Our pastor’s wife, Jana Howerton, recently led an online Flourish Bible study for women. I know she blessed many women, including me, with her encouraging teaching. Her last lesson, “Flourishing in Your Calling,” was a great reminder to me of how we can truly bless God and others wherever we are. As I was searching ideas for this week’s blog post, I remembered a post I had written several years ago in which I talked about how God had helped me find my “calling” or where God wanted to use me to bless Him and others. I hope today’s …
A Mother’s Creed: Ten Affirmations for Raising Children
Raising children in today’s world is not easy. As moms we are not perfect parents, but here are ten affirmations for raising children that can help.
A Prayer for Parents, Grandparents, and Their Children in Difficult Times
At times the challenges of parenthood are frightening and confusing. Prayer for parents is so important. I remember those years of parenting well, when my cries for wisdom and help stormed heaven’s gates daily. But during difficult times like these, when nothing seems normal, and so many families are struggling just to get by, I’m convinced even more of the need for prayer. Do you feel that way too?
Five Ways to Solve Irrational Fear
Mind-crippling, spine-tingling, heart-stomping fear–we’ve all experienced it at one time or another. Here are five ways to handle irrational fear.
Six Truths about God’s Character That Can Change Your Life
If we can believe and activate these truths about God, they will change us inside and out.