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4 Easy Ways to Slow Down and Soak up Summer With Kids
Jun 23

Jun 23 4 Easy Ways to Slow Down and Soak up Summer With Kids

Christin
Following God, Goals

Between the vacations, the pool days, the camps and the fun summer activities with kids, summer can fly by at a breakneck pace if we let it. Use these 4 tips to slow down, soak up the good things from summer, and truly rest.

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7 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Neighbor This Summer
Jun 21

Jun 21 7 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Neighbor This Summer

Tricia Goyer
Friendships, Marriage/Relationships, Ministries and Missions

Our neighborhoods are much more than collections of houses. But do you know the people that inhabit your block? Make this summer one to really connect with your neighbors- these tips are full of wisdom to help get you started!

 

Summertime Grilling Shortcuts for Delicious Meals
Jun 20

Jun 20 Summertime Grilling Shortcuts for Delicious Meals

Karen Ehman
Food

Summer time means it's the perfect season for grilling! Today we are serving up inspiration, shortcuts and recipes  to help you gather your family around the table.

Bi-Weekly Whole Food Meal Plan for June 18–July 1
Jun 17

Jun 17 Bi-Weekly Whole Food Meal Plan for June 18–July 1

Kelly Smith
Meal Planning

It's so much easier to eat healthier when you take a moment to meal plan. That's why we're here to help! As part of our ministry, we're happy to provide free whole food meal plans with links to each of the delicious recipes featured.

Summer Survival Tips for Working Moms
Jun 16

Jun 16 Summer Survival Tips for Working Moms

Jennifer Deibel
motherhood

Does your schedule change for the summer? If you work outside the home, this season can be especially challenging. We've got you covered with survival tips to make this summer shine for your family!

How to be a "YES!" Mom This Summer
Jun 14

Jun 14 How to be a "YES!" Mom This Summer

Daniele
motherhood, Parenting

Saying “yes!” to our kids can feel overwhleming when we tally up the time, the cost, and the energy when it comes to making childhood magic. But with these simple hacks, you can be a “yes!” mom without losing your time, money and sanity!Schedule

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Happy birthday to my baby girl Sophia!🎈🎉You are beautiful, kind and full of life. I’m so very lucky to be your mom!! 😭 Love you so much honey!♥️
ANGER. The one topic that resonates every single time we talk about it or write about it. I guess it is because there are a lot of us who struggle with anger. And maybe not even the explosive anger but the simmering irritation that is always ready to
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Over the last few weeks, centered around this season of Lent we've talked about what Lent is, should we celebrate it?, why confession is important and what humility really means. This week we continue our Lent series talking about forgiveness. Pat an
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The last 12 months have been so *different*, am I right? I’ve been doing my very best to navigate a world that can seem so strange and out of sorts at times. Nothing is just normal.... whatever normal is :). Sometimes it can feel like just too
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Over the last few weeks on our podcast we've been doing a series through Lent called, Dying to Live- dying to ourselves so we can have new life in Christ! And this week we are talking specifically about the character quality of HUMILITY.✨ Humility co
 
 

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