Kellie Renfroe

December ~ A Simple Christmas

December 2, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe 1 Comment

“The trouble with organizing a thing is that pretty soon folks get to paying more attention to the organization than to what they’re organized for.” ~Laura Ingalls Wilder. When I think of a simple Christmas, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s description of childhood in a log cabin comes to mind. Homemade toys, a piece of fruit, hard candy, and Pa reading the Christmas story from the Bible with snow piled high outside. I don’t know what a simple Christmas means. I admit {Read More}

About Kellie Renfroe

Kellie and her husband Greg have been married 24 years and have four children ranging in age from 8 to 19. She co-founded Mentoring Moments for Christian Women in 2005. Kellie is a homeschooling mom who enjoys reading and studying the Bible, writing, photography, and learning how to cook.

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10,000 Reasons to Give Thanks

November 18, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe 2 Comments

“For the Lord is good and his love endures forever; his faithfulness continues through all generations.” Psalm 100:5 “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him,” Nahum 1:7 “You, Lord, are enthroned forever; Your throne endures from generation to generation.” Lamentations 5:19 “God, be exalted above the heavens; let Your glory be over the whole earth.” Psalm 57:11 If the Matt Redman video, 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord) does not {Read More}

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Thankful in the Midst of Life’s Trials

November 12, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe Leave a Comment

Yesterday Caroline shared with us the beauty and power of praising God not just in good times, but in the midst of life’s trials. Today, let’s lift our voices together and praise the Lord by singing along with the Casting Crowns’ song, Praise You in This Storm. If you have not heard the story behind the song, it is shared at the beginning. If the video is not playing in your browser, click here. Be thankful in all circumstances, for {Read More}

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A Wonder-Working God

November 8, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe 1 Comment

There’s an old hymn that says “He’s a wonder-working God.” Growing up singing the hymn is different from resting in the beautiful knowledge of I AM’s mighty power. In our nation of abundance and self-reliance, let us as believers not forget He is indeed a “wonder-working God” today just as He was when Moses described Him in Exodus. When we stop to consider His greatness, His power, His holiness, only then can we understand that He reigns. He does not {Read More}

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Favorite Thanksgiving Books for Families

November 7, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe Leave a Comment

During the month of November I intentionally share books highlighting the story of Thanksgiving with my children. On a table the books are displayed for leisurely perusing during free time. In the afternoon, during the week, we sit together to read through one of the books, several of which only take a few minutes. No matter their age, it is important to remind my children of the courage of the Pilgrims, Indians, and the hand of God upon them all. {Read More}

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Everyone Needs a Sister Christine

October 31, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe 1 Comment

Sister Christine has always been old. She was old when I was in elementary school. She was old when I was in middle school and she was old when I turned sixteen. There was one thing Sister Christine was not . . . she was not old at heart. Sister Christine loves people. She has lived her life as one interested and involved. Most of all, Sister Christine loved me. When I turned 16, Sister Christine threw me a Sweet {Read More}

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The Number #1 Hindrance to Lasting Fruit of the Spirit

October 21, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe Leave a Comment

If you began following Mentoring Moments back in the day, you will recognize the name Dr. Richard Marks. He was a regular speaker on our free monthly mentoring calls. Do you remember his discussion on depression in women? It was one of the most popular along with his multiple calls on a variety of marital issues. His wisdom and encouragement as a Christian psychologist and his work with Marriage for Life has been a blessing to us. Today we are {Read More}

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Looking for a Mentor? Start with Words from the Wise

October 8, 2013 by Kellie Renfroe Leave a Comment

When we think of “mentoring,” it is often the one-on-one kind. However, mentoring occurs in a variety of ways: books, conferences, Bible studies, even blogs. Back in 2011 Mentoring Moments started a series called Words from the Wise to highlight godly mentors. While each of these ladies may not know any of us personally, their words have impacted many of our lives. In October we are sharing the lives of godly women who exhibit the lasting fruits of the Spirit. {Read More}