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
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...]
25 Bible Verses for Teachers
It's hard to believe that we going back to school in four weeks. It's been a rough couple of years and we all know that teachers are getting well passed COVID-19 fatigue. My kids attend a local private Christian school and we LOVE their teachers. We pray for them and appreciate them all so much. So in honor of all the amazing teachers, I wanted to share 25 Bible verses that are especially for teachers. Use one or two teacher bible verses in a back-to-school card, with a gift on the tag, or in a … [Read more...]
Bible Affirmations Perfect for Mom (FREE Printable!)
With Mother's Day coming up, I thought that Bible affirmations were necessary. This four-page printable is perfect for moms, but also for anyone who just needs to be reminded who they are in Christ. It's been a difficult couple of years in this pandemic. I know many moms who are struggling, myself included. Print these Bible affirmations out, attach them to a key ring, add some great ribbon, and voila! you have a great little tool to remind you that you are a great mom! Bible … [Read more...]
FREE Printable Scripture Cards for Mom
This past week, Nate and I have been home with Covid. Thankfully, our cases were the same as a bad cold, but it definitely wasn't a fun week. Parenting is hard. Parenting, working full-time in a school, with a spouse that travels for work, during a pandemic is hard stuff. I can easily find myself going down the rabbit hole of "Woe is me" and forgetting the blessings promised to me in the scriptures. I also can easily forget how God has led so many times in the past and brought me through many … [Read more...]
Neighborliness: Love Like Jesus
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. In June of 2020, our family started attending a new church. Yes, right at the beginning of the pandemic and lockdowns. Our new church committed to three important things: children's ministry, meaningful worship, and prayer. This small church of 25 attendees has grown over the last two years, greatly. I truly believe it has everything to do with prayer and focused outreach to our community. Our mission statement is: Love God. Love … [Read more...]
Create Your Garden of Eden (Personal Development from Genesis)
This is a sponsored post. All opinions are mine alone. I was given a copy of this book for my review. This month I was sent a great little book that offers strategic planning and personal development straight from the book of Genesis. Create Your Garden of Eden by Elizabeth Mannette is a short book that is packed with great ways to change your world. And change it in as little as 7 days! It's easy to just go through the motions of life without truly living out your God-given purpose. … [Read more...]
