#faith · 2018 · Life · September

Learning To Pray: A Three Week Journey of Exploration

So, on one of the nights when I was doing my Bible study, I realized I had pages and pages of notes on prayer, eight pages to be exact. Suddenly, you know how those ah-ha moments go, I’m thinking, DUH!, write about praying and prayer. Heck, make it a series for the whole month of September.

And that, my friends is what we’re going to be exploring all month.

2018 · August · Life · Life Copes

The 5 Best Reasons Silence IS Golden

Suddenly, it’s the end of the day, the kids are in bed, the phone is charging and on silent, the husband has been fed and is on his way to bed, the TV is off, and I’m left all alone. Ahhhh that golden moment when alas, all is quiet.

Ahhhh that golden moment when alas, all is quiet.

Silence is golden.

2018 · August · Blogging

6 Amazing Ideas for When You Don’t Know What to Write About

I thought to myself I cannot be the only blogger on this planet that goes through this. Nor can I be the only one who wonders if there are others who go through this.

So I’m sure you’ll never guess what I’m going to write about today. 😉

Yep, you guessed it, What to do when you’ve got nothing to write about

2018 · August · Life · Life Copes · Life Laughs · Summer of Fun

3 Simple Criteria for Connecting with Your Teen or Young Adult

Teens and young adults can be tricky when it comes to getting them to do things with you. Through our Summer of Fun I’ve accidentally discovered, they do want to spend time with me, but the rules of engagement have changed and I’m the one who needs to change how I think and how I act in order to get them involved.

2017 · January · Life · Life Copes

Why You Need the One Word Life Challenge

Your life is running away from you. You’re overwhelmed, over-worked, and stress is beginning to takes it toll. There’s something you can do! Try the ONE WORD CHALLENGE and see if it doesn’t make a difference just when and where you need it

2016 · December · Life Copes

5 Ways to Beat the Holiday Cray-Cray

The Holiday Cray-Cray and How to Beat It Originally Posted on 12/10/2014     Sometimes, there’s nothing better than revisiting an old post! It’s kind of like sitting down with an old friend and catching up.  This little gem is full of ideas to stay sane in what can sometimes feel like a crazy time! Prayers…… Continue reading 5 Ways to Beat the Holiday Cray-Cray

2016 · November

From Lucky to Thankful: Revisiting an Old Friend

From Lucky to Thankful Originally posted 11/5/2014 at essenceofafamily.weebly.com Hello. I’m so glad you decided to drop in. Friends never need an invitation to stop by, do they? Isn’t it wonderful? To know that you are always welcome somewhere To know you don’t have to DO anything. AND… On the other side of that, To know…… Continue reading From Lucky to Thankful: Revisiting an Old Friend