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Encouragement for Tired Moms: 5 Ways to Add Joy to Your Life
I discovered a meatball under the china cabinet this morning. Suffice it to say, this wouldn’t be a huge deal if we’d dated meatballs in the past few days; however, we haven’t had meatballs for at least two weeks. We haven’t had meatballs for two weeks. As I scrubbed the floor, I felt compelled to offer a few words of encouragement for tired moms everywhere. Ten years ago, I spent my days teaching students with disabilities inside the walls of a respected high school. Each new day brought new challenges and changes in my schedule. During those years, my husband and I traveled overseas often. For fun, we regularly took…
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15 Bible Verses About Slowing Down and Enjoying Life
It’s autumn in Pennsylvania. Autumn in this part of the world means cornfields that rustle beige in the evening thermals. It means russet leaves applauding the sky and geese heading south with their human-like voices echoing overhead. Today, I’m turning to God’s Word in search of Bible verses about slowing down as I aim to embrace the season. Today, I’ll share these verses with you. Take the time to slowly read these words and respond to God’s invitation to slower, more intentional living. I also invite you to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you slow down. Bible Verses About Slowing Down…
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How to Focus on Jesus Instead of Focusing on Your Problems
The seasons are changing in our part of the world. I watch from my window, where I’m lost in stacks of first-grade homework, bills, and messy reminders about the reality of my actual life. I want to focus on Jesus this morning, but I can’t clear my head in the middle of the mess. You probably know a thing or two about messes. You want to live by faith and focus on Jesus throughout your days, but the chaos of your life pulls you away. How to Focus on Jesus I want to learn to keep my eyes on Jesus, but sometimes, it doesn’t feel practical. Here’s what I’m learning:…
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25 Bible Verses About Being Humble and Kind
Imagine how different the world would be if all people aimed to be humble and kind. We might not be able to change others, but we can take steps to align ourselves with God for change. Today, we’ll explore 25 Bible verses about being humble and kind. I’ll also share an inspiring story about a man who changed the world through a simple act of kindness. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook that will help you establish a rhythm of connecting with the presence of the life-giving God daily. Bible Verses About Being Humble and Kind Let’s start by looking at…
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10 Encouraging Bible Verses for Struggling Moms
As I sit to write these words to you, there’s a pile of luggage at the bottom of our stairwell. It’s an array of minion-decorated backpacks, colorful duffel bags, and pink handbags adorned with flowers and fairies. Looking at it makes me feel overwhelmed. I share this with you before I share today’s Bible verses for struggling moms because I want you to know that I have walked in your shoes, friend. I have endured months of sleeplessness with infants who refused to sleep. The demands of motherhood have worn me thin, and I’ve locked myself in the bathroom while little fingers wiggled under the door. Bible Verses for Struggling…
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7 Powerful Bible Verses About Stress and Hard Times
The awakening of spring feels like a rebirth of sorts. The pungent scent wafting from the once-frozen creek bed stirs life in my soul. Today, I’m in the woods with my Bible in search of Bible verses about stress and hard times. Bible Verses About Stress and Hard Times If you need encouragement today, I invite you to join me in the woods, and we’ll see what God’s Word says about stress and trouble. Bible Verses About Stress and Hard Times 1. Psalm 135:1-2 Praise the name of the LORD. Give praise, O servants of the LORD who stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of…
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10 Bible Verses About Living for God’s Glory
How do we glorify God in our daily lives? The Bible offers plenty of examples to help us glorify God in our everyday moments. Today, we’ll explore 10 powerful Bible verses about living for God’s glory. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you glorify God in all you do. 10 Bible Verses About Living for God’s Glory According to God’s Word, our lives glorify God when his light and love shine through us, transforming our everyday places. Here are 10 Bible verses about living for the glory of God. Bible Verses About Living for God’s Glory 1. 1 Corinthians…
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The Presence of Jesus: 10 Ways to Connect With Him
The maples stood barren—as if they were waiting for a fresh breath from heaven. Gazing into their spindly arms, I realized my soul felt much the same. I wanted nothing more than a sense of the presence of Jesus. “Lord, why do you seem so distant? Why don’t I sense your presence?” I prayed. Today, I share the revelation I had as I prayed about encountering the presence of Jesus that day. Then, we’ll look at 10 practical ways to become more aware of his presence. Be sure to read to the end of today’s post for a free devotional eBook to help you connect with the Lord in fresh…
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7 Practical Ways to Show Grace to Others
Dawn came too early today—like an interruption to a night that went too fast. As the first rays of light poured through the windowpane, I asked God to fill me with his grace for the day ahead. Showing grace is never easy when we’re weary and on the brink of burnout. I went to bed late thinking about writing projects, our child’s science fair project, and what I was going to send to school for snack day. My mind raced for hours. When dawn came too soon, I had no desire to race into anything. I brushed my teeth thoughtlessly, and the impending nature of my to-do list weighed me…
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What Does God Say About Making Decisions?
When it comes to walking by faith, there’s one question I’ve grappled with more than any other: What does God say about making decisions? I want to follow God and honor him with my choices. Yet, at times, I’ve struggled to find his direction. The summer after my junior year of college, I found a job working in a deli thousands of miles from my home in Pennsylvania. For three months, I lived outside Denali National Park, Alaska. In some ways, I was running from the life I’d created for myself at home. On a different level, I was searching for direction from God. I invite you to return with…
