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A Little Encouragement for those Who Struggle with OCD

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[wc_divider style=”solid” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] From time to time, I meet friends who take the time to share their struggles with me. It’s amazing to hear about some of the issues, illnesses, and challenges that […]

Does it sometimes feel like God doesn't really care about you? Here are words from the Bible and quotes to affirm and encourage you that God is interested in you and in the concerns of your heart. Why not stop by for an infusion of hope?

Does God REALLY Care About You?

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[wc_divider style=”solid” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] It was an innocent question really. She was struggling with some issues in her life and she wanted to know. She asked, “How do I know that God really does […]

How to Love Your Spouse When Your Nest is ALMOST Empty

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It’s our wedding anniversary today. We are celebrating 26 years together in marriage. We’ve been blessed with two college-age children–a boy and a girl–who both live with us at home while they work and commute […]

We hear it said often, "The safest place to be is in the will of God." It sounds very comforting and true, but is it biblical? Is it true? That's the trust we are considering today on the blog. Why not stop by for a visit?

Is the Safest Place to be REALLY in the Will of God??

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We are in the middle of three-part series detailing, “Things we believe that are not really in the Bible.” Week One: Does God Really Want Us to be Happy – Above All Else? […]

Do whatever makes you happy! Seek to be happy above all else! We are consumed with happiness in our culture. Life is all about being happy. People are living for happiness. But, is happiness to be the greatest goal of our lives? Is the pursuit of happiness the thing that should consume our lives? We are considering that topic today. Why not drop by for a visit?

Does God Really Want Us to be HAPPY – Above All Else?

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This post is part of a series about prayer, happiness, and God’s plans for our lives. Be sure to catch these other posts: The Day I Quit Listening to Joel Osteen The Day I Quit […]

Quitting! It's something that tempts all humans at times. We all reach moments when we need some words of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement so that we will NOT GIVE UP! If this is one of those moments for you... Here are 7 of those kinds of truths to increase your faith and offer you hope.

Powerful Motivation for the Faint of Heart

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Quitting. Giving up. Tossing in the towel. Dropping out. Resigning. These things can tempt ALL of us at times! We all reach moments when we need some words of motivation, inspiration, and encouragement to keep us […]

Would you like to have better and more meaningful conversations with other people. This article shares thoughtful and practical tips for how to get past the small talk and move toward deeper communication with your family and friends. There's also a free printable included in this post!

How to Take Conversations Deeper With Friends & Family

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[wc_divider style=”solid” line=”single” margin_top=”” margin_bottom=””] Standing in the kitchen, I was surrounded by the most precious group of ladies on a weekend retreat. We’d had our breakfast, started to clean up, and we were lingering […]

There are many different types of Bibles. How do you know which Bible to purchase when you want to buy a new one? Here's a post that gives you practical step by step instruction along with TWO FREE printables.

4 Great Questions to Consider When Buying a New Bible

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It can be completely overwhelming. You walk into the store, and the shelves are lined with thousands and thousands of options. Or, you go to your favorite online store, and the choices are endless. Where […]

Would you like to have a marriage that is stronger, better, and sweeter? Here are 25 positive, Bible-based tips that can enhance and improve your marriage relationship.

25 Ways to Make Your Marriage Better

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Over 25 years ago, I walked down a very long aisle in front of a large crowd of friends and family to pledge my life and my love for Randy. 25 Ways to Make Your Marriage […]

We all get angry sometimes! It's a part of life. But, how are we to deal with it? Here's a practical article on how to deal with anger issues and the art of letting them go.

7 Secrets to Drain that ANGER You’ve Been Holding Onto

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One of my heroes passed away recently. He was an author, a speaker, a teacher, a counselor, and one of the most profoundly practical men I’ve ever had the chance to be around. 7 Secrets […]

Got preschoolers? They are a JOY! Here is an article filled with tips, ideas, and quotes about the incredible joys of parenting, grandparenting, and teaching preschoolers.

8 Great Joys of Parenting Preschoolers

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Preschoolers! This may be one of the cutest stages in all of parenting! Preschoolers are little balls of energy, filled with wonder at the world around them. 8 Great Joys of Parenting Preschoolers It’s been […]

Prayer is important for parents. However, sometimes we don't know how to pray or what we should pray. Here is an article that gives you some very practical prayer ideas and scriptures to pray for your children. (FREE Printables included!)

7 Super Ways to Pray for Elementary Age Children

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Prayer. It’s one of the best things we can do for our kids. But, it’s hard to pray sometimes. It’s also hard to know what to pray at times. Many of you have shared with […]