Posts Tagged ‘peace’
True Peace Comes from God Alone
Need peace, courage, comfort? God reminds us in His Word that He is with us, always. He’s involved in the large and small aspects of our lives; leading and guiding. When life feels overwhelming and anxiety starts to creep in, remember that God is with you. His presence brings comfort and assurance, reminding you that…
Read MorePrayer is an Invitation to Connect
Prayer is more than a routine—it’s your open door to peace, strength, and spiritual protection for yourself and those you care about. It’s a powerful and personal way to connect with God. Every moment you dedicate to prayer is an investment in hope and possibility. By making space in your day for prayer, you invite…
Read MoreCalm Anxious Kids with God’s Word
Calm anxious kids with scripture. God’s Word tells us, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:6-7). The way to relieve…
Read More10 Tips for Difficult Family Gatherings
Family gatherings can be a time of joy, a time of angst or everything in between. God created our families. It’s our responsibility to try our best to be a loving peace keeper, even with the really difficult relatives. And there’s usually at least one in every family. The uncle who consistently asks inappropriate questions, the…
Read MoreManaging the Family Calendar
Managing the family calendar is no easy task! Families are stretched to the max. Most are overwhelmed. How much is enough? My family is too busy! I’m exhausted and my kids are too! These are the comments often made by both moms and dads when talking about the family calendar. It’s so easy to get…
Read MoreMaking Christmas Calm & Bright
Family, friends, and festivities make for a fun holiday season but not necessarily a peace-filled Christmas. Pose the following questions to your family at a family meeting to determine priorities and prepare for a calm and bright holiday. A little preparation and attainable expectations will make a huge difference for everyone. • Who will we…
Read More10 Tips to Toss Out Worry, Chaos, and Confusion
“I’m anxious, all the time.” “It’s hard to sleep at night. I worry about everything.” “My heart pounds, my hands sweat, my stomach hurts. I’m so stressed out!” Make a change in 2018! Life can be hard, whether its an ill parent, a distant spouse, unruly kids or personal troubles. Sometimes it’s just too much…
Read MoreTop 10 Tips for Stressed Out Moms
Spring should be a time of quiet renewal, a reawakening after a long winter. The weather is beautiful, birds are singing, daffodils are blooming. Sounds peaceful, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, May has become BUSY with the ending of school year events, summer activities beginning early, and sport team practices moving into high gear. Throw in a…
Read MoreBring It Home at Christmas
The December blog posts have been to encourage you to slow down, serve others, and enjoy family Christmas traditions. In essence, creating a more purposeful and thoughtful holiday season. In light of the horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT focusing on matters of faith seems more important than ever. There’s only One who can overcome evil…
Read MoreMaking a List, Checking It Twice
Making a list, checking it twice…but it has nothing to do with naughty or nice. It’s to get me organized. I’m a list maker. I have a notebook in my purse at all times, complete with tabs to keep the lists in order; prayer requests, to do lists, books I want to read. The notebook…
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