30 Inspirational Life Lessons to Live by

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30 Inspirational Life Lessons to Live by

Have you entered a new decade of life and thought back to how much you’ve grown? Reflecting on our past brings to mind many vital lessons in life. Some lessons are a lot bigger than others… Like when you lose a loved one. You realize how short life really is. You learn how every moment of our day matters and should be lived with intention.

Then, there are short life lessons that pack a huge punch; lessons like the importance of sitting in silence when a friend is in pain. I look back over the last decade and am in awe at how much has changed… will any future decade change as much as my twenties?

So, cheers to 30, and hopefully many more years to come. Enjoy these real-life inspirational stories and short life lessons.

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Thoughtful Gifts For Your Husband / Gifts for the Impossible Man

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Thoughtful Gifts For Your Husband / Gifts for the Impossible Man

Are you tired of buying socks or underwear for the men in your life? Does it seem like your partner is the impossible man to buy for? I’ve been there.

So, whether you’re looking for a gift for the man who has everything or maybe you just want an unusual gift for guys, this is the list for you. Be it Father’s Day, Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries, or even Job Promotions, you can’t go wrong with these practical yet creative gifts for the man in your life.

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Unique Christian Gifts

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Unique Christian Gifts

Do you have a special woman in your life who is growing in her faith, like your mom, grandma, aunt, daughter, or best friend? Love her well by picking a thoughtful gift that empowers her to continue to grow in her faith.

Here, you’ll find a list of unique Christian gifts for women. Whether you’re shopping for the perfect Christmas present, Mother’s Day gift, birthday surprise, Baby Shower gift, or for any other occasion, you’re sure to find something she’ll love and appreciate!

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Christian Inspiration Gifts

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Christian Inspiration Gifts

2020 has been a rough year for many people, especially women, who have had to carry the worst burden. This is why it is especially important we show our love to the women in our lives. Whether she’s a homeschooling mom, a teacher whose back in school, a caregiver, or your mom, these gifts are bound to encourage and uplift. So for anyone who needs a bit of encouragement, these gifts are for them.

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Unique Gifts Everyone in the Family Will Enjoy

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Unique Gifts Everyone in the Family Will Enjoy

Sometimes the best gifts are ones that can be enjoyed by the whole family. You may have a brother who is impossible to buy for, a husband who has everything, or siblings who enjoy fun gifts, this list provides unique gifts for everyone. Whether it be games for toddlers or 20 somethings or appliances that make your home much more enjoyable, these ideas won’t be found on any other gift guide.

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Bible Study Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Bible Study Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide

If you claim to be a Christian, yet you only open up your Bible on Sundays, there’s a problem. How can you claim to believe in a God you do not know? How can you know God if you rarely read His word? The Bible is meant to be read and studied and shared. Yet, as intimidating and confusing as it may be, it is intended for each and every one of us.

The student and the teacher, the parent and the child, the saint, and the sinner.

The Bible meets us where we are, so don’t allow your feelings of unworthiness keep you from opening up the pages and learning what God has to say. If you’re wondering where to start, don’t worry, that post is coming soon. But until then, I have included a few Bible Reading Plans in the step-by-step breakdown. What’s most important right now is that you just get started!

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Why I Left my Well-Paying Job to Stay at Home

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Why I Left my Well-Paying Job to Stay at Home

My husband and I will never make as much money as we have these past few years. Even still, we made the decision for me to leave my well-paying job to stay at home. Does that baffle you? Because in a world that is driven by money, our decision didn’t make financial sense.

Never in a million years did I envision me as a stay at home wife or stay at home mom. As a young girl, I thought I would be a doctor or a psychiatrist. I even considered being the first female president, but a SAHM wasn’t even an option on my dream sheet.

So what changed?

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Which Version of the Bible Should I Read?

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Which Version of the Bible Should I Read?

Picking the “right” Bible translation seems like a very daunting task for any new believer. We want to do faith right. We don’t want to mess up. And we really don’t want to get caught reading the wrong version.

It’s as if choosing the “right” version will guarantee our way into Heaven, and yet, thankfully this isn’t true.

Whether we search on Amazon or our local Christian Bookstore, the options for a Bible can be overwhelming.

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Hope for the Upcoming Election Season

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Hope for the Upcoming Election Season

2020 has been an interesting year, and to top it off, we have what feels like one of the most important elections we have had in our (20-30 something-year-old) lifetime. But why does this election feel so important?

For me, It seems as though our nation is becoming more and more polarized on very important topics such as immigration, tax policy, healthcare, welfare, global warming, gun control, and free speech, just to name a few, and we are often left feeling at a loss.

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Why You Should Read The Bible

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Why You Should Read The Bible

Let’s talk about why you should study the Bible (and how it’s different from reading the Bible).

All too often I hear people say they are a Christian, yet they don’t go to church or open up their Bibles. They say they believe in God and they are good people, so that’s enough to get into Heaven.

Not too long ago, I thought the same thing. I believed in God. I knew he had to exist based on my own personal experiences, but it wasn’t until I cracked open the Word and truly digested it that I began to understand just how wrong I was.

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Encouragement for the Weary Mom on Teaching your Kid

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Encouragement for the Weary Mom on Teaching your Kid

By failing to practice with her, we were suffering our own consequence of relearning the same letters and frustration/impatience on my part. It wasn’t fair of me to be frustrated with my daughter when I had failed to train her to remember.

It's so easy for us to forget how much discipline and practice it takes to train up a child. Just when you think your kid is done having potty accidents, they decide to pee their pants because they are having too much fun.

We must remember that it takes endless practice and lots of grace. Our kiddos are going to make mistakes. We are going to make mistakes.

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Three Unlikely Products That Will Make Your Life Easier

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Three Unlikely Products That Will Make Your Life Easier

Efficiency is such a trendy word nowadays. We are all trying to do more with less time. How can we squeeze our mile-long to-do lists in 24 hours without sacrificing our sleep and sanity?

I’m not gonna answer that question… that is a post all by itself (probably even a book) but what I do know is that I have a few products that help make my day go a lot smoother, so I wanted to share them with you.

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Ready to Give Up on Your Dreams? Try These 3 Tips

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Ready to Give Up on Your Dreams? Try These 3 Tips

Have you ever had an idea, but felt like there was no point in pursuing it? Maybe, like me, you want to write a book, but someone else has already written about that very topic. Maybe you have an idea for a new product or app, but there are many others like it. Maybe you have a passion for makeup or decorating, and you want to showcase that online. Still, the market is saturated with those kinds of influencers.

It really seems like there is no more room for you. Yet, the idea won’t leave you, and instead nags you, begging to be accomplished.

Often times, it feels like we have this dream or calling, but someone else has beaten us to it, so there’s no point. Yet the constant feeling keeps coming back, over and over, and over again.

So, what do we do? Do we try and press forward, or do we just let it go?

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Vulnerability of Confession

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Vulnerability of Confession

After a 12-hour shift at work, my husband quietly walked into our home, fully expecting our daughter and me to be asleep. Natalie lay sleeping on the loveseat, while I rocked in the recliner working on the blog. I glanced up from my laptop and smiled at him, but inside I knew I was about to unload something heavy.

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How To Love A Friend When It's Difficult

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How To Love A Friend When It's Difficult

I have written and rewritten this post at least 3 different times. Each time, words failed me as I tried to answer how to love a friend when it’s difficult. I started off by listing all the ways I’ve been there for friends who made it hard to be around, but I could never finish.

Truthfully, I felt inadequate about writing this post. A fraud, even. How could I tell you how to best love your difficult friends when I have failed miserably. Over the last year, I have been so self-absorbed with my pregnancy and David’s TDY’s (military work trips), deployment, etc... I have neglected my own friends.

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Encouragement to the Mother Filled With Guilt

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Encouragement to the Mother Filled With Guilt

Momma, you are not the only one. I know motherhood looks fabulous on some momma’s, but the truth is, there are tough seasons for everyone. It may look different, but no mother or parent is perfect. There will be a day in which your child actually puts on what you pulled out. They will let you brush their teeth, and they will even eat what you serve them. This day may be few and far between, but it will be glorious.

Those days will remind you that your child doesn’t act like a turd on purpose. They are still trying to figure out the world around them. The few moments of obedience will give you a little boost of confidence you need to make it another day.

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