Trusting God is the cure for an anxious heart. The Bible is full of scriptures that remind us of this. I love to collect scriptures...memorizing them, writing them down, and keeping them close at hand for the times when my heart feels anxious. I also love to collect quotes on trusting God from authors that I respect and that I'm learning from.
Read moreWhat I Learned About Making a Fearless Impact
I can’t say that I’m fearless (yet) but I do, more than anything, want to make an impact for the gospel. So I was intrigued by the title, Fearless Impact, a new course taught by my friend Alison. I want my life to be lived for Jesus- and I know that fear is an issue that can hold me back when I’m not fully trusting in Jesus.
Read moreHow to Let Go of Worry and Trust God. Look to Jesus, Book Release
Today, I'm excited to tell you that my new book, Look to Jesus: How to Let Go of Worry and Trust God is available, now! You can get it on Amazon in either paperback or Kindle formats.
I've included the introduction to the book below- so you can have a peek at what it's all about.
In celebration of this book's release (as well as the one year anniversary of this blog) I've put together a gift box of some of my favorite things. I wish that I could send one out to every one of you. I appreciate you all so much. The details of what's in the box, and how to win it, are at the end of this post.
Read moreHoliday Etiquette for Gracious Kids
Christmas is a time of year that has an abundance of teachable moments for parents to guide their kids towards graciousness. Attending and hosting parties, formal dinners, gift giving and receiving...these are all occasions that present an opportunity for children to learn about etiquette. The heart of good etiquette is about making the other people around us feel comfortable. It's about putting others first and showing honor to them...out of love.
Read moreLook to Jesus: How to Let Go of Worry and Trust God
I have a new book coming out! The release date is set for January 26th, 2016. It's called Look to Jesus: How to Let Go of Worry and Trust God. It will be available in paperback and digital on Amazon.
Read moreHow to Have Peaceful, More Productive Mornings
20 Popular Christian Marriage Posts- a round up
I have a marriage board on Pinterest where I collect my favorite blog posts, the ones that inspire. encourage, challenge, and make me want to be a better wife. These 20 links that I'm sharing with you today are not only some of my favorites, but they seem to have resonated with a lot of other people, too. You may have already seen some of these popular posts if you're on Pinterest. Now I've gathered them together in one convenient spot. Enjoy!
Read moreA Victorian Themed Summer Reading List for Young Ladies
Here is a list of summer reading designed for a young lady, centered around the theme of the Victorian and Edwardian time periods. When I homeschooled my daughter in seventh grade, these were the favorites from her booklist. Together, we enjoyed delving deeply into themes together- and for a while, we were immersed all things Victorian. I have great memories of that year, so I'm sharing this list in the hopes that some more young ladies (and their moms) might enjoy these books over the summer.
Read moreHolding Hands: a free book for you
'm very excited to be able to offer you this book as a free gift of appreciation! Holding Hands: essays on love and family, is a short compilation of favorite essays from my years of blogging at Renaissance Mama. This is a collection that celebrates love and family. I hope that you enjoy it.
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