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Looking to Grow a Resilient Faith?

July 26, 2024 By LaVonne

This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine. What does a “woman of moxie” look like? She is a dynamic, resolute woman of resilient faithfulness, unshakable confidence, and trust in God. So how can we grow a resilient faith? The Unshakable Moxie Study Pack includes the 6-lesson Bible Study (with QR codes to the 6 video episodes), a beautiful hardcover Prayer Journal, and inspirational cards that share Scripture and powerful quotes from the series. Each item can also be … [Read more...]

The Enneagram For Teens

July 18, 2024 By LaVonne

This is a sponsored post for FrontGate Media and Zondervan. All opinions are mine. Have you heard of the Enneagram personality test? Zondervan has partnered with author and Enneagram coach Ainsley Britain for a fun new book for teens about this personality test. It's a great introduction book for teens to discover their type and gain valuable insights into their relationships, faith, future selves, and more. About the Enneagram For Teens As one of the most popular personality-typing … [Read more...]

The Firing Squad Movie Review

June 14, 2024 By LaVonne

I was sent an early screener of this film from FrontGate Media. All opinions are mine alone. The Firing Squad Movie Synopsis Inspired by a true story, 'The Firing Squad' is a powerful journey of redemption on death row. In the heart of Indonesia, three condemned prisoners facing execution find unexpected solace within prison walls. Grappling with their pasts and imminent demise, they embark on an extraordinary transformation. Embracing Christianity, they discover hope, forgiveness, … [Read more...]

Helping Children Find the Words for Big Emotions They are Feeling

July 17, 2023 By LaVonne

As parents, we all want our children to grow emotionally intelligent, and capable of understanding and expressing their feelings effectively. However, young children often struggle to find the words to describe their emotions, leading to frustration and misunderstandings. As a Christian family, we believe in nurturing our children's emotional well-being, teaching them to navigate through the complexities of emotions with love, compassion, and faith. Let's explore some practical and … [Read more...]

How Daily Affirmations Improve Self Worth

July 5, 2023 By LaVonne

If we could tape our inner voice for even one hour, many of us would realize how often we criticize ourselves and fill our minds with negativity. Whether our criticisms are valid or not, they tend to diminish our self-esteem even more than the criticisms of others. We can always choose to ignore our other critics by walking away or hanging up the phone. But we live with our inner voice 24-7. Daily affirmations can help us to retrain our inner voices to be kinder and more encouraging. A … [Read more...]

Candy Cane Legend from Candy to Christmas Tree Ornaments

December 6, 2022 By LaVonne

Like many symbols of Christmas, there are several legends about the origin of candy canes. But whether as treats or ornaments, candy canes mean Christmas. Like many items connected with Christmas, the candy cane is steeped in religious symbolism and history. However, the most plausible story is more about bribery than the Holy Trinity. From its origins in Germany, the candy cane spread across Europe and then to North America where it first became mass-produced in bulk. Whether as a treat … [Read more...]

Kindness in the Bible

August 24, 2022 By LaVonne

My son has started middle school and my daughter has just begun high school! It's always so hard to believe how quickly they are growing up. The days have felt slow, yes, but the years have flown by. I started this blog when Isabella was a baby as a way to keep my family updated on how she was doing. When I look back at those first year's blog posts it's truly a walk down memory lane. Now that the kids are tween/teen age, I am constantly asking them to practice kindness. I do not want … [Read more...]

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