by Janel Breitenstein | Dec 5, 2017 | challenging, difficulty, discouragement, faith, God's will
Let me put it bluntly. Upon returning from Uganda and starting my own business as a freelancer, I was hoping for a little more…easy success. I was leaving such a good fit for the way I was made–my technicolor dream–at what felt like sacrifice. And...
by Janel Breitenstein | Dec 1, 2017 | Family, free download, Printables and Freebies, shareables, spiritual life skills/spiritual disciplines
I’ve written a lot lately about spiritual disciplines for real families (check out the series here for lots of practical ideas). Because I want this in my own family, I spent a bit of last Saturday scouring Pinterest for some Scripture memory cards...
by Janel Breitenstein | Nov 28, 2017 | enduring love, identity, relationships
It was on my birthday that I was finally convicted: Something needed to change. So my birthday falls on a holiday. As much fun as that sounds to people under the age of twelve–it can mean celebration is an afterthought in a blizzard of school activities and...
by Janel Breitenstein | Nov 21, 2017 | challenging, difficulty, Family, Holidays; Occasions, kids, relationships, time together
Holiday gatherings with family can be fraught with frustration, hurt, and old habits–right alongside the pumpkin pie. Here, a few ideas to help you cook up a happier, freer Thanksgiving and beyond. Understand most of us arrive at family gatherings...
by Janel Breitenstein | Nov 20, 2017 | Family, free download, Gratitude, guest post, Holidays; Occasions, Printables and Freebies, shareables
Editor’s note: This is a guest post of Personal Creations, who wanted to extend their printable Scripture art to you! Just one more thing to be grateful for this year. Happy Thanksgiving! – Janel When it comes to Thanksgiving, we gather around the table to...
