Faith Lifts theme this month is “Joy”. Contributing writer, Paula, says that even in our trials we must consider it pure joy. She says, ‘As a child, I used to believe my life in Christ guaranteed me a world free from problems. As I’ve grown in my faith walk, I’ve come to realize that according …
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Thankful Thursday!
I am thankful for the holidays! I love them. I love even the things that people complain about. I am thankful for being busy, the busier I am the more people I love and that love me. I am thankful for all the money I have to spend on the holidays, this means that I …
Good Morning Beautiful!
“Upon entering, Gabriel greeted her (Mary): ‘Good morning! You’re beautiful with God’s beauty, Beautiful inside and out! God be with you.’ She was thoroughly shaken, wondering what was behind a greeting like that. But the angel assured her, ‘Mary you have nothing to fear. God has a surprise for you: You will become pregnant and …
Baby Gas
For awhile when Anna was a baby I thought I needed to just buy stock in Target brand Mylicon. She always had gas. When I was breast feeding I assumed it was my diet, when I went to formula I tried all kinds to see if one affected her worse than others. But to no …
Be Clutter Free!
I found some great tips on avoiding clutter on simplify101 with Aby Garvey yesterday, I thought I would share them. Some of them I already use. Simple ideas that make a huge difference. ~ Sort your mail over the garbage can. Junk mail never makes it into the house! ~Avoid impulse purchases. Keep a wish …
Baby Talk
We have all heard that a mother knows her babies cry. When they are first brought home we don’t have a clue what is going on with them, but in just a few short weeks most moms can pretty well figure out whether it is a hungry cry or sleepy cry,etc. Reading Rookie Moms, led …
Inspiration from a Friend.
“Everyone warned Mike and me that everything was going to change with the birth of our daughter. We did not fully understand these words until she was born on May 22, 2006. Since becoming radically saved at the age of 16, I have experienced life in the supernatural. I have witnessed God transform lives (including …
See the Christmas Lights!
The other night my hubby was not at home and the kids and I were getting frustrated with each other. They were bored and I needed some down time. My kids love to ride. You have heard of driving a crying baby around in the car; well, my five year old and 21 month old …
To Spank or Not To Spank?
Last night I was watching Supernanny. I am sure that all over the country those who watched it were stirred one way or the other. The topic, to spank or not to spank. Ouch! (no pun intended :)) Touchy subject, right? Yeah well, here I go … I, like this young woman last night, was …
Dream-builders, not Dream-crashers!
“For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11) Surround yourself with the right people and you can fulfill the dreams God gives you. Put yourself in relationships with people who are not …