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How To Focus On Christ This Thanksgiving Season
How do we focus on Christ during the Thanksgiving season when so many things pull our attention away from Him? How can we celebrate in a way that honors God? You would think with a name like, “Thanksgiving,” this time of year would be filled with gratitude and all things good. Unfortunately, (at least in America), the focus quickly gets shifted to consumerism, materialism, and the rat race of the holiday season. I’m going to have some articles to help you hold onto peace and…
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6 Practical Steps To Apply The Bible To Your Life
Do you ever spend time reading your Bible and five minutes later you’re wondering, “What did I even read today?” This article is for you! We’re talking all about practical ways to better apply the Bible to our life. Readers are leaders, they say, but only when they take what they learn and run with it. If you want a true life change, you’ve got to have an action plan. Here are a few reasons we’re told to study the Bible in scripture: 1. We…
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6 Great Ways To Dive Deeper Into Bible Study
Want to dive a bit deeper into your study of the Bible? These are all techniques that I use! Journal What Stands Out First, start simple! Jot down anything that jumps off the page at you. Don’t overlook the Holy Spirit’s power to reveal new and exciting things in scripture each time you read. It’s amazing how I can be so familiar with a section of the Bible, but learn new things every time I read it! Pro Tip: Take a minute to pray before…
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3 Simple Bible Outlines That Anyone Can Do
Learning how to read the Bible by using these 3 simple outlines has been essential for growing my knowledge of scripture. It keeps my mind from wandering and helps me get more out of the text than I would have without a reading plan! My heart is that anyone would be able to pick up the Bible, read it, and understand it. It’s all about having the right approach, tools, and resources. That’s what I’m going to share today. Make sure you grab this free…
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How To Start A DNA Group: Women’s Bible Study
I’ve talked to many women over the years about the best way to study the Bible in community. Here’s how to get started with A DNA Group: Women’s Bible Study. What Is A DNA Group? The “DNA” group model was created by a pastor named Robby Gallaty. You can read his book, “Replicate: How to Create A Culture Of Disciple-Making Right Where You Are”, to get the full and specific model that he originally created. We have modified the process to adapt to the needs…
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Simple Kids Check-In For A New School Year
Last, but certainly not least, our fall inventory series is doing a simple fall check-in for our kids! Children change so rapidly that it can be hard to keep up with what they need at each stage. It feels like it takes constant communication and connection with them to know how we can best help them as their parents. Make sure you check out the resources at the end of this article for some of our favorite kids resources and parenting resources! Here Are 4…
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Marriage Check-In For A New Season
Does your marriage need a check-in? I am a firm believer that in order to have a healthy marriage, it takes intentionality, time, and thorough communication. Having time to assess your marriage’s health is essential to a healthy marriage! If you don’t know take an inventory of your marriage, how can you know how healthy your marriage is? I may be slightly addicted to fresh starts and evaluating things, but I like to think it’s helpful! If you missed our article about taking a fall…
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Fall Inventory To Make Sure You’re On Track
Don’t you love the start of a new season? Me, too!! Fall is a time to take an inventory of your life, get excited for a change in weather, the start of a new school year, football season, fall smells, and all of our favorite pumpkin and apple dishes. I wanted to give you a fall inventory to use as we head into a new season in the hopes that it will get your wheels turning about any areas in your life that need adjusting. …
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Why You Need a Rhythms Reset and How to Make it Happen
The She Is Emboldened community recently did a week-long Rhythms Reset Week to decrease distractions, be present, and set our minds on God. I mean, who doesn’t need to do those things, right? I wanted to share what we learned through those daily rhythms because the Lord revealed some profound things to me through this process. About myself and Him. Not only that, I LOVED hearing your feedback and what you learned as well. The FREE Rhythms Reset E-Book is still available if you want…
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The Best Travel Gear for Young Families: Babies and Upward
Want to know what the best travel gear is when you’ve got a young family? Thinks babies, toddlers, and elementary-aged kiddos. We’ve done our fair share of traveling with babies, toddlers, and preschoolers over the last five years. From 2-hour to 10-hour trips, we’ve learned which gear is necessary and what we could do without. In the car, meals, sleep, and non-screen fun. We’ve got you covered! Traveling with little ones can be intimidating, so I’ve put together all of my favorite things to help…
