The mission of Hope Joy In Christ is to equip Believers to grow and mature in faith. One easy way to grow in faith is to spend time reading good books about faith and family. To that end, I wanted to share some amazing books I found this year! This is my top 15 books […]
Tag: Tween Parenting
Positive Parenting solutions in Tween Parenting. Training Tweens in Character, controlling emotions, discipline, and disrespect all while staying consistent in Prayer for my children.
Is There Value in the Christmas Caroling Tradition?
I wonder if there is still value in the Christmas caroling tradition I grew up with. What about you? Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads are overrunning my email with deals and steals that can be bought now and used later. Holiday movies and Christmas songs are all I see. Christmas lights went up the […]
15 Biblical Expectations In Marriage: 8 Ways To Find Hope and Healing
Expectations in marriage kill love. In my mind, I know that. 100% true. In my heart, however, I don’t believe it is possible to live without expectations. The struggle with what I expect in marriage… in a Christian marriage… is at the heart of some of our more hopeless struggles. Who else? What Does the […]
What Is the Talk About Sex Anyway & Why It Matters?
Do you remember that fateful day your mom or dad sat you down and had The talk about sex with you? Or are you like me and that day never came? Everything I’ve learned about those birds and bees came from peers, the internet or experience. I vowed my girls would not struggle with sex […]
The Best Way to Mentor My Tween Girl and Why
Do you ever worry your kids will resent you when they are grown? Or well before that as the Teen years approach? I worry about that so much. It fuels so many of my nightmares as a woman of Faith striving toward Biblical Motherhood. I don’t want to force my faith on my kids… What […]
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Husband’s Needs vs Kiddo’s Wants [My Priorities]
Last week I left you with my News Flash… My husband doesn’t want to be an afterthought in my day. How on earth did we get to this place? Honestly, my kids run me ragged; they always “need” something. They are impatient illogical demanding little blessings who believe the world revolves around their […]
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Conflicting Priorities [My Priorities]
By now I assume we agree that God should be our first priority. The conflict comes with the priorities that follow. I have many conflicting priorities. Truly we are all in different stages of life. What follows will apply for me and anyone in my life situation… because that’s all I can speak to 😉 I’m a […]