I've been overrun with bittersweet nostalgia over the past few weeks. In a few days, my first child is turning one! A peek at my phone's camera roll will reveal that we've made more new memories in the past year than in the past decade. Life is so exciting with a baby! I know my baby won't be a baby for long though. She's growing up so fast, and that's the bittersweet part of all this. So many milestones have been reached -- first smile, ... Read the Post...
Free Christian Mother’s Day Card Printables
You can print these free Christian Mother's Day cards from home with your own computer and printer. There are two options, and each one contains a heartfelt, Christian message for Mother's Day inside. I was inspired to write these cards by one of my favorite hymns, Hail Mary, Gentle Woman (listen on YouTube). Mary exemplifies all the qualities we strive for as mothers, daughters, and children of God. Free Mother's Day Cards These ... Read the Post...
10 Revitalizing Bible Verses for When You Have Low Energy
Feeling run down? Fatigued? Or unmotivated? I'm there with you and am still trying to crack the code on exactly how long or short a “power-nap” needs to be to actually work (which is somewhat like figuring out how many licks it takes to get to the center of a tootsie pop). I’ve sought out every energy-boosting tip, trick, and hack the internet has to offer, but I continue to have low-energy days. On days when I’m experiencing ... Read the Post...
How to Let Go of the Past: A Lesson From St. Mary Magdalene, Friend and Follower of Jesus
Mary Magdalene was the first person to find Jesus’ empty tomb on Easter and the first person Jesus appeared to after he rose from the dead. This close friend and follower of Jesus can teach us a valuable lesson about letting go of the past. Many of us are familiar with the account of Mary Magdalene crying at the empty tomb. We’re going to look closely at that moment to see how, with Jesus’ help, she was able to loosen her grip on the ... Read the Post...