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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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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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Help Your Teenager Who Is Struggling in School
There are many challenges that come with parenting. One of the biggest challenges for my family has been in school. I teach elementary school, so getting through that, although it wasn’t easy, was much more manageable. But, since the kids went to middle school, we have spent many, many hours trying to help a teenager who is struggling in school. Each of our 3 kids is different and had different needs. All of them had struggles with social maturity and the issues that go along with growing up. Our 2 girls had a few struggles with classwork and homework. But they were both willing to seek help from their teachers…
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Love Your Teenager With These Seven Simple Tips!
Most parents have an instant love for their children as soon as they are born. Some families may take a little longer to bond, but loving your sweet little one comes easily for most parents. Then one day, that sweet little boy or girl turns into a teenager. Halfway between child and adult, your teen’s emotions, attitude, and hormones are driving you crazy!!! All these changes can make it a little harder to love your teenager. We know you LOVE them because they are yours, but I guess LIKING your teen is really the challenge you’re up against. Even though they are trying your patience almost daily, as a parent,…
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Parenting Your Teenager and Making it out Alive!
As I’ve gone through the different stages of parenting, I have realized something. They all have challenges! And parenting a teenager is no different. In fact, parenting your teenager can be one of the most challenging times for your whole family! Over the past 8 years, my husband and I have had at least one teenager in the house. Our kids are very close in age (18, 19, and 21) so we’ve spent the larger part of these 8 years with 3 teenagers. This has been both a blessing and a challenge! One blessing from parenting 3 teenagers is how much we’ve learned from this experience. In fact, we’re still…
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Secret Benefits of Couples Who Are Best Friends
“Today I marry my best friend…” I’ve seen variations of this poem at several weddings for the last few years. It’s often attributed to Bertrand Russell, but the actual origins are unknown. This poem is a sweet and tender addition to any wedding ceremony. One reason this quote has become so popular is because many people like the idea of couples who are best friends. We eat up this sweet and romantic side of a love story! But the reality of couples who are best friends isn’t just a tender, romantic feeling. It takes real work and commitment for happily married couples to become best friends. And more effort…
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Simple Ways To Have Fun With Your Spouse
Marriage isn’t easy. There are tons of stresses that will attack your marriage from all angles. Learning how to have fun with your spouse is essential to ensure your marriage happiness! There are many simple ideas for you and your spouse to have fun at home, going out, and also to have a couple’s getaway. Very Well Mind lists 14 Fun Things Couples Should Do Together. Have Fun with Your Husband at Home Many couples struggle to schedule date nights or a couple’s getaway. Couples with young kids might have a hard time scheduling a date night away from home. If they don’t have babysitters nearby, it can be…
