Being Real: Imperfect

As we go through this amazing gift called life, somewhere along the way we get lost. We forget the all important truth that we are human…sinners even. Yet, we still struggle with imperfection. We strive hard through long days to be perfect in all things. Our words, actions and thoughts must be perfect…if not we […]

You Are Saved

The very best gift of all from God was given through the death of His Son Jesus Christ. It was through him that we were given the choice of being saved. Without Him we are nothing, have nothing and would end up dying with no where to spend a joyful eternity. Being Saved Requires Believing […]

Don’t Buy What You Won’t Use

This truly is a bundle like no other! You don’t *have* to purchase items you won’t use in a pre-assembled bundle, you can build your own! You definitely want to check this out! The first ever “Build Your Bundle” – Homeschool Edition sale is here! For one week only (July 21-28) save up to 92% […]

Being Real: Angry

The day always begins anew…fresh with no mistakes in it…yet. Full of peace and a resolution to not be angry at all today. A holding tightly to the fresh peaceful new day…this is what we awaken to. A desire to live today in peace, filled with joy, twinkling eyes, laughter and smiles. Yet, often, somehow, […]

Relationships: Friends

In the world of relationships friends are important, but there are some things about having and being a friend that be difficult to handle. It is essential that we remember that God says that if we desire to have friends, we must show ourselves friendly. (Prov. 18:24) Need Friends? Be One. Friends don’t typically just […]

You Are Redeemed

From the time I was a little girl I knew being a Christian meant that you were redeemed. Hymns we sang in church spoke of this truth. “Redeemed” is actually the favorite song of my grandfather. Even more recently it has become a hymn my daughter sings loudly throughout our home and at church. What […]

Being Real: Depressed

There are many times in our lives where we hit places like despair, loneliness and exhaustion. These truly are dark places that can suck us into being depressed. No matter what sends us into depression, getting out of that state is not easy and it doesn’t happen overnight. Though depression comes on over time, sometimes […]

You Are Quieted

God never said that life on earth would be easy, yet we are not called to live defeated, stressed or worried. God gives us the opportunity to have our fears, struggles and difficulties quieted. However, we must do something to receive this quietness. Being Quieted Requires Letting Go As children of God we are told […]

Being Real: Blessed

The truth of life is that no matter who we are, what we’ve been through or what we don’t have, we are blessed. We come into the world with nothing and we leave with nothing, all that we have throughout lives are gifts…blessings to us from God above. The question we must ask ourselves is […]

Relationships: His Family (Part Two)

Your wife is most likely nervous around your family. She doesn’t want to say or do the wrong thing, in fear of them possibly saying she doesn’t deserve you or something along those lines. She needs to know that you love her and nothing your family says or does is going to change that. Keep […]