Will in Your Life
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…
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Four Tips on How to Develop a Consistent Prayer Life
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…
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10 Benefits of Your Kids Becoming Adults
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…
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Four Tips for Fibromyalgia Pain Management
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…
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Get Better Sleep with Fibromyalgia
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…
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Canning Homemade Salsa
Every year, my husband and I set out a family vegetable garden. We love having fresh fruits and veggies to eat in the later summer and early fall. Another thing we love is preserving some of our food so we can enjoy it all year long. Today I want to tell you how easy it is canning homemade salsa from our garden! Our favorite plants to grow in our garden are green beans, corn, tomatoes, and peppers. My last post covered how easy it is to can green beans. In this post, I’m going to share how we make our salsa and also can it. This is another easy recipe…
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Getting Answers With a Fibromyalgia Diagnosis
Searching for Answers Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you, but you don’t really know what? A few years ago, I felt this same way. After many tests and months of searching, I was finally given a fibromyalgia diagnosis. Let me guess, you’re exhausted, like ALL the time. You probably have more than the normal aches and pains, and you can’t concentrate or function like you used to. Maybe your digestive system is out of whack or you start getting these weird rashes for no apparent reason at all. And try explaining them to a doctor! “I don’t really feel good, but I can’t explain why,” usually…
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Simple Steps for Canning Fresh Green Beans
Hey there! Hopefully, you’ve learned the benefits of growing a garden, and you’ve taken the plunge into growing your own. And now, you’re ready to preserve some of the food from your garden. One of the garden plants that I’ve found that is easy to grow is green beans! And not only are they easy to grow, but they are also extremely easy to can and save all year long! Canning fresh green beans is not only super easy, but it will also save you a ton of money! We’ve been canning fresh green beans from our garden for several years. Some years that aren’t so good, we have about…
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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…
