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Bi-Weekly Whole Food Meal Plan for April 26–May 9
Apr 25

Apr 25 Bi-Weekly Whole Food Meal Plan for April 26–May 9

Kelly Smith
Meal Planning, Food

Are you looking for a meal plan that is easy to follow and filled with yummy recipes?? Look no further! You will love our FREE healthy and delicious whole-food, gluten-free meal plans!!

How to Let Go of Unrealistic Mom Expectations
Apr 22

Apr 22 How to Let Go of Unrealistic Mom Expectations

Shelby Turner
expectations

The culture of motherhood often puts unrealistic expectations on us as moms, but we are not exempt from scripture that tells us the truth! We are held to different standards than the cultural expectations that weigh us down. Our standards are biblical and rooted in our relationship with Christ!

6 Ways to Be a Good Friend When You’re Busy
Apr 20

Apr 20 6 Ways to Be a Good Friend When You’re Busy

Kristin Demery
Friendships

When our schedule fills up, one of the first things we often sacrifice is our friendships. However, these friendships are so important. We need to connect with and be encouraged by others, and so we must nurture these relationships even when we are busy.

3 Powerful Prayers for the Angry, Tired, or Worried Mom
Apr 15

Apr 15 3 Powerful Prayers for the Angry, Tired, or Worried Mom

Kristin Funston
anger, Prayer

During these uncertain times, it is so important for us to pray. We can connect with God and pour our thoughts, worries, and cares out to Him. So, if you are tired, angry, or worried pray these scripture-based prayers.

Bi-Weekly Whole Food Meal Plan for April 12–25
Apr 11

Apr 11 Bi-Weekly Whole Food Meal Plan for April 12–25

Kelly Smith
Meal Planning, Food

Are you looking for a meal plan that is easy to follow and filled with yummy recipes?? Look no further! You will love our FREE healthy and delicious whole-food, gluten-free meal plans!!

To The Parent In Pursuit of Peace
Apr 8

Apr 8 To The Parent In Pursuit of Peace

Dayna Mager
anxiety, being intentional, busyness, Following God, rest, Settle My Soul, weary moms, Worry

Peace in our home does not come easy and though we desperately long for it, we often have to fight for peace. When we reflect and rest on God's promises, we don't only pursue peace, we also pursue the Prince of Peace, Jesus!

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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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