It's the start of a New Year, and many of us have goals and resolutions on our minds, and those are good things. One that has been on my list is to re-evaluate my morning routine. You can read the post below (7 minutes) or listen in to the podcast (30 minutes) where I share a bit more information. Related Articles: Podcast EP 21: The Routines of the Day The Joy of a Morning Routine The Benefits of Habits in Our Homemaking We know routines and habits ... continue reading...
Developing a Daily Bible Reading Habit
We're getting ready to turn the calendar and on most of our lists or resolutions is to start a daily Bible reading habit. This is a good thing. What better discipline to develop as a believer than to desire to sit at the feet of Jesus daily and hear from Him through His Word and for us to speak to Him through prayer. Picking a Plan: There are so many options out there of various Bible reading plans, and Justin Taylor, Michelle Lesley, and Ligonier have helpful ... continue reading...
10 Questions to Ask Yourself at the Start of a New Year
So many times, we can go about our day and not take the time to "consider our ways" (Haggai 1:5). Donald Whitney has shared 10 Questions to help you to pause and ponder the direction your life is going. These are great questions to print out and tuck in your Bible for your own personal time of reflection or good discussion questions to work through together as a couple or family. I have this list of questions tucked away in my Bible and pull them out several times a year to ... continue reading...
Spiritual Priorities for the New Year
I am a calendar and planner lover. I love lists and making goals and seeking to make the most of my days. I'm also aware of how easy it is to become overwhelmed, miserable, and really exhausted when I don't have a good plan in place to make the most of my days. You can read the post below or listen in to the podcast where I share more information: I want to share today a system I've used for years on planning my spiritual priorities for the year. It has ... continue reading...
Speech Seasoned with Grace and Kindness
With the holiday season before us, many of us may find ourselves around people who can be a challenge to communicate without it turning into a heated discussion. We may be the ones challenging to communicate with. You can read the post below (5 minutes) or listen in to the podcast, where I share a bit more information (14 minutes). Find all podcast episodes or subscribe to the podcast here. Related Articles: Are You Kind to Your Husband? Dealing with ... continue reading...