You want to push your child toward trying something new without crushing their spirit. Trust me, I’ve been there! These six steps to encourage a cautious child will radicalize the way you go about it. They will feel validated and heard and might even decide they’re ready to try something new! My middle child has…
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Five New Years Resolutions Ideas
Read moreNeeding a few new years resolutions ideas to help you plan for the new year? These five ideas for new years goals are sure to give you inspiration! Make your plans for the new year and don’t look back! Thank you Farther for sponsoring this post. Welcome to 2021! After this last year and all…
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Mary’s Birth Story
Read moreWe all love a good birth story, don’t we? I know I sure do! I love asking women about their labors and deliveries. I love finding out whether their c-sections were planned, how long they pushed for, how much their baby weighed… All the things! I also love telling my birth stories. It fills up…
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Advent Scripture Writing Challenge
Read moreThis Christmas season, you are invited to join in on an advent scripture writing challenge that will change your life! Affilitate links are used in this post I think we’re all entering this advent season with heaviness in our hearts. No matter how excited we are for the upcoming holidays, there are shadows in the…
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Making Your Believer’s Baptism Service Even More Memorable
Read moreYour child has chosen to be baptized and now you’re planning their believer’s baptism service. Here are a few ideas of how to make the day a bit more memorable and special. This weekend my husband and I had the amazing opportunity to baptize our oldest son. Our church believes in believer’s baptism and, therefore,…
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10 Marriage Tips to Help You Stay In Love
Read moreAre there any little things you could be doing in your marriage to help the spark stay alive? These 10 marriage tips will help you stay in love as you appreciate and care for you spouse. Photos by Mandi McDougall Photography I would venture to guess that the vast majority of us get married, longing…
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Gratitude Journaling for all Emotional States
Read moreWhat’s your emotional state? Are you exuding gratefulness? Are you just going through the motions? Are you in the depths of dispair? God has a word for YOU on how to find or remain in a heart of thanksgiving. Gratitude journaling is for all! What is Gratitude Journaling? Before I really start talking about gratitude…
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How to Send Joy to Others
Read moreEven when you’re away from a loved one, it’s fun to find ways to love on them. If you’re wondering how to bring joy to others, this post is for you! Thank you Basic Invite for sponsoring this post. In today’s world, very few of us live near all the people we love. We move…
