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Stepping into the Promised Land
I could write a book about the journey we’ve experienced during the past two years to get to this moment. I imagine how Joshua and Caleb must’ve felt when the finally got to cross over into the land the Lord had promised them. The land flowing with milk and honey. We left Colorado for Virginia almost two years ago. It was one year and 11 months if you want to be precise. We left with a vision and a direction. When we got here, nothing went as planned and we ended up renting an apartment instead of buying a home with acreage. To say we were disappointed is an understatement.…
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New Year, New Vision-God’s Vision
Have you ever made a vision board? I’m going to be honest, I’ve not been one to jump on this bandwagon. But earlier this year, I felt the Lord impress on my heart to write the vision down. More accurately, to create a visual representation of the dreams that He had spoken to me. So I did it. I made a collage of words and pictures to represent the things that I knew He put in my heart. It was a healing process because life had kicked me down and I could barely do the things I needed to do daily, let alone dream or work on my dreams. Once…
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4 Key Ways to Keep Kids Healthy
We all want our kids to be healthy. We want them to thrive in life. But what does it take? When I had my first son I thought the key to healthy kids was some sort of mysterious thing. My oldest got sick a lot and while I followed all of the typical advice, it seemed like he caught EVERY. SINGLE. COLD. It was rough. When he was two, we discovered that he had a casein allergy and was sensitive to gluten like myself. The allergist of course said to remove the offending foods and gave me a long list of things to avoid. Talk about tough. This kid could…
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Parenting Through Change
Parenting is hard. Let’s face it, kids don’t come with a handbook and just when you think you’ve got things down, life throws a curve ball at you. Maybe you have a job change and you need to move or your lease got too expensive and you need to find a new apartment. Maybe the world around you changed and you’re just trying to figure out how to raise your kids through it all. Have you ever wondered how to parent through change? It’s not easy. Routines get upended, kids get cranky, parents get crabby, and the stress can overwhelm everyone. The past six months have been weird. I mean…
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Do You Do Any of These 3 Time Wasters in Your Business?
Running a small business is hard. Let’s face it, when you first get started, you may be the IT department, the marketing department, the sales person, the Social Media Manager and more. It’s hard enough managing all of these important tasks without getting sucked into these time wasters. I share the Top 3 Time Sucks That Can Kill Any Small Home Business over on The Mustard Seed Sentinel. Head over and read the whole article. You’ll discover some quick ideas to help you stay focused on your business. What are some others that you would add to the list?
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Are You Using the Best Salt? Himalayan Pink Salt For the Win.
Are you scared of salt? I used to be. I was so scared of it that I never added it to my food. I would only have it if I ate something processed. I have a much healthier relationship with salt now. But did you know salt is necessary? And too often, people are using the wrong kind. Did you know that Himalayan pink salt contains around 84 trace minerals in addition to the actual sodium content? I can be a bit of a science nerd, so when a friend told me she was using Himalayan pink salt to help with some health problems she was having, I was intrigued.…
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Yes, You Can Lead Your Child to Jesus
Coming to Jesus isn’t just for adults. In fact, Jesus himself said in Matthew 19:14, “let the little children come to me and do not hinder them for the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these”. One of the most heartbreaking trends I see is when Christian parents don’t step into their God-given role of disciplers and evangelists in their own homes. They miss out on opportunities to share Jesus in their own homes. Ouch. In the USA especially, we set up a family schedule that often hinders our child’s ability to come to Jesus. Our schedules are often so full of school, after-school activities, and household stuff, that…
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Need to Homeschool During This Pandemic?
I’m sure you’ve seen all the memes if you’ve spent any time on social media. They run the gamut from wine and pajama time to how to create a detailed schedule for your child’s “homeschool”. First of all, what you’re experiencing with “homeschooling” during stay-at-home orders is nothing like what true homeschooling can be under normal circumstances. Right now there are no parks, museums, and other children to play with. This is all very difficult and heartbreaking for the kids and the parents. We’re all stressed. Some of us still have jobs to go to which is stressful and for those who don’t have jobs right now, there is another…
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Want Better Health? Say Goodbye to Your Microwave
At the risk of sounding like a cuckoo with a tinfoil hat, hear me out. I’m all about helping you make healthy choices for your mind, your body, and your family. I believe God wants us to be good stewards of all these things. And information gives us what we need to make better choices to improve our health. While I know that microwaves offer a certain level of convenience, does that convenience outweigh the potential harm they can cause? I’ll let you decide for yourself. Do you know what the microwave is doing to your food? Here’s the short version. Microwaves use electromagnetic energy to make water molecules move…
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The Holy Spirit is the Most Essential Oil
Move over frankincense, there’s an oil more powerful than anything you’ve ever experienced. It’s better than lavender, tea tree, more potent than oregano, and doesn’t cost a penny. What if there were an oil that would guide you into all truth? What if there were an oil that would teach you? What if there were an oil that would empower you? What if there were an oil that would grant you eternal life? No, I’m not selling tickets to the fountain of youth. I’m telling you about the most important oil in the universe. You can take it with you anywhere you go. This oil can transform your life. The…
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Don’t Knock it Until You Try It-My Whole 30 Journey
I’ve done multiple Whole 30’s in the past few years. But I always made a concession. I would just hang on to one little bit of something I wanted. Maybe a piece of cheese, or maybe Whole 30 friendly desserts. But this time I decided to go all in. Now I know, the first thing you’ll probably try and tell me is that “fad diets” aren’t sustainable. True, they aren’t. Living on only cayenne pepper lemonade or cabbage soup or even Slim-Fast shakes is not healthy nor is it a long-term solution. None of those diets teach you how your body feels after certain foods are removed. None of those…
