My five, almost six-year old loves to read and most of all loves to read before going to bed. Night night Bible stories by Amy Parker and Illustrated by Virgina Allyn. I Love that there are stories from both Old and New testaments. As a mom of 3 beautiful children, having them learn more and more about the bible in any ways they can and ways I can incorporated in their lives, I will gladly do it. Night Night Bible Stories includes 30 stories from the Old and New Testaments told in narration. Each Bible story features rhyming takeaways to remind little ones of God’s love and care along with a sweet bedtime prayer (Description from the book) I LOVE that each story ends with a prayer both my daughter [Continue Reading…]
How to become a strong mom
Becoming a strong mom you have to recognize your weaknesses. By recognizing your weaknesses, mistakes will happen, I may do things I’m not proud of, I won’t have all the answers for every little tantrum, problem, tears and everything in between that may come up and/or even serious problems that may happen, but God does. Knowing and acknowledging God in my parenting is being a strong mom. Knowing and acknowledging God in my parenting is being a strong mom. Click To Tweet How did I come to this conclusion? I was listening to a podcast that was talking about a mom who dealt with anxiety and felt overwhelmed by the idea of being a good parent while pregnant. As I listened to the story, I began to reflect on my [Continue Reading…]
3 tips to leaving a Godly legacy for the next generation: Artsy Olive Review
When my husband and I meant we talked a lot about leaving a legacy for our kids. We both didn’t grow in a Christian household and we wanted to change that. After growing in God and learning God’s plan for family, we felt we needed to lead by example. So we thought of different things that would help us and our children grow in God. 3 tips to leaving a Godly example for the next generation: Be an example Kids watch everything you are doing, even without you knowing. How you handle anger, how to have a Godly marriage, cleaning cooking, running a business, etc. They watch everything and home is where they learn and how to handle different situations. Leave Small reminders I LOVE to have cute christian decor [Continue Reading…]
4 powerful resources to help with your walk with God
Getting Holiday gifts can be overwhelming for anyone. There are parties, secret santa’s and lets not forget gifts for the family. It can be overwhelming. Let me share with you a few gifts and resources you can use as intentional gifts to help grow your walk with God. Put tabs in your bible. This will help with getting to the book that you want to read faster. At times flipping through the pages of the bible can be discouraging, put colorful tabs in your bible to help you in your walk with God. Get a Prayer Journal I always talk about Journals. I’m a HUGE Journal writer and LOVE IT! Having a Prayer Journal separate from your regular Journal writing helps with your walk with God. Being a able to write [Continue Reading…]
Holiday Gifts for the Creative child
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…]
