When you need to rekindle your spark, what better way to reconnect with God than through spiritual retreats? After a long, fun, exciting but somewhat draining summer, I’m definitely in need of some sparkle for my soul. The last thing I want is to feel depleted heading into Thanksgiving and Christmas. That’s why taking some […]
Letting Go | Finding the Strength you Need to Fly
What is it about letting go that makes us want to keep holding on? We hold on to our past. Our failures. Our lost dreams. Our broken identity. Or if you’re like me you hold on to expectations. Expectations of what life *should* be like, now that you’re married … have the dream job … […]
5 Characteristics of a Joyful Heart
What does it mean to have a joyful heart? Does joy require you to walk around with a smile pasted on your face every single day? Or is joy more than just a happy feeling? For this week’s #SummerSizzleBlogHop series, I have my friend Dawn Klinge with me to share what she’s learned about joy. […]
How to Teach Modesty with 3 Easy Bible Verses
When faced with a daunting task I wish there were some easy Bible verses to help me out. For me, modesty is one of those things that I feel I’m in over my head. It’s not that I’m not a modest person, in fact my friends might say I’m too modest. But I have a […]
Personal Integrity for Women: A 7-Day Challenge
What does personal integrity mean to you? Is it one of those hard to grasp, know-it-when-you-see-it concepts? Today, my dear friend Alison Tiemeyer is breaking it down for us in this week’s SummerSizzleBlogHop. I met Alison in a Christian bloggers’ master-mind group about a year ago and finally got to meet her in person in […]