Tag: marriage
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Your Beautiful Family: Different But Needed…
These three were the sons of Noah, and from these the whole earth was populated. – Genesis 9:19 When you think of your own family, you know well the make-up and dynamics of it. Some might relate to being a boy mom, single parent of teens, newlywed couple, adoptive parents, single or married with adult children, dad…
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Practicing Solitude As a Mom, Wife, or Caretaker
Today I’m just sharing a bit of my real life as a wife, mom, and practicer of Christian solitude. I “retreat” a few times a year with the goal of: Check out the video: Are you considering doing something similar, but need to adjust and adapt according to your unique family and circumstances? Take a…
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Story Time: To the Mother On a God-Mission…
Listen or read below. Today, I salute you. You made it through another week. You’ve been a wife, mom, cook, nurse, friend, money manager, counselor, teacher, driver, CEO of home, and many other things to your family. You may work full-time outside the home, run a business part-time, or tend to your little one(s) just…
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Women’s Retreat Reflection: The Choice to Rest…
Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 So I did a thing… I spontaneously registered for a women’s retreat in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania. It was being hosted by Esther’s Daughters, Inc. One of my sisters…
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Prayer Walk Reflection: Forgiven & Restored
Recently, I had the privilege to walk the fitness path at my former school, The College of New Jersey. I love to prayer walk and am always on the lookout for paths to explore as a means to be alone a bit amidst the busyness of family, work, and summer activities. Those who know me…
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The Impact of Financial Stress and How to Deal With It (by Citizens Bank)…
Even during the best of times, financial problems are a significant source of stress and anxiety for many of us. According to a study by the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, 53% of Americans report that thinking about their personal finances makes them anxious and the 2019 “Stress in America” survey by the American Psychological Association finds…
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Bind Us Together…
One of the earliest hymns I remember singing in church as a little girl was “Bind Us Together.” Typical churches (including mine) usually sung just the first stanza on repeat a few times before times of prayer or other congregational meetings. Bind us together. Lord, bind us together with bonds (cords) that can not be…
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Perfect Performance Not Necessary…
How something so subtle attempts to sneak itself in the journey of grace – “the need to perform.” The journey of “grace” allows us to stumble, get up again, keep it moving, perhaps stumble again while asking for help, rebound, and the steps continue. The journey of “needing to perform” yields non-confession, stumbling without asking…
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A Road Trip of a Life Time…
Imagine your spouse saying to you, “Honey, it’s time to leave our comfy/cozy home. Get rid of most of your stuff. We’re about to start traveling. I’m not sure exactly where we’re going, but God told us to trust Him.” #TrueStory Her name was Sarah – biblical figure, wife, mother, and warrior in her own right. Genesis 12 would…
Keturah A. Ford 