I remember my first BIG girl Bible given to me by my mother. I read that Bible everyday. I think this was the Bible I used when learning about Bible Journaling. I underlined my favorite verses from Genesis through the rest of the Bible. My mom encouraged me to write in my big girl Bible,…
3 Bible Studies for Teens Finding the way to a teen’s heart and protecting their heart,is very often done through patience, copious amounts of food, and thoughtful Bible study. Engaging in discussions about faith at this tender time can strengthen bonds and deepen a love for Christ. Unfortunately, finding the right Bible study can be…
The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Joy I have so many fond childhood memories of VBS. I would need two hands to count the churches near my house that held this weeklong summer camp for kids learning God’s infallible word. One of the songs we often sang was this beloved children’s hit: All of us…
This week has been emotionally difficult. I had spoken to Mandy a few hours prior to her passing. We were laughing at one of my Facebook posts that was causing quite a stir. She comforted me as I her. We giggled, laughed, scratched our heads at some of the comments. Then in her gentle Christ-like…
When I attended a PWOC Convention in Nashville a few years ago, I met the sweet, musically gifted worship leader Laura Story. She shared her life, her heart and her music with thousands of military wives who gathered together at the international conference. I am truly blessed to have been able to spend time with…
5 Ways To Get Over Homemaking Hurdles Homemaking is hard work. Before we get married, we dream of what the perfect home will look like. We fill binders with recipes. We see ourselves making homemade breads, cookies and jellies. We have this idea in our head of exactly how it will be. Looking for ways…
How to Renew Yourself as a Stay At Home Mom Stay At Home Moms (SAHM) get a bad rap. This term brings up an image in most people’s mind of a woman who sits in her home wearing pajamas, watching television and eating bonbons. A SAHM is envisioned as a glorified house cleaner. Unfortunately, the…
March Journal Through the Bible™-Prayer As I was planning this month’s Journal Through the Bible™ it seemed like anything that could get in the way did get in the way. This past month was literally Murphy’s Law – if it could go wrong, it did go wrong. For one, I am changing the name…
St. Patrick’s Day can be a lot of fun! Wearing green, eating chocolate gold coins, reading silly books about leprechaunsand their silly tricks, pinching people for not wearing green. It is a day to make memories and have fun with our children. Every day we should be teaching our kids to have their eyes open…
5 Prayers to Pray From Psalms Prayer is powerful. The fact that I can speak words and the God of the Universe not only hears what I say, but longs to have a conversation and respond to me, amazes me every time I think about it. Yet, if we are honest, prayer can also…
Keeping a Journal In this month’s edition of Write Through the Bible, I wanted to talk about keeping a journal. I keep a journal in addition to writing my daily Bible study verses. This can be intimidating, especially to someone who is new to the idea. To be quite honest, it seems like a lot of…
Can you believe Valentine’s Day is right around the corner? I really can’t. Christmas was just yesterday, after all! I love Valentine’s Day. I love getting out with my hubby and just enjoying each other, remembering why we fell in love. While I do think Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be the ONLY day during the year…