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How We have Raised Kids Who Love God.

by Monica 18 Comments

I hear from a lot of parents who really want their kids to grow up to know and love God.  I want so much to support families in this way, so I thought I would share a bit of what we've done with our boys, in case it might encourage a few people...As most of you know, my husband Dave and I have four sons.  As I write, they are ages 19, 17, 14, and 8.And as I write, all four of them really, truly, independently love Jesus.  (*Levi, my youngest, is just eight, so it's fair to say his faith

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Categories: Encouragement and faith, Miscellaneous, Parenting and Family

Something New for Praying Moms

by Monica 8 Comments

On any given day, there's a lot we can worry about as moms.  My boys do some crazy things: They surf powerful waves, jump off big rocks, and dive deep caves.  Of even more concern to me though is the heart issues that all kids must go through to grow up:  Identity issues, relationships, academic stress, questions about their own faith, and so much more.As moms, we carry a heavy burden, don't we?Like many of you, I am a total believer in the power of prayer.  Prayer is my greatest

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Categories: Encouragement and faith, Miscellaneous, Parenting and Family

Why Meditate? (with printable 5-minute Bible Meditation Cards!)

by Monica 14 Comments

**Scroll right to the bottom to get the cards!**This time of year is full of excitement and anticipation.  But for some of us, (most of us,) it can also be draining, and even anxiety-ridden.  This year I want to encourage you to slow down a little (with me)...and one way I want to do that is by using meditation.  But not just any meditation...I hope you'll read on and see what I'm talking about.  {and find a free printable to help you at the

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Categories: Encouragement and faith, Health/Fitness, Miscellaneous

Yoga, Meditation, and my (Christian) faith

by Monica 60 Comments

If you've been around my blog for a while, you probably know that I am a Christian. You've also likely heard me talk about doing yoga.Christianity and yoga...Some of you hear those two things and you're like, Yea, big deal. What's the point?Others hear that and red flags start waving.  How do you combine the two?  Christians shouldn't do yoga!  Isn't yoga an eastern religious thing?   Well, over time a lot of people have asked me about this, and I've kind of put off responding.  If

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Categories: Encouragement and faith, Health/Fitness, Miscellaneous

Spiritual Growth: What I’m Doing Now {A V-log}

by Monica 10 Comments

I didn't plan it, but it looks like this is a "What I'm Doing Now" theme-week.Well, this time I'm here with a quick little Vlog!  I have been wanting to do more videos here, but it just hasn't been happening lately.  The one subject I have been wanting to get to is that of spirituality. I had a few different things to talk about on the subject, and I haven't even started yet.  :)  Well, when a random moment opened up this week, I grabbed my iPhone and did this short video.  The quality is a

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