For A Joy-Full Life
For A Joy-Full Life not blessings overflowing but God over us not trial free but heaven bound not thirst quenched but thirst for God not beautiful clothes but clothed in righteousness not abundant riches but God abundantly not knowledge or wisdom but God Himself Now may the God of all hope fill you with joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. ~ Romans 15:13 We’ve started a book club! {Read More}
Online Bible Study Starting Feb 2nd
* Affiliate links included Exciting news Mentoring Moments is offering an online Bible study opportunity to you! We are partnering with Danielle Lynn of Providential Living and Blackshear Place Baptist to offer the online Bible study, Pressure Points by Chip Henderson. Here’s Chip Henderson explaining what the study is all about. (If you cannot view the video, click here.) It’s free to participate — all you need to purchase is your workbook. (LifeWay is another good source for the workbook too.) Invite your {Read More}
What can I do? Finding God’s Purpose
We have all wondered at some time in our lives, just why we were born. Some are blessed to know early on what their mission on earth is – the child prodigies who can sing or play an instrument or who are in college by age 16. Even women in ministry positions often feel misplaced. We see a need and know we can fill the position so we jump in, whether it is our forte’ or not. The masses of us {Read More}
February Book Club Selection
* Affiliate links included In January our new Faithful Friends Book Club started with a wonderful group of women. We are reading Myquillin Smith’s book, The Nesting Place: It Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect to Be Beautiful. We have laughed, shared projects, and we’re enjoying discussing decorating minus the stress of perfectionism. You’re Invited Faithful Friends Book Club is set up on Facebook as a private group. This way we can talk without it showing in our Facebook feed. If you would {Read More}
Shaving My Grocery Budget
In the final months of 2014 I intentionally began looking at shaving my grocery budget. The budget and system in place were no longer working and needed tweaking. Re-valuating My Budget I’ve used a budget and coupons for years. The budget amount was settled upon when two of four children were in diapers. Back then I budgeted a certain amount per family member. $30 per each person (6) = $180 a week. You would think no longer purchasing diapers, wipes, {Read More}
Respect and My Adult Child
When I think about respect, I think about how I taught my kids that it’s one of the biggest ways they could show me love. ”You need to respect Mommy. You need to look at me when I’m talking to you. You need to obey me.” I didn’t realize that it would go for me too. That I would need to show them respect by treating them as an adult when the time came. How else would they feel LOVE? {Read More}
15 Ways to Encourage Someone Today
We just never know what a kind word or deed can do to lift the spirit and encourage those we meet. Today, take a moment to remind yourself of some simple ways encouragement can be built into life. Make it Happen * Print out this list and add to it. Make it a family affair and get everyone involved in ways to bring a smile to others. * Pray over this list and ask the Lord to bring individuals to {Read More}
My Right-Now Dream
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it?” Luke 14:28 NIV I was listening to someone talk on NPR about the old phrase “you can do anything you set your mind to.” It was the parenting mantra for the last century and the speaker was railing against it saying it just wasn’t true. He used the example that if his 5’1″ son {Read More}
5 Ways to Minister to a New Mom
A new mom can be overwhelmed with all of the changes going on in her body, her home, and her family. 5 ways to minister to a new mom 1. If there are other children in the home offer to take care of them for an afternoon or a day. 2. Offer to bring a meal complete with dessert. 3. Bring paper goods to keep kitchen clean up to a minimum. (Paper plates, plastic ware, napkins, and plastic cups.) 4. Offer to keep {Read More}
Lunch Lady Dirty Rice
*Affiliate links included. In grade school I did not know the name of the dietitian over the lunchroom. I was not alone as all of my friends and I called her the lunch lady. Now, as a homeschool mom, I’m the lunch lady and let me say most days I draw a complete menu blank. Our usual weekly fare includes grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup, maybe some pasta leftovers from dinner, and when I’m desperate–Chickfil-A. My children are good {Read More}
Time Saver — Time Waster
“Stupid internet is out again,” I grumbled. I had research to do and Bible verses to verify. I had deadlines to meet. When spellcheck can’t help, I typically key my butchered version into the search engine and get the answer instantaneously. I tried three spellings of a word I struggled with – nothing. Looking at the shelf above my computer I saw a large, familiar book. I grabbed the The Merriam-Webster Dictionary and blew the dust off in a little cloud. I {Read More}
2 Simple Steps to Meal Planning
* Affiliate links included One of the best things I have done for my family has been organizing our meals. I have done this in two ways: Cookbook Binder Monthly Menu Planning Cookbook Binder What I used: Sturdy 3 ring binder (2-inch is a great size), page protectors, divider tabs. What I did: I went through each of my cookbooks and found all the recipes I actually make. I made copies of the recipe page or typed and printed out the recipe, {Read More}
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