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The Easy Way to Fight an Idle Mind: God’s Word for Today

October 4, 2017

Hearing God’s Word for Today

Far be it from me to have an idle mind. You know, since it’s the devil’s workshop and all. How effortlessly our minds wander to fears, anxieties, and what-ifs! One scroll through social media or, heaven forbid, watching one segment of the ten o’clock news will have your mind fixed on everything disheartening. So, how are we, as competent humans, busy with careers, family, parenting, homemaking, spouse-ing (if you’ll allow me to make up a word)…supposed to think about “such things” (Phil 4:3)? Jesus called us to be in the world but not of the world, but, lo and behold, here we are, helpless earthlings in a constant battle to be both hearers and doers of the Word.

While I may not always carve out time in my crazy day to stop in solitude for peace, quiet, and spiritual nourishment (**I’m working on this!), that doesn’t mean I must be deprived of a fresh serving of God’s Word for today. I don’t have to stop or carve out a spare moment to listen to something! Listening to sermons and audio programs that feed my soul keep me going. I listen while doing housework, cooking, putting on my makeup (as rare as that may be), and driving (this happens to be one of my favorites since we are in the car oh so much). And, as easy as that, I hear hand-picked audio that helps to fix my mind on greater things than what I just saw on Facebook. Discovering the One Place App has been a literal game-changer for me (thanks, Mom!). A quick download will equip you to hear pertinent and meaningful truths on-demand and hear God’s word for today! Here are some of my favorite broadcasts:VIEW POST

Bring Your Family Closer Together: The Importance of Family Dinner

October 4, 2017

Family Dinner is More Important Than You Think

No family is exempt from the hustle and bustle of the busy weekday grind. Whether both parents work outside the home or not, school (at home or away), work, housework, babies, kids, homework, sports, and all other things often stand in the way of slowing down for a meal shared with those you love the most. The benefits of gathering around the table and eating dinner as a family are nothing short of phenomenal. The research is almost unexplainable, but undeniably in favor of taking a short pause from the busyness of life and breaking bread together.

The Facts

As parents, we all desire a positive personal relationship with our children. Would you believe this is a reported side-effect of eating dinner together as a family? According to The Family Dinner Project, benefits reported are higher academic achievement, less chance of risky behaviors like drugs, sex, and drinking, less incidence of obesity, fewer behavioral and emotional problems, and healthier, less picky eaters! Achieving these goals that we all have for our children by simply prioritizing family dinner is more than worth it, don’t ya think? VIEW POST

Making the Most of Family Meal Time

October 4, 2017

How to Make an Ordinary Family Meal Really Fun!

If you’ve seen my post on the staggering importance of family dinners, you know it’s a priority worth fighting for. But, how do you make the most of your family meal together? Shared mealtimes should be cherished and looked forward to by each member of the family: kids, teens, and grown-ups! Family dinners around our table are usually full of fun, laughter, silliness, and sometimes a dose of God’s Word. (Okay…and maybe an occasional stern voice from Dad reminding everyone to settle down and actually EAT!)

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