At the beginning of the month, the Women's Ministry team from church hosted a Pink Party. We had so much fun planning for and hosting this party as our first big social event of the year. Of course, I turned to Oriental Trading for great pink party supplies. I asked our Pastor's wife and her mother to help us decorate because they just do a beautiful job. They were happy to work with the great supplies I found at Oriental Trading. I picked out hot pink and light pink party Party supplies … [Read more...]
She’s Dealing with Divorce…
My close friend (since childhood) is dealing with divorce. After 15 years+ and three kids, it is a hard decision and I wish there were more I could do for her. This post has nothing to do with divorce specifically, when we should divorce, and casting blame. It has to do with showing others love when they need it most. With Valentine's Day season coming up, and her birthday, I think this is the perfect time to show her extra love. Do you have divorced friends that could use some extra love this … [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...]
Bible Journaling Ideas
What is Bible Journaling? Bible journaling is a way for a person to worship God through written words and artistic writing and drawing. There is no set way, or correct way for that matter, to journal through the Bible. I use the ESV Bible for Bible Journaling. You do not have to be an artist to do Bible art either. This is is simply a creative outlet to study God's word and meditate upon scriptures. You can find font ideas and clip art online to even trace or copy. In fact, if you just … [Read more...]
Hosting a Green Summer Picnic
Are you hosting a picnic this summer? We love picnics in our family! I recently shared 100+ Picnic Recipes here on the blog. Did you miss it? If so, don't forget to visit this blog post to get some great summer picnic inspiration. [Tweet "Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him. Psalm 34: 8"] Green Picnic Ideas Skip the disposables and get a fun picnic set (see below) Make a great lemonade instead of using juice box containers. (see … [Read more...]
15 Encouraging Quotes for Christian Women
I just got my email invitation to our church Women's Ministry Spring Day. We get to hear a great female speaker minister to us and worship together for an entire day. I look forward to it every year. Now that my kids are getting older, I am excited to take advantage of women's ministry events near me. Are you involved in your local women's ministry? I think women's ministry is so important. As women, it is not unusual to put ourselves last. Our husbands, our kids, our church, our friends - they … [Read more...]
How You Can Be a Confident Mom
I can honestly say I've never felt super confident in this role of mother. I didn't think I had it before I was a mom and now that I am actally a mom to two kids, I certainly don't feel very confident. That is why, The Confident Mom, from Joyce Meyer is a timely book for me to read. Even I can regain lost hope and assurance in motherhood! [Tweet "Insecurity saps our faith. #TheConfidentMom"] Matthew 19: 26 says that "with God all things are possible." As mothers we must put all confidence … [Read more...]
