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Is it even possible to live happily ever? When a couple fully commits to doing marriage God’s way, the answer is a resounding YES!
motherhood
Motherhood will stretch you– both literally & figuratively–like nothing before. But what joy awaits when we embrace this sanctifying work!
prayers
God gives specific instructions on prayer: Pray unceasingly, in Jesus’ name, with thanksgiving, boldly making requests known to God.
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Do you love to read? I do! I average about six books a month. You can read about some of my favorites here or on my family blog.
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EP 90: What Would Jesus Do?
We don’t have to wonder or make wild guesses about what Jesus would do — the Bible tells us clearly how He lived when He was here on earth, the…
EP 89: The Art of Making Memories
I read a book last week called The Art of Making Memories. It was fascinating, though nothing like I expected. In this week’s…
EP 88: On Accepting All Your Unchangeables
Each and every one of us has been born with qualities that cannot be altered and into circumstances beyond our control. The question…
A Prayer for Test Takers
A reader wrote me earlier this week to request a special prayer for success on exams. Well, that is one area I have…
EP 87: Lost & Found (3 Life Lessons I Learned from My Father)
Father’s Day is less than a week away, so I thought this would be a wonderful time to share with you a story…
EP 86: Two Key Ways You Can Help Your Kids Flourish
Our oldest son just celebrated his 37th birthday and told us over dinner what he considers the two most important and impactful things…
EP 85: Memorize Proverbs 3 with Me
The best way I know to “meditate day and night” on the Word of God is to commit large portions of Scripture to…
Verses to Read when Battling Big Emotions (Free Printable)
A reader sent me a message some time ago asking if I knew of anywhere she could download a list of verses to…
EP 84: How Not to Diet (but Still Lose Weight)
Several months ago, a reader named Donna sent me the following request: “I’d love to hear your summary or take away of how…
EP 83: In Honor of Mothers Everywhere
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, so honoring mom is what I’d like to discuss on the podcast this week. Even if…
EP 82: The Secret to Cultivating Contentment
Much of the material from this week’s podcast is drawn from a blog post I wrote on cultivating contentment over a decade ago…
EP 81: When You Feel Like You’re Only Treading Water
Sometimes life’s responsibilities seem so overwhelming and inescapable that you feel like you’re barely treading water. How do you cope when the going…
EP 80: Egg Hunts & Other Easter Celebrations
We’re right in the middle of holy week, which makes this a great time to discuss some of our family’s favorite Easter traditions….