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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…
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Why I Left The Mormon Church: TeriLyn’s Powerful Story
TeriLyn’s Story Of Why She Left The Mormon Church TeriLyn shares her story of what it was like growing up in Utah as a Mormon and her journey of how she eventually left the Mormon church. Her story is raw, genuine, and powerful. We’re so thankful for her sharing her story! Recommended Resources From This Episode More On YouTube Click HERE for more videos on the SIE YouTube Channel! Don’t forget to subscribe while you’re there.
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Helpful Tools To Teach The Bible To Your Kids
How I teach my kids the Bible has been a conversation I’ve had many times over the years with friends. Teaching other women and discipling adults in the faith is something I’ve always been passionate about. But, I know that because I’m a Mama of four kiddos, one of the main callings of my life is to teach them the way of Jesus. There are 2 primary avenues for teaching my kids about what it means to follow Jesus: First is teaching them the truth…
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Giving My Life To Jesus After Tragedy (Episode 2)
The Awakening Series Episode #2: Giving My Life To Jesus After Tragedy Jen interviews Ashley as she tells her story of giving her life to Jesus after her friend died in high school. They talk about what it was like growing up in the Bible Belt where “cultural Christianity” is rampant and everyone attends church. Jen and Ashley also discuss what life is like as a new Christian and what it looks like to mature in your faith. Resource Recommendations From This Episode More On…
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The Awakening Series Episode 1: Leaving New Age For Jesus
Leaving New Age For Jesus Olivia shares her journey of faith as someone who grew up in church but started dabbling in new-age practices in high school and college. She shares her mental health struggles and how encountering Jesus radically changed her life. Olivia shows us the importance of community and how a friend played an important role in her coming to faith in Christ. I hope you enjoy this powerful story of her leaving new age for Jesus. Resource Recommendations From This Episode Mere…
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The Best Christian Books For Kids (Our Family Favorites)
As a Mama of four kiddos aged 6 and under, we’ve been through our share of books! I had a friend ask me if I had a list of my favorite faith-based books for kids, so here are the best Christian books for kids that our family has found. I’m sharing all of our favorites, plus some I’ve got on my radar for Christmas this year or even when our kiddos are a bit older! Just click the title or the picture to learn more…
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Spiritual Battles and How To Fight Back
I had two people in mind when I was writing this article on spiritual battles. Here are the two hearts I’ve been praying for as I finish this bit of writing: I’m thinking of the discouraged believer. The one wrestling with doubt, burnout, and maybe even despair. You may feel like you’re in a spiritual rut. Maybe you’re in a season of life that feels like a grind right now and you’re ready for a break. You’re tempted to take your foot off the metaphorical…
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My Unexpected Hospital Birth Story With Baby #4
I LOVE hearing other people’s stories, and birth stories are no different! Here is my birth story for baby number 4, who arrived on May 23rd of this year. Make sure you check out all of my Motherhood Resource Page. I have all my tips for pregnancy, labor, the newborn stage, and more! I wanted to document everything I’ve learned these last 6 years after becoming a Mama. My Other Birth Stories My first birth story with our oldest son was the most difficult birth…
