“When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife.” by: Lisa Grimes After God redirected Joseph’s steps concerning his plans with Mary, I wonder if Joseph may have been tempted to believe that God didn’t have his best interests in mind. God
Christmas
The Importance of Friends
The Importance of Friends Luke 1:39 “At that time, Mary got ready and hurried to the town in the hill country of Judea…” Pregnant by the Holy Spirit… Scripture does not tell us how or when Mary, the mother of Jesus, shared the news of her with her parents and Joseph. We’re merely told she
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Christmas
6 Ways to Keep Your Peace Over the Christmas Season
For I want you to understand what really matters, so that you may live pure and blameless lives until the day of Christ’s return. Philippians 1:10 (NLT) For many of us, Christmas can be hectic. It’s full of long to-do lists: decorating, shopping for ‘perfect’ gifts, baking, entertaining; the list goes on – certainly not
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Mother/Daughter
Are You Surrounded By People and Still Feel Alone? You Belong Here
“A sweet friendship refreshes the soul.” – Proverb 27:9 By: Melissa Bell I just returned from our annual KGM Mother Daughter Retreat with one of the greatest realizations…there is something special about our KGM community. This past weekend, we rallied together in the name of Jesus. Through laughter and tears, we created bonds with one
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Mother/Daughter
If I Could Turn Back Time I would Make These 3 Parenting Changes Sooner
Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 By: Angie Hathaway If I could go back in time, I would do things a little differently with my girls. There were lots of times that I felt like I was learning
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Parenting
3 Things You Can Do to Connect with Your Daughter
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8 By: Angie Hathaway Dear Mommas, Throughout my 20 years as a youth ministry leader, I have sat with countless sons and daughters as they expressed the lack of love or welcomeness
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Lifestyle
Feeling Lonely? Authentic Community Might Be the Missing Link!
“And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.” Hebrews 10:24-25 By: Melissa Bell We spend lots of time with women both online
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Parenting
10 Ways to Encourage Your Child’s Heart as They Start School
“Parents, do not exasperate your children; instead bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord.” Ephesians 6:4 As we start a new school year, it’s important to go out of our way to encourage our children. I’m so thankful not to be growing up in the age of social media. Online, our
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Lifestyle
6 Ways to Maximize Your Time and the “Million Dollar” Question
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.” Col. 3:23 NLT By: Melissa Bell Do you wear multiple hats and ever wonder how everything will get done? As a wife, mother, executive director of a women’s ministry, blogger, podcaster, and homeschool parent, it is easy for me to feel exhausted