Inside: My top books from 2022 are an eclectic mix of Christianity, fiction, and productivity reads, along with an Audible listen. Where has the year gone? I do feel I did not read as much this year as in past years, but I was still able to take in quite a few books. Keeping track is still an issue for me. I'm not consistent. Goodreads is helpful, but I forget to update it. I need to put tracking my books on my list of priorities for 2023. Audible is still a favorite way to take in more ... continue reading...
Fear Not – Luke 2:10
Inside: When we come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior - we are now to be people of faith - we are people who are told to Fear Not. We're often reminded in scripture to "Fear Not" (365 times to be exact). God's Word reminds us, now that we are in Christ, the message that the angel brought to the shepherds that night in Bethlehem (Luke 2:9-11) is the same one being preached today. The angel in Luke 2:10 first brought the message to a very unlikely group of people, the shepherds. Our good ... continue reading...
My Favorite Planners & Journals
Inside: A roundup of my favorite planners and journals for homemakers - perfect for staying organized in the New Year! We're getting ready to turn the calendar, and if you're like me, I always look forward to starting a new planner for the year. I utilize digital apps for some of my time management, but I can't seem to eliminate paper. (I need to put a post together on how I manage my digital life, and it's on the to-write list for the blog sometime in the future 😉) But, truly, nothing ... continue reading...
50+ Things to Do Instead of Scrolling Social Media
Inside: Sharing some simple ideas to make good use of your time over mindlessly scrolling social media on your phone. We have all been there, finding ourselves mindlessly scrolling social media or the news or email or whatever on our phones. It's not fun, productive, or helpful at all! I wanted to share some ideas with you about what to do instead of scrolling. So before you're fingers start moving, take a look at the list below and maybe pick out a few go-to tasks you can choose over ... continue reading...
The Most Difficult People to Witness to: Your Family
Inside: Sharing the gospel with our family should be a part of our natural conversation with them. But Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 When I first started writing this post, I wanted to title it "How Not to Witness to Family Members." I believe I have more qualifications to write about all my failures and missed opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those I love dearly and ... continue reading...