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TextDo you ever wish you could read your Bible more often, be a better wife to your husband, or be a better mom to your kids -- but you just don't have the time or energy? It's not just you. While writing my book, "Fall in Love with God's Word: Practical Strategies for Busy Women," I surveyed the Equipping Godly Women audience to learn more about the very real obstacles holding Christian women back from regularly spending time in God's Word. And what I found didn't surprise me at all. The top two reasons Christian women don't read their Bibles as often as they'd like are 1. busyness and 2. tiredness.   I can definitely relate to that! I remember when I was pregnant with my youngest. I was absolutely exhausted, trying to take care of two children while growing a learn more...

Looking for some fun, unique Christian Christmas gift ideas? If so, you're in the right place! You see, year after year I'd always get SO frustrated trying to find just the perfect Christmas gifts for everyone on my list. I wanted something special, but not cheesy. Something fun, but useful. Something that'd help them grow in faith (if possible), but something that they'd actually really like and appreciate. That's quite a tall order!   The good news is -- if you want to buy Christian Christmas gifts for your family too, I've already done the hard work for you! Scroll down to find some of my very favorite Christmas gifts for Christians or use the links below to skip to whatever section you'd like -- whether you're looking for Christian Christmas gifts for women, for learn more...

  I don't know about you, but I love baking. And I especially love baking when it involves yummy Christmas cookie recipes and time spent with my children. Yes, it's messy and it takes twice as long, but it's such a great way to spend quality time together and to teach important lessons (such as following directions, kitchen safety, self-control, measurements, etc.) that it's completely worth the mess. Maybe it's the fact that my mom used to bake cookies with me when I was little, or maybe it's the fact that now that *I'm* the grown-up, I get to eat all the raw cookie dough I want (yum!)... either way. I love it. If you're in the mood for some yummy holiday baking, you're in luck. I've compiled a list of 25 Christmas Cookie Recipes You Can Make With Your Kids. Whether you're learn more...

Do your children love making fun Christmas crafts as much as mine do?  There's just something so fun about them getting to make their own special creations -- while learning more about the true Christmas story in the process! But of course you don't want to do the same exact crafts again and again. Sometimes you want to switch it up. Do something new. And today's post is full of ideas for how you can do just that.   I tried to pick crafts that were relatively easy -- no special skills required -- as well as crafts that would be relatively inexpensive, with materials that would be pretty easy to find. And of course, each of these Christian Christmas crafts had to help tell part of the Christmas story! (Plus they're all seriously cute)   So whether you're in learn more...

Looking for Christian Christmas crafts for kids that are beautiful, meaningful and easy to make? These Star of Bethlehem ornaments are just what you're looking for! Guest post by Bren of Brendid.com.   It may only be early December, but the holiday season is well underway! Neighborhoods are filling up with lights, blow up reindeer, abominable snowmen holding ornaments, and even Frozen snowmen. Yet, while these decorations are festive and cute, none immediately call to mind Jesus or the story of his birth.   One classic symbol of Christian Christmas celebrations is the Star of Bethlehem or Christmas star. A fun way to introduce the Star of Bethlehem and the Christmas scriptures to your Christmas décor and to your children is with Christian Christmas learn more...

Teach your children the real meaning of Easter with this easy Resurrection Rolls story and recipe (with printable PDF!) Have you ever made Resurrection Rolls before? Also known as empty tomb rolls, resurrection buns, or simply Easter crescent rolls with marshmallows, these sweet treats are a fantastic way to teach your children about the real meaning of Easter in a way even little ones can understand. And I should know -- my children ask to make this Resurrection Rolls Recipe every single year! (And of course, I always say yes!) It's one of our favorite Easy Christian Easter Crafts for Sunday School and Home -- because it's such a great way to tell the Easter resurrection story -- that it's become a bit of an Easter tradition around here!   If you have young children learn more...