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What the shepherds remind us about the greater message of Christmas

The shepherds who tended to the lambs destined for sacrifice were the first to welcome Jesus into our world on Christmas night.

Have you ever pondered the irony and foreshadowing God wrote into his story when he chose the shepherds to be the first to hear the good news of great joy?

3 Lessons from ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ + a Quiz!

This classic film resonates on so many levels, but I believe one of the deepest is the need to know you’ve made a difference and the power of those IN your life to encourage you back from the cliff. Above all the noise in the world, people just want to know their life matters. And we hold the power to help others see just how much.

How much do you remember about the movie? Why do you think it resonates? What do we learn? Answers AND a fun quiz! Discover which type of ENCOURAGER you are.

3 things to do when you don’t know what to do

Feeling powerless, discouraged, and outnumbered? Here are 3 things to do when you don’t know what to do and the odds are NOT in your favor. From a POWERFUL Bible story.

5 Truths for when you’ve fallen and can’t get up

Click through for Scripture-based hope if you've fallen and can't get up. Faith quotes for Christians, encouragement from Scripture, Bible verses for those feeling discouraged, prayer for strength, amazing grace

If you’ve fallen and can’t “get up,” you begin to spiral further down into shame and hopelessness, drifting further away from the ONE who can lift you out of the pit. You need these 5 truths!

5 unique Bible Reading Plans you must check out!

Includes a new and unique option! These Bible reading plans offer daily options, through the year Bible printable plans, chronological one-year Scripture reading schedules, multimedia, videos, podcasts, apps, and even a real paper Bible arranged chronologically.

From a multi-media plan to apps, podcasts, and even a REAL paper Bible that’s the best chronological arrangement I’ve used, this list has a variety of choices. Choose your medium, pick a plan, and just start somewhere!

Come and Behold! Join the Advent Journey

New book BEHOLD just released on Amazon for Christmas Advent

Hear the invitation to Come and BEHOLD! Tune your heart to the awe-inspiring pulse of Christmas: God. With. Us. Find out more about my book all about Advent.

Trusting God’s plan when you feel like a failure: 3 perspective shifts

Here are 3 things you may be doing that are stealing your joy and undermining your faith. Trusting God's plan requires strength, prayer, and the right perspective. Faith quotes, Christian living, Words of encouragement from Scripture

Trusting God’s plan when you feel like a failure hinges on adopting the right perspective. Are you allowing these 3 erroneous views to steal your joy and undermine your faith?

She chose worship: Trusting God with your child

Trusting God with your child is not always easy. In this Bible story, we see how one woman accomplished letting go with grace and confidence.

There’s one woman in the Bible who teaches us MUCH about what it looks like to trust God with your child and the secret to trusting him with your parent heart.

5 things parents of teens need to hear

Parents of teens need hope in launching teenagers

Are you in the “launching” season of parenting? During this time, parents of teens need more encouragement than ever. Inside: Hope and inspiration tailored just for you during this hard season!

5 things I wish another mom had said to me

What I wish other moms had told me about parenting with grace

As a younger mom, I would have LOVED to hear these words about parenting with grace from an older mom. If you’re discouraged and worried you’re messing up your kids, these words are for you!

How do you discern God’s will? a 7-step process

How do I know God's will? Discerning God's will through decisions involves prayer, Scripture, godly counsel, and courage to act and "Pray it Forward."

God doesn’t play hide-and-seek with us. This 7-step process for discerning God’s will is the most popular post on this blog. It’s not a prescription, but it’s what I use and I’m sharing it with you.

5 messages of hope for overwhelmed moms

Mom encouragement for mothers who think they failed

Mom encouragement (the practical kind) is hard to find. Real-life truth inside. Spoiler alert! You’re not going to get it all perfect and you can’t enjoy every moment. Read on for more down-to-earth inspiration!