Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “character building”
Have you ever thought, “I don’t have time for Scripture meditation! Let’s get real here – I don’t even have time to sit down, much less think in complete sentences!” Yeah. Me too. *This post contains affiliate links. You may view my policies here. So is it really necessary for moms to meditate on God’s Word? How important is it …
How can I stop yelling at my kids? Start the path to freedom with the free 5-day Yell-Free Blueprint and learn the first steps to becoming a yell-free mama.
6 essential questions to form your family’s spiritual growth; How to build a solid foundation through prayer, Scripture, and godly life-decisions. Because after all – your’re a pilgrim here on earth – and your family needs a map!
How to create a cozy Bible study nook using a few simple tools, decorations, and accessories from around your home. Look forward to time in the Scriptures!
One simple way to make homemade chicken broth. Learn how to simply cook in crock pot and freeze for use in recipes, including Whole30 or otherwise.
How a busy mom can fit in Bible study in under 10 minutes. Methods, tools, and training for moms; Scripture reading and prayer for growth and direction!
8 meaningful family traditions for celebrating Easter. Creative ideas for teaching the meaning of the resurrection for families with young children. Fun and grounded concepts from 8 mama bloggers who are either raising kids or have been there in the not too distant past.
How to get it all done as a mom; 3 quality tips for the overwhelmed mom. How God never intended us to “do it all” & Scripture to back it from Moses’ life.
Are you a young mama struggling for quiet time? I get you, and so does my featured guest today. Her name is Sarah, and she’s a young mama of four – soon to be five! But first, let me remind you of a special 7-day devotional series Sarah, Keri Snyder and I have designed for mothers seeking balance – …
10 warning signs of social media addiction. Insight on technology overuse, how to employ God’s comments of affirmation, and start living a real life.
How to gain freedom from long-term habits through mini-challenges and break down goals into bite-sized pieces. Featuring social media-free weekend!
Does God really care about me? How we can come to trust God’s Word and discover the key to faith. Inspiration and a lesson from a sand crab on hope in God.
Start your own personal 30-day Couch to Knee (C2K) Prayer Challenge and deepen your prayer life today! Scripture prayers, prayer prompts, and knee prayer.
Last week I shared my new prayer strategy with a friend over lunch. It’s nothing fancy. People have been doing it for hundreds of years. But when I described its powerful effect not only on my life, but other moms as well, my friend nearly leaped out of her Cracker Barrel chair. “I’m in. Count me in. I’m doing this. …
Dear mom, I know you wish you could leave your regrets behind. You should have spent more time reading Dr. Seuss and Goodnight Moon. You should have been a stay-at-home mom You should have spoken softer (as in – not yelled) You should have made them stick with piano You should have let them quit piano You should have home …
Hi mama. I have one thing I really want to tell you today. It’s this: make a decision. Stop worrying, stop analyzing, and stop fearing. Nip it in the bud, Ange. “It’s better to go through the wrong door with your best self than the best door with your wrong self. Sometimes the way in which I go through …
It was right there in the fine print: 200mg caffeine. Folks, anytime you purchase a protein supplement that reads, “High-Energy, Calorie-burning” – turn around slowly and walk away. I had a little problem last week. Jim brought home a vat of protein powder from Sam’s because that’s just how much he loves me. Totally serious here. The man knows …
It’s time for Five Minute Friday over on Katemotaung’s blog! Set the timer, write for five minutes, and post! Today’s word prompt: Try. Go. I signed up to sell Mary Kay Cosmetics when I turned 29 years old. I’d never done anything like it before. I quickly learned I had to talk to people, put myself out there – and {gasp} …
3 Reasons why you need a church family. Why church isn’t about perfect people and how you can benefit from fellowship among Christians.
Hello my peeps! I hope you’ve had a pleasant day. Here’s a list of things I’m doing currently:Bringing ~ my daughter Hayley back home from Ohio, having completed her junior year of college. Wondering ~ where did the year go?!? It seems like just yesterday we were walking her through Office Depot looking for a bookshelf for her dorm room. (Actually, it …
