I have been having discussions this month about "Word of the Year". Have you had this discussion with others, or have you chosen your word for the year? I was listening to other people share their word and I heard one that I knew that I wanted: Balance. I need balance when it comes to being a work at home mom. I need to better prioritize my time but I also need to take me-time. Blogging is my job now, my kids are an important blessing, my husband is my best friend and I love spending … [Read more...]
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials on Blu-ray
The Maze was just the beginning. After the harrowing adventure of escaping the maze, the Gladers find themselves right in the center of an epic mystery in Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials. Mysteries deepen and stakes are raised as the Gladers must survive “The Scorch” in this bigger, even more suspenseful and action-packed chapter of the Maze Runner phenomenon. The critically acclaimed young-adult saga based on author James Dashner’s best-selling book series has taken the world by storm on the … [Read more...]
Christmas Advent Countdown with Books!
What is the Christmas Advent Countdown? Celebrating the Advent* season in our home is an exciting, fun, yet meaningful way we countdown the days until we can celebrate the birth of Jesus. Honestly, we are really celebrating his birth all month long. Advent is a fancy way to say "coming". So our family loves to celebrate by doing a Christmas Advent Countdown. Beginning December 1st and ending December 25th we celebrate his first coming as a baby. We are also reminded during this season, that we … [Read more...]
Journaling Bible (Give the Gift of God’s Word this Year!)
The ESV Journaling Bible, from Crossway, provides the perfect way for you to keep a journal of your spiritual life right inside the Bible that you read and study each day. With covers and formats that look like the finest journals, the Journaling Bible features 2-inch ruled margins. Use the margins for: writing observations reflections prayers praises notes journal entries journal art [Tweet "This unique Bible makes a great gift and lasting keepsake for anyone who values God's … [Read more...]
10 Best Kindergarten Books
This is a sponsored post with Brightly. All opinions are mine alone. We love books here in our home. All four of us are simply in love with books. For that, I am so glad. As a child, I was a huge book lover. I had an aunt who worked in a book store and she bought me lots of books. Birthday and Christmas gifts were easy - a book or two was always loved by me. I was worried that my daughter wouldn't have the same love of books as I did. Last year, I had to make her read her 20 minutes … [Read more...]
Plan for Prayer: Training and Strategies
When you become a parent, life can get so busy and stressful. I am sad to say there are many times that quality prayer time gets put on the back burner in my life. My prayers become rote utterances that I repeat over and over. I am thankful that we serve a graceful and patient God -- I know I don't deserve it. Prayer can accomplish what a willing God can accomplish. - The Battle Plan for Prayer This is why I appreciate books like, The Battle Plan for Prayer by the Kendrick brothers. They give … [Read more...]
How Successful People Win
5 Ways Successful People Succeed John C Maxwell offers up 11 elements of successful people. These elements make up their "DNA" and if we can replicate these elements we too can have success in the face of adversity. Here are five of those ways. To get the other six elements, you MUST get this book! Cultivate Humility Face Reality Accept Responsibility Seek Improvement Nurture Hope Wouldn't you like to experience success in your life? I love practical growth and … [Read more...]
