I have twins that are almost 14 years old and their birthday is coming up soon, near christmas. Thinking of creative gifts for that special, creative child can be challenging, especially when its something expensive. I’m always on the look out for creative gifts that are different and speaks to their creative side. My daughter is that creative child and she LOVES to draw. She will draw for hours if I let her. She will not do her chorus, will stay up for hours drawing and even though I want to cultivate that creative side of her, its hard to dance/balance between discipline and helping her creative side. recently I was blessed with the opportunity to review three Art Journals by Ellie Claire. These arts Journals are so beautiful and easy to [Continue Reading…]
How to develop the love for God in your kids?
As a parent teaching my kids about Jesus, the bible and God can be overwhelming. Not knowing ways and even resources to help get us started. I”m here to show you easy steps to get started and some resources that will help in your process in teaching your children the way they should go and when they grow old they will depart (Proverbs 22:6). 7 Ways to develop the love for God in your children Be an example The greatest way you can help develop the LOVE for God is to be an example. Kids will pick up behaviors from us as parents and not even know. My daughter (I MUST confess) has “caught” my not so good attitude, I see myself in her everyday and this is a [Continue Reading…]
5 ways to protect your marriage
At times marriage, by itself, can feel like a battle field. When two individuals come together, with TOTALLY different backgrounds, life experiences, gifts, abilities, etc. and decide to get married and now learn to live together with differences can be difficult. Let alone, the fears, pride, the world’s temptations and Spiritual warfare that comes with marriage. There’s a lot just two individuals has to learn about each other and marriage as one. My husband and I didn’t grow up with examples of what a Godly relationship looked like, Or even a good marriage in general, Who can you go to for help? Here are some tips on how you can get started. 5 ways to protect your marriage Recognize who’s in control How do you prepare to protect your [Continue Reading…]
Paul, Apostle of Christ Movie Review & Giveaway
Disclaimer: I received this product in exchange for my review. All opinions are 100% my own. About the Movie PAUL, APOSTLE OF CHRIST is the story of two men. Luke, as a friend and physician, risks his life when he ventures into the city of Rome to visit Paul, who is held captive in Nero’s darkest, bleakest prison cell. But Nero is determined to rid Rome of Christians, and does not flinch from executing them in the grimiest ways possible. Before Paul’s death sentence can be enacted, Luke resolves to write another book, one that details the beginnings of “The Way” and the birth of what will come to be known as the church. Bound in chains, Paul’s struggle is internal. He has survived so much—floggings, shipwreck, starvation, stoning, [Continue Reading…]
5 Negative self talk and the positive truths to overcome them
The negative self talk we give over ourselves has to stop. I’m here to help you overcome them. Negative self talk has been consistently when ever I’m doing anything new. I’ve learned that there HAS to be a place in your home that you see every day. It could be your Journal, your bathroom mirror, your planner, etc. Something that you will face everyday. Below is an example of where I have positive sayings around my home. This picture is hung on my bathroom door. Psalm 62:6- “He only is my rock and my salvation He is my defense; I shall not be moved.” Here are some Negative Self talk, the lies we put on repeat in our lives and minds: “I can’t do it” “I don’t know what to do first.” “No one care’s [Continue Reading…]
How to choose your word for 2018
Here’s how to choose a word, theme and Bible verse for 2018. Setting goals in the beginning of the year is always about achieving or accomplishing something by the end of the year. I’ve learned that choosing a word or theme and then adding a scripture verse will give you vision, keep you focus and direction for your year. To get the results you are looking for. Here are some steps you can do to choose your word for 2018… Seek God First in prayer. God can do a better job at showing you His plans and purposes for the season you are in and are going into. Just asking God what is it, He wants to do this year in your life will guide you on the word [Continue Reading…]
3 tips to jumpstart your journey as a new christian
Disclaimer: I was given this Bible to review for B&H Publishing by FrontGate Media. While I was given the Bible for review all thoughts and opinions are 100% my own. I recently got a question from someone on resources for those that are new christians. Here are resources I’ve found that we’re helpful in my walk as a new Christian. I didn’t grow up knowing anything about Jesus Christ. I knew there was a God and that was it. The people around me we’re catholic, seven-day-adventist and Jehovah Witness, I had a lot of questions and they we’re able to answer even the questions that we’re in my heart. I was searching for God. I wasn’t aware that I was, there wasn’t a peace in my heart. Years later, I [Continue Reading…]
Broken
Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post. All opinions are 100% my own. Sharing my story of brokenness is hard. Its hard because when I think back, old feelings start to comeback and it’s not always a joyful place I like to talk about, but because its a story of how I came to know the Lord and experienced His goodness, its a testimony of brokeness I don’t mind sharing multiple times. Broken I didn’t grow up going to church. I knew there was a God but didn’t know who was real. I met my husband while I was in college, living on my own and working 2 jobs… I felt like I was living the [Continue Reading…]
How to overcome discouragement
Lately, I’ve been fighting being discouraged. I’m sharing some tips on how to overcome discouragement. Since Joining my new church, I recently accepted the position as the co-coordinator of MOPS at my church. If you haven’t heard of Mops, it stands for Mother’s of Preschoolers, it’s an organization of women around the world, a sisterhood of women, who, encourage one another, because raising humans is beautiful and hard, and having each other to lean on is life-giving. Connecting moms all over the community, who meet twice a month, together to laugh, cry and embrace the journey of being a mom. It is such an awesome group of women. Taking on this position has challenged me, every way possible and there been many times, I’ve wanted to quit. Lately, I’ve been [Continue Reading…]
5 ways to cope when deployment is overwhelming
Deployments suck and can be frustrating at times, here are 5 ways to cope when dealing with deployments. It has been a while since I wrote about deployments, almost 4 years ago and A LOT has changed. While, I am still thankful for deployments and have experienced quite a few while married 10+ years to my Marine, at times it can be overwhelming. Recently my husband went on a month deployment and I thought this would be a good time for me to get my school work done (in peace!), I can finish up some blogging and work on my YouTube channel, etc. No… Things have gone crazy and I completely forgot how crazy it can get while hubby is away. While, I’m able to get my school work done, [Continue Reading…]
