Do you have young children? It can be such a struggle to find ways they can give and projects they can be part of without going crazy. In Fact, they get so frustrated when the projects are too big or the gifts are too expensive that they storm off and refuse to Help. It is […]
Category: Holiday
Can we keep our Priorities straight through each holiday? This topic is about keeping a biblical perspective in mind as we celebrate.
How to Keep Joy at Christmas Time with Anxiety & Ptsd
Do you struggle with Anxiety? Most of my life has been overshadowed by this unwanted disorder. If I am very specific the diagnosis is Generalized Anxiety Disorder and PTSD. Most of the year I can cope, but at Christmas Time, with the added stress and business of “The Most Wonderful Season” of the year, I […]
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10 Easy Homemade Gift Ideas Every One Will Love
Are you the super crafty Pinterest perfect person? Me either. I’m not sure who those women are. They exist, but must be the 1% of our population… the 1% with great photographers? Well, maybe it’s higher than 1%… Pinterest perfect crafty superstar or not, this article will give you great ideas Ever One Will Love! […]
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50 + Ways to Be More Thankful Today
Do you have a friend that can call you out about all your messy stuff? Whew they can really hand you your face on a plate. But in a needed way most times. God has graciously blessed me with at least one such friend in every season of my life. In my early 20’s – […]
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2018 The Best Frugal Gifts for Bible Journaling
If you’ve been following along at HopeJoyInChrist this year you know I have embraced the trend of Bible Journaling. Have you started Bible Journaling? Are you still thinking about it? Still worried about writing in your bible? It is possible to start Bible Journaling Cheap – with Everyday things – and it is possible to […]
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Are You Afraid of the Christmas Clutter Trap?
The newest craze all around is minimalism, decluttering and living smaller. But it seems all of that goes out the window when Christmas comes around. I can’t say I’m on board with any of those crazes, but I live in a small house and nanny 2-3 kids in my small home. At the height of […]
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2018 Gift Guide for the Family Who Value Quality Time
Finding ways to connect as a family is one of our biggest struggles. We are each in different seasons and enjoy different interests and hobbies. How do you find time and activities that will engage and connect as a Family who truly does value quality time? As the Christmas season approaches, our family is planning […]
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How to Shop for Christmas All Year and Not Go Broke
Does the thought of Christmas shopping make you sigh, whimper and even whine a bit? If you live on One small income as we do I bet it does. Before we had kids our Christmas was small, just a gift or 2 for each other and gift cards for anyone we knew we would see […]
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10 Simple Ways Dad Can Win This Mother’s Day
It’s that time of year again – Mother’s Day. The day of construction paper cards, flowers and jewelry. Usually I focus on encouraging Wives and Moms, but today I want to talk specifically to the Dad in the room. Mom, you are welcome to send this Dad’s way as a friendly reminder of the coming […]
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Why Jesus Is the Rock That Never Leaves Me
Feelings and emotions often rise up inside of me. Even knowing Jesus is my Rock. Lonely. Hopeless. Worn. Hurting. Empty. These are emotions I wrestle with – even as a Disciple of Jesus. Can you relate? How do we fight back against this overwhelming flood? Fix our mind on God who is our everlasting […]
