When we have people over, we usually clean. But what happens when we just don’t have the energy or desire to pick up? Following these steps can help you enjoy housework.
DEVOTION: When we think of what we want in life, joy & peace rank high. In God's Word, we have the source of both! But to enjoy these two desired qualities, we must follow the apostle Paul's 'to-do' list. What does this look like? What are we to do?
During Operation Desert Storm, my husband Jim’s Army unit began preparing to go to war. As we finalized our will, discussed with our daughters the possibility Jim may not come home, and updated insurance forms, I tried to cope with fear, anxiety, & uncertainty. Here's what I learned about managing emotions.
If you’re rushing in all directions at once, stop. Breathe. Have you included any time with God? Starting our day with God changes our priorities and offers us peace.
Have you noticed how few people know their neighbors these days? It might seem convenient to not be overly involved with other people around you, but Jesus calls us to a deeper relationship with others. Here are some practical ideas on how to do that.
If you're an overwhelmed mom, may I encourage you? Spend time finding comfort through your Bible and prayer. Make this time a priority — and a necessity. Ask for God’s grace to just stop, leave the messes alone, and look to Him for His patience and for a quiet spirit.
Titus 2 says older womenare to teach younger women. And those of us who have daughters must realize the priority to be “teachers of good things"to our daughters and granddaughters.
One day it hit me hard just how many life-altering events could happen in a person’s near and distant future. What a relief to know that God's grace will prepare and accompany us through whatever comes.
We’re all busy, but may the Lord help us to never be too busy for doing good! Here's how to plan to do a kindness sooner than later (because you never know when it will be too late to carry out that deed).
DEVOTION: Take an inventory of your life and review how God has shown you His will through the years. Do you see how when God answers “no” to one thing, He answers “yes” to another? God, ever faithful to His promise, works all things together for good for those who love Him.
Retirement. It seems like people’s entire lives center around this word. However, by God’s grace, we can make a difference for His kingdom right up until the day we go to be with Him.
Would your family say you are generally more happy or more grumpy? Do you smile or scowl? Share kind words with a soft tone ... or YELL more often than not?
We can help set the tone of our home with our actions and attitude. Here's how.
