One of the biggest blessings you can give your husband is to pray for his day. You might ask, “What’s the point, what difference does it make?” It actually makes a lot of difference. Christians daily face a spiritual battle, and the choice is yours whether or not to protect yourself and your husband in…
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5 creative ways to recycle or reuse Christmas cards so you don't have to throw them away.
A few years ago a dear friend of ours mailed us a beautiful Christmas card with Mary and Jesus on the front. It’s probably taken from an original painting because the artistry and colors are absolutely gorgeous. It was much too pretty to pack away at the end of the season, so I put it…
Read More 5 Ways to Reuse and Recycle Christmas CardsTeaching your children to be grateful is important for so many reasons. First of all, it makes your child more enjoyable to be around. And people want to do more for those who appreciate their efforts. But if you want them to experience happiness in life, they must learn to be grateful for what they…
Read More 3 Steps in Teaching Gratitude to Your ChildrenWhen I was younger (late teens, early twenties), I was good about incorporating exercise into my daily routine. I’ve never been an athlete by any stretch of the imagination, but I led a fairly active life. My first child was born during those younger years. My body bounced right back and I was soon in…
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A sample daily schedule for Christian moms who work outside the home. Can everything get done every day?
If you work outside the home, you know how hard it is to keep up with housework, laundry, and meals. You come home from work tired and start in on your “second job”. Here are some suggestions that may help you create a daily schedule and feel less frazzled by the end of the day.…
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