When Loved Ones Hit the Road: How to Handle it When Someone You Love Can’t Handle Your Child’s Illness
Written by Kimberly Ehlers | 0 CommentsMy 12 year old son, Seth, was born with multiple congenital heart defects. His second (and, hopefully, last!) open-heart surgery took place almost 2 years ago. During the whole process of getting Seth through his surgery and recovery, I was deeply hurt by a person I love. This person hadn’t called or visited during his hospital stay even though they lived near by. I felt abandoned and shocked that they of all people would hit the road when they were needed most. It was around 2 weeks after surgery before they finally called to see how Seth was, and it was a strange call – something had come between us. Full Article
The Words a Mommy Never Wants to Hear – Something is Wrong with Your Baby
Written by Kimberly Ehlers | 0 CommentsMy husband and I have one child, a boy, now 12. There are a couple of reasons I remember his birth like it was yesterday. First, it was the most incredible life changing experience I’ve ever had. Yes, even bigger than getting married. After all, I knew the man I was marrying well. On May 29, 1998 I met my baby boy for the first time. He was no longer the mysterious baby I carried everywhere with me for 9 months. He made his entrance into the world full of personality. A little one I had to get to know. The second reason I remember his birth so well is because it was the day I heard those words, “Something is wrong with your baby.” Full Article
Is Your Church Online?
Written by Courtney Chowning | 0 CommentsIs your church online yet? If not, it needs to be. Churches can reach hundreds of people in their area by having an online presence. People do search the Internet for their next church and if your church doesn’t show up in the search results, people are not going to know about it. Full Article
Using PLR on Your Biblical Devotion Blog
Written by Courtney Chowning | 0 CommentsIf you write daily Biblical devotions for your blog then you know how much time and effort goes into writing those devotions. It is very time consuming. Not only do you have to write the devotion, but you pray over it and also do research to make sure it is Biblically founded. Writing Biblical devotions is not an easy job. However, using Biblical based PLR can help. Full Article
Christian Work At Home Jobs
Written by Courtney Chowning | 1 CommentA majority of Christian moms stay at home with their children instead of working outside of the home. In today’s economy though, it is hard for a family to live on one income so many of these Christian moms are looking for work at home job opportunities. Unfortunately, many of the so-called Christian work at home jobs you find on the Internet, in reality are scams, surveys, or situations where you merely make pennies for hours of work. Full Article
Using Blogs To Show the Love of Christ
Written by Courtney Chowning | 0 CommentsBlogging seems to be growing in popularly everyday and this present a unique and wonderful opportunity to us as Christians. We are able use blogging as a way to fulfill the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19) and teach others about the Word of God. Blogging give us an opportunity to reach people regardless of location, race, or nationality. It gives us an opportunity to tell others about the love of Christ and also to encourage other Christians. Full Article
Alternative Idea To Dressing Up For Halloween
Written by Stephanie Martin | 1 CommentEvery year at this time, the stores are filled with a wide variety of assorted costumes from cute little pumpkins and lady bugs to scary witches and vampires. Growing up, I did dress up and go trick-or-treating. My husband and I took our children for a few years, but then decided that it was just not for us. We’ve never really lived in a subdivision where we knew a lot of people who were handing out candy so going door-to-door was not really an option for us. Also, I’m not a great seamstress, so trying to sew a costume was not really an option, even a simple one. So, we came up with an alternative plan that has worked really well for us and our children love it! Full Article
Praying for Your Blog
Written by Courtney Chowning | 0 CommentsPrayer is one of the most important aspects of a Christian’s relationship with the Lord. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 tells us that we should “pray without ceasing”. We are to pray continually. There are may benefits of prayer including a closer relationship with the Lord, less stress, answered prayers, and much more. As Christian we should incorporate prayer in every aspect of our lives including blogging. Full Article
Are You Blogging the Bible?
Written by Courtney Chowning | 1 CommentAre you a Christian blogger that is blogging the Bible? You may be asking what exactly does “blogging the Bible” mean, so let me explain. As Christians we are instructed to show the love of Jesus to others in John 13:34-35, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all [men] know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another.” and to teach others about Christ as noted in Matt 28:19, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:” Blogging is a great way to show people Christ’s love. You don’t even have to blog about your faith or post biblical devotions to do so either. Full Article
Writing a Christian Based E-Book
Written by Courtney Chowning | 0 CommentsCreating e-books are a great way to help others buy sharing your expertise and experience in a particular subject. As a Christian it is also an easy way to make some money without sacrificing your faith or values.By creating your own Christian based e-book you are able to mix your faith and passion together in order to help others. Full Article
Day 3: 21 Days to More Godly Communication
Written by JoJo Tabares | 0 CommentsDay 3 of my “21 Days to More Godly Communication” comes from Proverbs.
“Pleasant words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” -Proverbs 16:24 Full Article
Day 2: 21 Days to More Godly Communication
Written by JoJo Tabares | 0 CommentsThe Lord talks about communication hundreds of times in His Word. Though many people think of communication as speech/debate, the Lord instructs us in the daily use of our tongue. Day 2 of my 21 Days to More Godly Communication comes from 1Peter. Full Article
21 Days to More Godly Communication
Written by JoJo Tabares | 0 CommentsThe Lord talks about communication HUNDREDs of times in His Word. As we read the Word of God, we understand the power and impact of the tongue. He cautions us and instructs us in its use, not just for making speeches, but for everyday life. Full Article
