{This site may contain affiliate links and collect cookies. Please read my full disclosure and privacy policy for more info.} Family Christmas traditions are a wonderful way to anticipate and cherish the Holiday Season! Children thrive on repetition and routine, which creates a sense of security in their world. In our family, Christmas has always been about celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Our…
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Simplicity is an often misunderstood state of living and mindset. I hope to clarify what it means to me. We are on a journey to simplicity and it has been a long one. We are slow learners, I guess! We have lived in this 1000 sq. ft. rental house since 2011. When we moved here, we had 4 living children…
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I am excited to share this updated Holiday Gift Guide for the 2018 season with you! These are some of my favorite things … for myself, my children, and our family! These ideas will help you choose meaningful gifts for your loved ones or can act as a list of ideas to share with the gift-givers in your life. There…
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October 31 is the anniversary of the day Martin Luther nailed the 95 Theses to the church door – that we now know as “Reformation Day”. I thought it appropriate to do a Biblical Word Study on the word Reformation! However, let’s go beyond the historical event that took place in 1517 and dive into how the Reformation applies to…
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The movie Indivisible (in theaters Friday!) is a great one to watch for those needing help for a struggling marriage, but even Christian couples with a great marriage will enjoy this true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. I’m sharing my brief review of the movie and other resources for your marriage! Movie Review: After 9/11, Army Chaplain…
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