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Cultivating Calmness: 1 Simple Step to Calmer Mornings
If you missed last week’s post about Cultivating Calmness you can view it HERE. I am not the master of calm mornings, but I have been the creator of completely chaotic ones. I guess you could say, I have learned the hard way what not to do in the morning when children need to be fed, dressed and sent out the door for school. But all things should be done decently and in order. I Corinthians 14:40(ESV) Let’s be honest, early mornings and children do not always go smoothly. If you add in a tired, irritable mom, you will have
Silent Stealers of Joy: Good Intentions & Guilt
After a long day of mothering, wife-ing, friending, loving, helping, caring, cooking, cleaning, shopping and everything else-ing, I snuggle into my bed and the thoughts of what I should have done differently begin. My thoughts parade through my mind like a slide show highlighting the little things I forgot to do or say. I think of how I should have answered my friend differently or stopped what I was doing to make that needed phone call. I remember the way I rushed my husband out the door so that I would have more time, only to kick myself when I
Cultivating Calmness: Turn Down the Noise of Life
There is something relaxing about the sound of God’s creation reacting to the ebbs and flows of nature. I enjoy the enchanting sound of birds chirping, rain falling on the roof and leaves as they rustle in the cool breeze of fall. Too often life seems to drowned out the simple sounds that God created. The noise of life bombards our lives and it takes major effort to lower the volume of life. How do we turn down the volume of life when life does not slow down, shut down or stop? Here are a few simple ideas. 1. Limit
What If God Does Not Answer My Prayer?
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. I John 5:14 (NIV) Breathing deeply, I prayed the same prayer I had prayed for weeks. “Lord, please give me an answer.” I could not understand why God would not answer my prayer. My husband, who had been perfectly healthy, was suddenly in a hospital bed surrounded by perplexed doctors. If the doctors could find the problem maybe they could begin treatment. I desperately wanted to know what was wreaking havoc on my soulmate’s body. I prepared myself for
School Year Prayers From A Mama’s Heart – September
As we settle into the school routine there will be choices made every day that will impact the next generation. While it is easy to see the negative things that will impact our children, let’s be a part of the positive things that can leave a lasting impression. Praying for your child is something that they will notice, remember and hopefully carry on into their adult lives. Never underestimate the time you spend in prayer for your child. If life has gotten busy and the school schedule has already begun to set your pace to the constant beat of rush,
10 Things TO SAY to a Depressed Woman
We have been talking about depression for a few weeks. If you missed it, here are some posts in the series Hope For the Depressed Woman that you might like: 10 Things NOT to Say to a Depressed Woman Week 1: Slow Down Week 2: Breaking the Silence Week 3: Medication or Meditation Week 4: Triggers and Tips for Success Week 5: Running Away Sounds Divine 1. I’m here. Say it tenderly and mean it. Then be there. 2. I care about you. Say it and show it. 3. I love you. Mean it and act on it. 4. I
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