Discipleship
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Back To School Christian Mom Morning Routine
Are the kids going back to school and you want to get back into a good morning routine? I’m here to give you some ideas to help get you started with your own routine! Before we start though, I want to clarify that I’m not going to be including a schedule here. The key to a routine is to follow an order of practices rather than a set schedule. This is because schedules vary a lot from individual to individual and family to family. Another thing to note is that while this routine includes several elements that are helpful in my own morning routine, these can easily be adapted to…
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Follow Jesus Wherever He Leads
Hi mama! Today, I’m sharing a brief reflection on what it’s like to follow Jesus when we go through struggles and confusing situations. Today’s reflection is based on Matthew 16:24 where Jesus explains the concept of discipleship to His followers. “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.” Matthew 16:24 Reflection A true disciple of Jesus actively chooses to keep following her Rabbi, wherever He goes. Even when she can’t see where He’s taking her. Through dark and windy roads. Up hills and down mountains. Through valleys. Being a disciple is about learning to trust. Unclenching fists. Relinquishing control. Releasing expectations.…
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How To Slow Down With Jesus
Hi mama! Today I’m sharing an article on how we can slow down with Jesus, as this is something that is a struggle for us as 21st century mums. First things first: How are you today? Busy? Restless? Does it seem that each year that passes time goes more quickly than the year before? That each day that passes, you seem to accumulate more responsibilities, more pressures, more burdens? Perhaps you miss those days when you had fewer things on your plate, life was slower, and you could enjoy the simple joys of life. Whether that was swimming for hours on hot summer days. Whether that was playing in a…
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7 Bible Verses To Help You Step Out In Faith
In today’s post, I’m sharing 7 Bible Verses to help you step out in faith when God is calling you to leave your comfort zone. When we sense God calling us to do something, it’s really important we use spiritual discernment and make sure we’re really hearing from Him. Yet, even when we know something is God’s will, we can often falter in our faith. And so, we need Scripture that will encourage us to be obedient to God’s will, no matter what we’re feeling. So, let’s look at 7 lovely Bible verses that will help us step out in faith and be obedient to God’s will. 7 Bible Verses…
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Feeling Restless? Discover How To Find Contentment In God!
Hi mama! Today I’m sharing an article I wrote on finding contentment in God. In this article, I share the reason we’re often restless, why it’s important to find contentment in God and how we can find contentment in God. When we do, we’ll experience God’s rest instead of restlessness. God’s peace instead of turmoil. God’s joy instead of disappointment. Why We’re Restless And Discontent Discontent is rooted in desire. We feel discontent when there is an unmet desire within us. Yet, the problem with discontent is not desire, but disordered desire. It’s when we crave what cannot satisfy, instead of turning to the only One who can. It’s when…
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7 Christian Morning Routine Ideas To Help You Focus On Jesus
Looking to start a good Christian morning routine? Trying to tweak the routine you’re on now? If so, I pray this article will bless you. 🙂 In this article, I’m sharing what a morning routine is, why it’s important to have a Jesus-focused morning routine, and seven Christian morning routine ideas. (With the bonus that none of them require screens!) So, let’s get into it: What is a morning routine? It might surprise you when I say this, but… we all have a morning routine! While we don’t all do certain activities in the same order, most of us do certain things every morning – toilet, hygiene, breakfast and/or morning…
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Solitude For The Christian Mom With Kelly Needham
In this episode, I welcome to the show Christian author and speaker Kelly Needham to talk about the privilege of solitude for the Christian mom. This podcast episode is part of the Walking with Jesus Series. Listen to our conversation below! Solitude for the Christian Mom We discuss In this episode, we talk about what solitude means, Kelly’s journey in embracing time alone with God, and the major obstacles that keep us from engaging with God on our own. Kelly also shares some great tips for moms for developing the practice of solitude and how we can teach our children to develop the practice of solitude. Meet Kelly Kelly Needham…
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Celebrating The Sabbath As Christians
Ok, so today we’re looking at the importance of the Sabbath for us as Christians. In this post, I’m sharing why we should celebrate the Sabbath as Christians, how celebrating the Sabbath transforms our faith, and how to celebrate the Sabbath (with plenty of suggestions and ideas to get you started). Why celebrate the Sabbath as Christians? The first question is why. Isn’t observing the Sabbath an Old-Testament command for the Israelites? As Christians, aren’t we set free from the law? Ok, so first things first – yes, observing the Sabbath was a command God gave the people of Israel (Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 5:12-14, Isaiah 58:13-14). And yes, in Jesus,…
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If You Abide in Me
This is the fourth devotion in the Rescued By Faith Devotional Series and we’re focusing on John 15:7 where Jesus says: “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” What does that mean exactly? Today we’re going to be exploring the meaning of Jesus’ words and also offering a practical reflection moment, as well as a model prayer. Focus verse “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” John 15:7 Devotion This is an amazing promise! When we abide in Jesus, we…
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Abiding in Christ with Emily Darnell
This is the second episode in the Walking with Jesus Podcast Series and in this episode, I chat to wife, mama, and author, Emily Darnell, about the concept of Abiding in Christ. (John 15:4) We cover the following questions: What does Abiding in Christ actually mean? What is the role of the Scripture and the Holy Spirit in helping us abide in Christ? How can we abide in Christ as busy mamas? How can we teach our children how to abide in Him? Abiding in Christ with Emily Darnell Meet Emily Emily Darnell lives in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia with her husband and children, and…
