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Prompts for Your First 30 Days of Prayer Journaling

Faith· Prayer· Prayer Journal· Printables

27 Jun

I think that keeping a prayer journal is so important because it allows you a space to write out your prayers to God and keep them forever. In fact, I think keeping any kind of journal is really important. Besides writing out my prayers in my journal, I also have a list of running prayer requests and a list of people I pray for daily. AND-I ... Read More about Prompts for Your First 30 Days of Prayer Journaling

Keeping the 4th of July Simple

Holidays

23 Jun

I love having people over for cookouts and outdoor fun--our house is set up perfectly for it! But I do tend to go a little overboard with everything and then I end up running around like a crazy lady at the party and never really get to enjoy my efforts. I know I'm not the only one guilty of this, so I gathered up a bunch of my favorite ideas ... Read More about Keeping the 4th of July Simple

Why Everyone Should Have a Life Verse

Faith· Prayer· Printables

17 Jun

My Life Verse Psalm 40:1-3 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. 3 He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put ... Read More about Why Everyone Should Have a Life Verse

The No-Fail Recipe My Kids Will Always Eat

Being a Mom· Kitchen

16 Jun

I have found the perfect recipe that my super picky kids will always eat--and even ask for seconds! This is so thrilling to me because it's an actual recipe you guys; nothing from a box or the freezer--or something simple like scrambled eggs, grilled cheese, or french toast. But an actual recipe with ingredients! You see, my kids like to torture ... Read More about The No-Fail Recipe My Kids Will Always Eat

9 Qualities of an Amazing Small Group Leader

Faith· Friendship· Small Group

14 Jun

When I was first asked to lead a small group, I was terrified. It seemed like I wasn’t qualified for such a task. Part of me felt like I didn’t have enough “Bible-knowledge” to make a difference in another person’s life and I that I was too broken to be a good enough example. The other part of me likes a challenge. So I took it on—jumped ... Read More about 9 Qualities of an Amazing Small Group Leader