8 Ways to Keep Your Body Active This Year
As we step into a new year, the desire to be active and prioritize our health and well-being is a common theme. One of the most impactful ways to achieve this is by incorporating regular physical activity into our daily routines.
Movement not only benefits our physical health but also contributes to mental and emotional well-being. If you're looking for fresh and exciting ways to move your body this year, consider these eight options.
Read More 5 Habits for a Stronger Marriage
23 years full of ups and downs. But, I wouldn’t trade those years for anything. These past 23 years have been a lot of work but so worth it. How have Jonathan and I stuck with it? I firmly believe we have a stronger marriage because of these 5 habits.
Read More My Word of the Year for 2024
If you haven't chosen a Word of the Year for 2024 yet, no need to worry! There's still time to pick your word. I discovered the Word of the Year concept in 2018 when several friends had chosen one, sparking my curiosity about the hype. I found that having a Word of the Year provides a growth focus for the year.
The word is meant to represent a central way you are depending on God in the year to come. It helps you determine who you want to become by the end of the year.
When you have a word of the year, it helps you to be intentional about how you spend the hours, days, and months of the year.
Read More Books I am Reading Right Now 2024
If I had a day to myself, you would find me curled up on the couch by the fireplace reading. I absolutely love to read!
Read More Choose a Word of the Year in 5 Simple Steps
If you haven’t picked a Word of the Year for 2024 yet, no worries! There is still time to pick your word in 5 simple steps.
Years ago, I discovered the concept of "Word of the Year." Intrigued by the idea, I noticed some friends adopting this practice and became curious about its significance. Upon delving into it, I realized that selecting a Word of the Year serves as a focal point for personal growth throughout the year.
The word is meant to represent a central way you are depending on God in the year to come. It helps you determine who you want to become by the end of the year.
Read More 7 Questions to Reflect + A FREE printable
The fireplace kept me warm as did our four-year-old dog Bentley who sat on my legs. My journal, my Bible, and a listening ear were what I brought to the living room that day. I held my aqua pen in hand ready to hear from God as I reflected on seven questions. It was eye-opening and encouraging as I looked back through my journal and saw the fingerprints of God. It was fun to see what themes were scattered throughout my year. These are the seven questions I used to reflect on 2023 and my answers to each question.
Read More 8 Simple Christmas Traditions + A Giveaway!
I absolutely love Christmas for so many reasons. The first reason is that we celebrate Jesus’ birth. He stepped down from heaven so that we could have eternal life. Now that’s the greatest gift of all. I also love Christmas because of its traditions.
My husband Jonathan and I have adapted some traditions that we grew up with. And we have started several of our own Christmas traditions. I love traditions because they are a fun way for kids to feel connected to whatever event they are celebrating.
Here are 8 Simple Family Christmas Traditions to do this year. Several of these traditions our family currently does. I am excited to incorporate some of the other Christmas traditions into our family.
Read More 10 Things I’m Thankful for + A Challenge
I do something almost every morning. Some would call it a habit. It involves only a few minutes, a pen, and a piece of paper. Can you guess what it is? A Gratitude List. A list of all that I am thankful for from the previous day. Why a gratitude list? Because I have learned…
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