I have never liked the end of a trip or vacation. Vivid memories linger from when I was a young child. I remember a sinking feeling deep inside as we drove out of our annual beach condominium complex. I did… Continue Reading →
Day 20 of seeking Jesus first for a restful homeschool. Are you feeling a bit closer to Him that before? Is your homeschool feeling a bit more restful? Yes? Then it’s time to rejoice! It is time to celebrate all that He… Continue Reading →
Is your homeschool more restful yet? Is your heart, Mom, growing more restful? Yes? Praise the Lord! No? No despairing…He is not finished with you yet! Perhaps, even after 18 intentional days, you still don’t feel more restful than you… Continue Reading →
What in the world can “calibrate” have to do with prayer? For me, a little bit everything. This one word defines what occurs in my life during an intentional season of 21 days of prayer. CALIBRATE “to standardize by determining… Continue Reading →
I like to succeed. When I put effort into doing something, failure is the last result I desire to see. Every single day, I work toward many goals, and I want good to come out of them. A few years… Continue Reading →
We can boldly approach God’s throne because we approach in the Name of Jesus, as discussed yesterday. Yet, when we approach Him, what are we supposed to actually say? As an introvert, thinking of what to say can be difficult for… Continue Reading →
In my human nature, my personality is not characterized by boldness. My tendency is more toward fear, insecurity, and timidity. That tendency used to spill over into my prayer life. My prayers were hesitant. I resisted asking for fear that… Continue Reading →
For years, I have missed out on a great blessing. But I received that blessing this morning. I have viewed my beginning of the year prayer focus as my time. I wake early, before my children, for extra time in prayer. This… Continue Reading →
Have you ever been guilty of having a conversation with someone without really listening to them? Yeah, me too. As a homeschool mom, that is something I do way too often. Since I am constantly with my four children, constant noise and chatter… Continue Reading →
Day 12 of 21. We’re just over halfway there. Are you still with me? While driving on a road trip, the middle of the journey is typically the hardest. Anticipation and excitement fill the beginning. Somewhere in the middle, they… Continue Reading →
I did not feel like praying this morning. I’m right smack in the middle of writing a 21 day prayer challenge, and the words just wouldn’t come as I tried to pray. Even with a prayer guide in front of… Continue Reading →
Tuesdays are extremely busy days for me, and today is my first regular Tuesday of the year. I’m sure you understand busy days. But today is still part of my intentional 21 days of prayer. My time with the Lord… Continue Reading →
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