“Be still and know I am God.” Psalm 46:10 When was the last time you felt really rested? Had time to breathe? To pause? Balancing family, work, friends, and all of life’s demands can be a constant battle. Our world tells us, “You can do ALL the things. A full calendar is a good calendar.
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5 Simple Ways to Make a Difference in the Lives of Others
“Let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.” Hebrews 12:1 We all have realms of influence — a group of people we can inspire and encourage. Think about the people with whom you spend the most time. Maybe it’s your husband, children, friends, coworkers – these folks are within your realm of
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6 Essentials for Navigating Babylon 2.0
But Daniel resolved… Daniel 1:8 My heart aches for our country. With all my being, I believe we’re in unprecedented times and at the precipice of Babylon 2.0. The ancient city of Babylon was long associated with evil, and God eventually destroyed it because of this wickedness. While our government is not forcing us to bow
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Practicing Hospitality Is Not Just for the “Special” People
“Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 I used to think hospitality was just for the special people – the ones who appear to always have it all together. And I was certainly not one of them! The thought of having people in my home stressed me out. Hosting others was like a grand
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Feeling Lonely? Authentic Community Might Be the Missing Link!
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 By: Melissa Bell We spend lots of time with women both online
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6 Ways to Maximize Your Time and the “Million Dollar” Question
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Col. 3:23 NLT By: Melissa Bell Do you wear multiple hats and ever wonder how everything will get done? As a wife, mother, executive director of a women’s ministry, blogger, podcaster, and homeschool parent, it is easy for me to feel exhausted
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4 Steps to Finding Your Focus
“I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” – Psalm 32:8 By: Melissa Bell Summer is winding down, and fall plans are beginning to roll in. If I’m not careful, my calendar will be full of events and obligations that will
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10 Ways to Crank Up the Summer Fun!
“It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you made both summer and winter.” Psalm 74:17 By: Melissa Bell I had high hopes for the summer of 2022, dreaming of a warm ocean breeze with the waves lapping at my toes. But, with the cost of living on the rise,
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FIVE WAYS TO CONQUER HOSPITALITY FEARS
Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by this some have entertained angels without even knowing it. Hebrews 13:2 Do you know someone who can throw together a party on a moment’s notice? You know the one. This person’s house is always clean and tidy — as if waiting for a visit from