I’m a 53 year old hormonal woman. I wish I could say that this is a recent development, but due to a surgery in my early 30’s, it’s been an event years in the making. The past year, feeling somewhat less than fun, I decided to get my hormones checked. I wanted to know if … [Read more…]
Because of some homemade cookies, brownies and pies, this world got a whole lot smaller and love got a whole lot bigger. Within an hour, we had a tent, two tables, a nice autumn table runner, pumpkins, platters and tons of cookies, pies, brownies, and muffins all set up. The early fall sun was bright … [Read more…]
The last dinner plate is loaded into the dishwasher. My husband, Dale, and I fill our mugs with tea and head up to the bonus room over the garage. This is our evening refuge. Instead of TV, we read, study, research, plan, and catch up on the things that matter most to us. It’s a comfortable … [Read more…]
As someone who teaches group fitness, specifically strength training, I know well the impact a new year has on gym memberships. In January, they pack out. By spring, many have disappeared. As Pastor David reminded us in his first message of this New Year, losing weight is always the majority’s number one resolution. People have … [Read more…]
Does it ever feel to you like a day’s worth of work just to get yourself dressed & ready and the kiddos as well? Does it ever seem that a 10 minute shower is a luxury? Do you ever feel the slightest bit weary in disciplining? Can it sometimes seem that life is pressing in … [Read more…]
Let me set the stage for you. It was our third year living in Mexico and our children’s school was celebrating Grandparent’s Day. We were packed into a large auditorium with all the other multi-generations of family members. We had already sat through the 3 year old and 4 year old classes. Our cameras were charged, … [Read more…]
On Behalf of the Simplified Family, I wanted to share two really wonderful tools to inspire your kids to get closer to Christ. They’re already plugged in, so why not use that time in a really positive way. Bible for Kids by You Version Bible for Kids is a free app for your smart phone. It’s brand new and it’s … [Read more…]
I recently saw this post on Facebook – “Until God opens the next door, Praise Him in the hallway”. Being someone who is presently sitting in the hallway wondering where I’m supposed to serve next, I thought WOW! I know He has a plan and I know I’m supposed to be doing something – … [Read more…]
“Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price, so glorify God with your body.” 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 As women, it can be so difficult to make taking care of … [Read more…]
Since then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not earthly things. For you died and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. (Colossians 3:1-3) In that transforming moment on the Damascus road, … [Read more…]
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