The Danger of Losing Your Child’s Heart
Melanie Redd joins us today discussing the danger of losing your child's heart. Will they grow up and not want to be around you? Will they will leave your house at about age 18 and not want to return again? Will they will have children of their own, and not want to bring those babies to see you? Or, will they politely spend time with you, but keep their hearts protected and their conversations shallow? Discover great resources and inspiration to help you win and keep your child's heart.
The Dark Side of Your LIST
A good list can produce an almost magical kind of productivity. But when your list becomes THE LIST, it's all too easy to discover the dark side of list making. Do you struggle with the dark side of THE LIST?
Reflections of a Reluctant List Maker
My mother was a fan of list-keeping. Both a hobby and an art form, she raised a simple tool for organization to a sacred practice, bringing us all closer to God.My mother lived by THE LIST, which was clamped to our harvest gold side-by-side fridge with a magnet. THE LIST was filled with items to buy, errands to run, and events to attend. I did not inherit my mother's organizational DNA...
Do You Have Spiritual ADD?
Distractions often keep us from focusing on God. Our minds wander. We wonder why our relationship with God feels distant.In addition to busy schedules and heavy work loads, distractions come in many forms. Some distractions are external to our environment and lifestyle. Others are internal, rooted in our thinking and emotions. Find practical tips for staying focused in your Bible reading as well as encouragement to trust God to develop your spiritual concentration.
When You’re Afraid Your Gift Is Not Good Enough
Why do we struggle to be bold when it comes to using our gifts? How many times have we taken a deep breath, fighting the urge to duck and cover, to hold back when it comes to using our gifts? At times, hesitant to even speak our mind or express...
Will You Choose Life Today?
In this moment I have a choice: I tackle the project on my own or trust God will work with me in the challenge. Today I'm choosing life. Our days offer more choices than we can count. The most important choices we make bring us into relationship with God.
How to Break the Chains of Worry in Your Life
Anxiety wears many faces: apprehension, nervousness, worry, fear, and panic. It robs us of peace, making it hard to concentrate on simple tasks, make decisions, and stand firm in faith. Regardless of the cause, worry will become a prison if we do not learn powerful strategies to break the chains of toxic thinking.
How to Do Battle Together by Encouraging One Another
It had been a long, hard day and by now the toll of it was beginning to show on my face. I tried to hide it but my silence said more than I was willing. I figured if I didn’t say anything, she wouldn’t notice.
Inspire Your Heart to Hope + Printable Easter Poem
Be inspired by this short Easter poem to focus your heart on the power of hope. This Easter let your hope rise as you embrace the resurrection of Jesus. Today and every day, Christ in us is our hope of Glory. Enjoy the printable version of the poem to share with a friend.
