If you're a mom of a preteen or teen girl, I feel for you. Not just because of the hormones and the iphones and the facebook, although listing all that out actually makes me feel more for you...but I feel for you in that things are getting really messy at a younger age. I was in a bookstore recently and had a moment of wandering into the Teenage Fiction area, where I was astounded to see every single book cover was a remake of a dark romance involving some sort of demonic half human, or a post-apocalyptic drama. What happened to sweet stories with happy endings and light-hearted humor?I was sweeping up cobwebs today in our guest room when I caught sight of that familiar friend sitting on the shelf. Favorite books become like friends for me, and I know it sounds trite and ridiculous but its absolutely the truth. I'm one of those people who get emotionally engaged in every story, and I try to read quickly so I don't have to live life half-inside of a book for days on end. During the … [Read more...]
Summer Devotional: He Restores My Soul
I can't even imagine how much the pace will pick up for me in life when my kids are in school, sports, dance, and Lord willing, whatever other activities their hearts desire and we deem life-giving. Even now, there are days I'm scrambling to make time stretch the full length of all the things I had in my mind to accomplish. But for our family, the summer months come in with a bluster of activity, and leave the same way. We end up making an annual trek to the beach in north Florida, road tripping to Texas a few thousand times, and exploring just how flexible our children can be in one vehicle for days on end. That leaves me, oftentimes, disconnected from friendships and completely out of the loop on any activities at church. A summer devotional to help keep perspective. I love doing women's Bible studies with a group of random women, packed into one space, watching Beth Moore and her hair on video. But summertime basically eliminates my ability to be part of anything involving six … [Read more...]
Saving Savvy – Giveaway
We are a little over a month into 2014, and I am diligently seeking ways to save money to make this year better financially than last! I am sure many of you are doing the same--or at least would like to! So, what better way to encourage you than to share this fabulous book with you by Kelly Hancock? Saving Savvy has even been endorsed by financial guru, Dave Ramsey! It is filled with smart and easy ways to cut your spending in HALF! Plus, raise your standard of living... and giving! I was very impressed with the book. It is not only a plethora of valuable information; it even includes recipes, planner and calendar samples, and so much more! It is a smart savings guide, written in an easy-to-read way by a fellow Christian mom! I also love the fonts and set up of the book. It is a great resource book you are sure to read regularly, and find great value in! I want to bless one Mom of Faith reader with a copy of this fantastic book! It is easy peasy to enter. Just follow the … [Read more...]
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