Guest post by Katelynn of The Disguised Supermom When we think about what we want for our kids, is there anything more important than building a strong moral foundation that will deepen and grow as they do? Having unwavering moral character will serve them better than any reading level or mathematics equation. It will allow them to know and love Jesus, to understand right from wrong, to empathize with and serve others. The end goal is crystal clear, but getting there, actually building that character in our kids, that’s where it can get a little overwhelming. It doesn’t have to be though if we remember we have a secret weapon at our disposal. Prayer. Often times we forget about this simple but effective tool we have at our disposal for strengthening the learn more...
What Strong Christian Women Need to Know About Submission
Guest post by Mary at Healthychristianhome.com "You know she has a stubborn streak, right?" My soon-to-be husband stared at his soon-to-be father-in-law in bewilderment. "Wait, are you talking about my sweet, quiet Mary? Stubborn??" Not long after our wedding day, my husband discovered the truth in my dad's warning. Yes, I do have a stubborn streak. And it makes submitting to my husband a daily challenge. Can you relate? If submission doesn't come naturally to you, you can still learn how to submit to your husband -- regardless of your personality. Let's learn what true submission means, what the Bible says about it, and what real submission looks like in daily life. We Have the Wrong Idea of Submission The modern woman's inner learn more...
5 Signs You Might Be Spiritually Lazy (and what to do about it)
Are you struggling to connect with God? It could be spiritual laziness. Discover 5 signs that you might be spiritually lazy, plus action steps to help you conquer it and revitalize your relationship with God! Guest post by Mary at Healthy Christian Home It's 6:40 a.m. Cup of coffee in hand, I struggle to pry my eyelids open and focus. I reach for my phone (it's a habit, ok?) and my finger hovers between my Bible reading app and Facebook. Obviously, I know I should tap on "Bible" without a second thought and dive deep into Psalms. But in all honesty, I don't feel like it. Facebook, it is. Can you relate? As much as we want to be close to God, we don't always want to do what it takes to get us there. Similar to longing for those size 6 jeans, a learn more...
How to Wait on the Lord When You Don’t Understand His Plan
Guest post by Mary at HealthyChristianHome.com "God, are You listening?" I had waited years. Still, no answer. No answer for why my health was faltering, or how to begin the healing process. For 5 years I waited - and often wondered if God heard me or if the answers would ever come. Now on the other side of answered prayers, I see how God used this situation for good. And I'm amazed at the ways God provided for my needs. But in the middle of it all, I didn't feel patient. At all. I didn't want to wait on the Lord. What I wanted was to feel better - like, yesterday. Maybe you're in a similar situation. Whether you're waiting for healing, a future spouse, conflict resolution, or some other blessing - your desires are so strong, you can taste them. Maybe you learn more...
How to Make Your Marriage Exciting Again (even after a decade or more!)
Guest post by Mary at Healthy Christian Home Do you remember the fun of getting dressed up and putting on makeup before a date? Talking on the phone to your significant other for hours? Being excited about mundane activities like getting groceries or standing in line in the cafeteria, simply because you were together? When you’re dating and newly married, everything feels exciting. But inevitably, over the years this excitement begins to dwindle and is replaced with a feeling of familiarity. This isn’t necessarily a bad thing since it gives us a sense of security and steadiness in our relationship. But, it can tempt us to feel discontent as we look longingly at younger couples. It feels like a bad joke that after a few years of marriage, just learn more...
Time for a Much-Needed Date Night? Do These 6 Things.
Guest post by Lisa Yvonne at Graceful Abandon. I sat next to the man I'd been married to for nearly two decades, loading Netflix yet again. As I watched the red letters grow on the screen before our viewing history popped up, I wondered how we'd become that couple... ...that couple who equated date night with staring blindly at the screen instead of into each other's eyes. ...that couple who was so tired from living that they didn't have the energy to do anything extra to keep their marriage alive. ...that couple who had grown so comfortable with one another that they no longer enjoyed the slow simmer of anticipation leading up to being able to spend an evening together. And that's when it hit me: we needed to shake things up! It was time learn more...
