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How to Honor God with Your Body
I’m continuing to take my kiddos through the identities we’ve been given through Jesus and this week we talked about how our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. Honestly the intersection of the physical and spiritual when it comes to how we treat, think about, and care for our bodies is something I want to dig deeper into this year. Let’s consider this the intro, shall we? “Don’t you realize that all of you together are the temple of God and that the…
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The Truth About Parenting: Sacrifice, Grace, and the Long Game
Parenting has a way of stretching you in every direction—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Some days are full of joy and other days feel heavy, exhausting, and overwhelming. If I’m being honest, there are moments when I’ve wondered, “Why does this feel so hard?“ After years of parenting—and now raising four children under eight—I’ve come to understand something important: parenting was never meant to be easy. In fact, the difficulty is often a sign that we’re doing things right. Parenting Is Hard Because It Requires…
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How to Build a Strong Marriage
In the hustle and bustle of balancing life and parenthood, knowing how to build a strong marriage can be difficult. In a recent episode on the She Is Emboldened YouTube Channel, hosts Jen and her husband Jonny share their personal journey, insights, and practical advice on how to effectively manage household responsibilities while nurturing a loving family dynamic. Some Key Takeaways for a Strong Marriage: The Foundation of Partnership When Jonny and I look back on our journey together, one thing stands out above everything…
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Experiencing God’s Goodness in the Pain of Miscarriage
“I don’t know how I’ll ever learn to trust God again.” Those words echoed in my heart as I waited for a D&C to remove the remains of our second child—our second loss in just six months. We had prayed, believed, and pleaded with the Lord based on His word. And still, I sat there—empty, broken, and furious with a God I no longer understood. Where is God’s goodness in the midst of something like a miscarriage? AN UNEXPECTED ECTOPIC PREGNANCY It was June 2019.…
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Jesus and Adoption: The Beauty of the Gospel
It was an overcast Saturday morning, surprisingly warm for the end of February. My alarm rang, but I was already awake. I climbed out of bed and dressed for the day with the clothes I had picked out the night before- something neutral and comfortable. My heart skipped a beat or two as I applied my mascara, but otherwise it was just a run of the mill morning routine. I met my husband at the top of the stairs and asked if he was ready.…
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How to do a Christian Spiritual Retreat
The idea of a spiritual retreat may be a new idea for you. I know it was for me up until a few years ago! There are several Christian writers, pastors, and speakers talking about the benefits of silence, solitude, Sabbath, and times to set aside to be with the Lord and I’m thankful for their encouragement to make these practices a regular rhythm of the Christian life. I personally was inspired to finally pull the trigger and schedule a spiritual retreat a few years…
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The Best Bible Study Resources (My Favorites)
I’m often asked what the best Bible Study resources are to grow in your knowledge of the Bible and get more comfortable navigating scripture. There are TONS of Bible Study resources out there, but I have a few that I use and recommend time and time again. I’ve put them all in one place so that you can reference them as you need them! Remember, studying the Bible isn’t just about accumulating knowledge, it’s about growing in your love and knowledge of God. When your…
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Best Books To Gift (For All Ages)
I think books are the best gift to give to someone. Giving books as gifts for special events is always one of my favorite things to do. Whether it’s a baby shower, birthday, Christmas, books make fantastic gifts for those we love. Not matter the personality of the person you’re buying for, odds are, you can find the perfect book that will inspire, encourage, educate and/or challenge them. Here are my best books to gift for all ages this year: For Parents 1. The Intentional Father:…
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How To Do A Christmas Family Worship Night
Doing a Christmas family worship night with our family has been a sweet tradition over the last 4 years or so. I was inspired by a family that intentionally celebrated Jesus in their home, with their immediate and extended family. We decided we wanted to do something similarly! At the time I’m writing this I’ve got 4 kids ages 7, 6, 3, and 1.5 years old. The format can absolutely be modified based on the ages of your kids and/or family members. Especially when it…
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$50 and Under Ultimate Gift Guide
Is there anything better than getting the perfect gift for someone? But if you’re like me, it can be stressful to think of an intentional gift each year! This is my simple, no-fuss, intentional gift guide for this year. For some items on this gift guide, we may receive a small commission when readers purchase items through our links at no extra cost to them. Gift Guide For Kids There’s not better place to start off a gift guide than with ideas for the kiddos…
