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 […]
Confused about Life (when God makes no sense)
Am I the only one who’s ever been confused about life? I think not. That’s why so many people are searching for answers. Often in all the wrong places. (Been there!) But what about in Christian circles? I confess that we haven’t escaped this conundrum of the mysteries of life either. Let’s be honest. Sometimes […]
How to Know God’s Peace in Hard Times
When was the last time you truly experienced God’s peace? Maybe you had it once but lost it in the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. Or perhaps you feel unlucky. Peace has always been just enough out of reach to suggest it’s not worth reaching for. Before you give up on peace altogether, […]