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Bible verses about giving thanks to God give us examples of when and how to show that we are thankful. Thankfulness in Scriptures is not just an attitude but an expression of our gratitude toward God for Who He is and what He has done …
The Bible–especially the New Testament–has a lot to say about loving others. It tells us just what love is suppose to look like in 1 Corinthians 13 and Romans 12. To get the most out of this Scripture series, I encourage you to look up …
Most of us have heard that the Bible tells us to love others (see my article Scriptures about Loving Others) and other verses telling us that we should love God, but what do the Scriptures say about God’s love for people? Who does God love? …
When we are in the midst of difficult circumstances or are dealing with worry or fear, it is often difficult to find inner peace. Jesus is called the Prince of Peace, but how do we access that peace for ourselves? Where does the Peace of …
Don’t be afraid, trust God. He is with you. Scriptures when you face fear. DiscoverCreateInspire.com
Loss comes in many forms in this world and our response of grieving is both natural and necessary. While in the moment of loss and grief it feels like the end of the world to us, and it often is the end of the world …
Many years ago, struggling with overwhelming clutter and buried under all the stuff I’d collected over the years, I read a book that helped me so much: The Messy’s SuperGuide by Sandra Felton. I discovered reading her book that I was what she called “A …
We can’t get rid of stressful situations in our lives. Work, relationships, parenting, finances, politics, wars, the news, sickness, and the list could go on and on of the things that can bring stress into our lives. When I finally realized that I couldn’t get …
One thing my kids knew never to say to me as they were growing up was, “Mama, I’m bored.” The “b” word always earned the bored child an extra chore, because heaven forbid he/she run out of things to do! I was just trying to …
Have you ever wondered what inspired the famous artists who painted so many scenes that we are familiar with and which we have continued to enjoy for so many generations after they were painted? What were they looking at? Or did they make up the …
How to Make Money Online So I’ve been fairly active online since I got my first computer in 2000, and I have watched as more and more people have joined the venture of making money online. As my husband and I approach “retirement age,” I …
So I have done container gardens in lots of types of containers–plastic tubs, bags of dirt, reusable grocery bags, 5 gallon buckets, inexpensive flower pots and more. The idea was to garden a little in a home where I didn’t want to invest in creating …
Cheryl’s Pineapple Cookie Recipe from Betty Crocker I don’t know where my mom, Cheryl, got the recipe for these Pineapple Cookies, but I remember having them quite a few times growing up. I even remember making them as a gift for my dad a couple …
What’s Your Focus? Have you ever lost your focus? –Like in life? Ever wondered what in the world am I even suppose to be focused on? As a Christian, I know the right answer. “Focus on Jesus.” That’s what I’m supposed to …
Maybe you’re getting close to retirement age and you wonder how you will make it on your retirement income. Or perhaps you are already retired and either need something else to do or want some additional cash to supplement your retirement income. Or maybe you’ve …
Beautiful Cobalt Blue and White Kitchen Inspiration My love affair with cobalt blue dishes started when I visited antique shops with my mother many years ago. I remember her bringing home this adorable cobalt blue eye wash cup which I loved to use! …until I …
****Be sure to read to the end for your free printable shopping list!**** Getting Your Own Place and How to Furnish Your First Home on a Budget My eldest daughter and her husband of one year just moved into their first home together. …
The Joys of Traveling with Your Adult Kids It can be difficult keeping up with our teenagers, but once your kids leave home and begin college or work, it can be even more difficult to spend quality time with them. You know– a time where …
Can You Really Make Money with a Blog? When I first took this course it was called 30 Day Blogging Fast Track Course but now it’s now called the Blogging Blastoff 2.0 Course. I quickly learned that course creators Pete and Heather Delaney Reese …
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