Welcome July! Here are some reminders for this month. 1. God’s mercy holds you up. “When I thought, “My foot slips,” your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.” Psalm 94:18, ESV 2. God lifts you up when you are down. “The Lord lifts up those who are weighed down. The Lord loves the godly.”…

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!

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!

Have you chosen your Word of the Year for 2025 yet? If not, don’t worry—there’s still time to choose one! I first discovered the concept of a Word of the Year in 2018 after hearing a few friends talk about theirs. My friend’s enthusiasm sparked my curiosity and what I found was more than just a trendy idea. A word of the year became a meaningful way to approach each year with purpose.

I absolutely love Christmas for so many reasons. The first reason is because 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. Today on the blog, I share 12 heartwarming 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.

Do you ever feel like you're just trudging through each day, merely surviving the chaos and challenges that life throws your way? Perhaps you've found yourself wondering if there's more to life than just getting by. If so, you're not alone. Many people long for a sense of purpose and fulfillment in their daily lives. Imagine waking up each morning with a sense of purpose and excitement for the day ahead. Picture yourself navigating life's ups and downs with grace and confidence, knowing that you have the tools to thrive no matter what comes your way. It may seem like a distant dream, but it's closer than you think.

Think about the last time you sat down. Did you have a child in your lap? Maybe you were talking to a friend or texting someone. Were you paying the bills or catching up on email? We can get a lot done when we sit down. In today’s Bible story, we read about what Mary did when she sat down. Read Luke 10:38-42. Jesus had just stopped by for a visit. While her sister Martha was rushing around getting things ready, Mary made a different choice that day. She humbled herself and she opened her heart.

“Her sister, Mary, sat at the Lord’s feet, listening to what he taught. But Martha was distracted by the big dinner she was preparing.” Luke 10:39-40a You are flying around the house with the last-minute clean-up. Or maybe you haven’t even started cleaning up. So, you are shoving things in the closets, wiping toothpaste out of the sink, and yelling to your son to put his shoes away. Your guests are going to be here any minute. Oh and dinner, that’s right! It’s time to get the casserole in the oven so it’s done on time. Do you feel your heart racing just reading this? Are you reminded of times this has happened to you?