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Bible Lessons for Kids: Moses
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. Interestingly, thestory of Moses is a unique old Testament story as we get to see his life unfold from infancy. In other stories we enter the scene when our character is later on in years. Therefore, kids may be able to identify with Moses more easily. Furthermore, Moses was adopted, and grew up in a home and culture that wasn’t his own. From Moses we will study how to overcome adversity and how to love God with our hearts, soul, mind and strength. Moses: The Bible for Kids Please Read The Story of Moses Beginning with Baby in the Basket to the…
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Making Time for God
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. As the shimmering silver streaks along my hairline, danced in the dim reflection of the mirror this morning. I was reminded just how quickly time goes by, 37 just like that. Consequently, I have gained 12 hairs worth of wisdom or so it seems. From baby hairs to long hairs of wisdom one life lesson has been constant and unchanging; the importance of making time for God. He Desires Time with You: Naturally, it is easy to spend time with God when holiday or vacation allows. But in the churning whirlwind that is everyday life carving out time for Him can be…
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Benefits of the Holy Spirit
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. Shop Here Recently, my husband encouraged me to embark upon an in depth study of the Holy Spirit with the Woman’s Bible Study at our church. Naturally I was a little hesitant because my exposure to the Holy Spirit was like a circus act, it was loud, a blazon spectacle done with excellent showmanship. In time it became something I feared and distanced myself from. However the study by Francis Chan called Forgotten God is exactly what I needed to refocus on the benefits of the Holy Spirit within a Christians life, especially as a mom. As the weeks went by ,…
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Practicing Gentleness Everyday
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. Ways to Practice Gentleness Daily: Recently, our church suffered the sudden loss of a beloved pastor by the name of Richard Powell. He embodied the love of Christ for others in such a remarkable way. His gentleness was evident to all no matter the person or time. As the Pastor of Spiritual Formation his ministry began in the lobby and flooded into the classes he so beautifully stewarded. Gentleness A Rare Virtue: Furthermore, Richard had a way of making anyone he spoke to feel special and seen. Naturally, myself and many others are reeling from his passing, but at the same time…
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Encouraging Bible Verses for Husbands and Fathers
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. Bible Verses for Him: Historically, men have been inundated with pressure to provide, to be strong all while never showing emotion or needs of any kind. But in reality that just isn’t real, men have needs just as much as women do. Their fears are real, just as their insecurities are. Presently, as a wife I sometimes forget this. Acting as the sole provider for our household my husband needed to secure an alternate job that would allow me to stay at home with the children. This choice wasn’t without sacrifice, he left a job in which he had invested ten years,…
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How to Overcome Childhood Abandonment Issues
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. Much like broken glass, abandonment is the force that fractures your heart into shards. Causing a chain reaction of bad habits and painful patterns. In fact you distrust those around you, especially those closest to you, friends, family, your spouse, no one is safe. Try as you might you place a bandaid over all the broken pieces hoping they will somehow fuse together as time goes by….but they don’t. Overcoming childhood abandonment issues isn’t easy, because another person causes the break. When a loved one leaves you by choice or in death your once sure footing becomes a crumbling, rocky path laden…
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11 Bible Verses to Strengthen Moms
Affiliate Disclosure: Website: This post contains affiliate links. 11 Verses for Mama: Motherhood is full of blessings yet it is not without its challenges. I often refer to the vast difference as bee stings and honey, and you can’t have the sweetness of life without some of the pain. Naturally, being a mother is one of the biggest blessings bestowed upon women by God himself. Undoubtedly, there are days that are full slam dunks, nothing but net. Everyone is in a good mood and everything goes according to plan and the house smells like a Secret Garden brimming with gorgeous blooms. Contrary to blissful days, there are days that…
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Powerful Bible Studies for Moms
This post contains affiliate links. Click Here for Full Policy Bible Studies for Mama: Being a mother is one of the greatest responsibilities that God fashioned for women. Fundamentally, we are at the helm, with the task of raising our children to be conscious, well-mannered, individuals. Who in turn will grow up to impact our hurting world in monumental ways, all propelled by God’s strength and purpose. All that, as well as keeping them safe, and loving them in every stage of their lives is no small task. Unquestionably, mamas require encouragement and stamina to carry out this mission. We are as strong as what is fueling us. So I…
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The Power of a Child’s Prayer
Children’s Prayers are Powerful: As a teacher. I am always looking for books or activities that will enhance my children’s learning. Even though they are young, I want to fill the days with skills that will help them in a traditional classroom. I have taught them songs to sing when they wash their hands or when they need to practice patience. We have gone to the library to get books on a topic that relates to our daily lives from gardening books to cookbooks. Prayer is Teachable: But one area I hadn’t really thought about was teaching my children how to pray powerful prayers. Of course before bed I have…
