This month, here at MYB, we're talking about walking in love. It seems like such an easy idea, especially since we surround ourselves with people we love and get along with. But if you're like me, even with your circle of loved ones around you, you stumble and end up in a spat with someone, and those feelings of walking in love quickly escape. And sadly, if you're anything like me, you spend some time waiting for the other person to ask for forgiveness. That selfishness really gets in my way at times. It blocks friendships and hinders relationships, and it certainly doesn't honor the Lord or View Post
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Develop a Lifestyle of Walking in Love
Developing a lifestyle of walking in love can seem to be impossible at times. Our flesh tends to be incredibly selfish, wanting only what's good for “me” or “mine.” But if we want to live a life that fully pleases the Lord, we must obey His great commandment of love. I really like The Message Bible's translation of Ephesians 5:1-2, so I want to share it with you. Verse one tells us, “Watch what God does, and then you do it, like children who learn proper behavior from their parents.” I am quite certain that you are a mother who teaches and models proper behavior for your children, or else View Post
5 Ways to Become a Better Homemaker
Are you looking for ways to become a better homemaker? If you are anything like me, you are continuously looking to revamp and revitalize your home for efficiency in every area. In my eyes, every woman can be considered a homemaker. I don't consider the term to be exclusive to those who stay at home full time, nor to just mothers. I see this as a term that is universal for those who make their house a home. So this post will be approached from that mindset, but will be specifically speaking to moms. 5 Ways to Become a Better Homemaker 1. Relax More. I think that many women I know work View Post
Take the High Road
Anyone remember the classic Bambi? It’s been several years since I saw it, but I will always remember this scene. Thumper said it best,“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all!” One of the best ways we can learn to walk in love is to hold our tongues. Easy? No. Necessary for choosing a more excellent way? Always, yes! The love walk of a believer goes hand in hand with a disciplined life. Most of us come to Christ, not to sign up for a course in personal development, but simply recognizing our need for Him. However, as our desire grows to really know Him, to fellowship with View Post
The Law of Kindness
He walked into the house, tossed his bag off his shoulder, and sighed. He handed me a note from his teacher, a not-so-great day and a sad little boy. He’d had enough time all the way home to grow more discouraged. I knew he just needed a hug and an understanding shoulder at that moment. Home means love, acceptance, a do-over. It’s amazing how genuine praise, words of kindness, and an eagerness to understand can change the countenance of a child’s face, anyone’s face, when we truly seek to understand. Moms were made to notice things. We hear a tone of voice, we see slumped shoulders, we catch View Post
For When You Are Frustrated
I posted this on my Facebook wall some time ago: There are times that I read Scripture with a specific thought on my heart that pulls out more questions of what's REALLY going on in my heart. If that happens to you, write it down! You probably won't have immediate answers but the questions could take you deeper! It's at those times that your spirit is working things out! I want to expand on that in this post. My husband and I are desiring to purchase a home in a new area. We were waiting on one person to do something that was taking weeks for him to do. It only required 5 minutes of his View Post
10 Fun Parent-Child Date Ideas
Being a parent is more than just providing the necessities, managing chores, teaching manners, and setting up consequences for rules that aren’t followed. In order to cultivate a close parent-child relationship, we must set aside intentional, one-on-one time with them. While this may be an adjustment for some, as you work towards putting some of these parent-child date ideas into place, you will see just how important it is to spend quality time with your child on a regular basis. 10 Fun Parent-Child Date Ideas Go out to Breakfast – hop on over to the local breakfast diner with your View Post
How to Balance Homeschooling with Your Business
One question we are often asked is: How do you balance homeschooling with your business? While there is no easy or one-size-fits-all answer, we are excited to share several ways that we've used to help you figure out how to balance homeschooling with your business. Being an entrepreneur can be challenging. Homeschooling your children can be both rewarding and challenging. So, it only follows that homeschooling while running a business is doubly challenging. While it is true that juggling both pursuits can be complex, that doesn’t mean it is impossible. With a healthy dose of determination View Post
Are We Passing On A Counterfeit Faith?
Are we passing on a counterfeit faith to our children? In today's culture it is so easy to do. Let me explain. Are We Passing on a Counterfeit Faith? We all want the best for our children; there's no doubt about that. We all want our friends, acquaintances, and family members to know, love, and walk with God. Most of us would even admit to being aware that we are called to also want the same for our enemies. It makes sense, then, that we would never knowingly hinder anyone on their journey to, or with, God. But it seems that we are often doing exactly that by communicating, modeling, View Post
Devotional Books for Teens
Are you looking for some great devotional books for teens? We've been there and have a wonderful list to share with you. Reading a daily devotional is a fantastic way to get closer to God. Here are a handful of amazing devotional books for teens, that will surely add some joy and peace to your teen's day. Devotional Books for Teens Live Original Devotional by Sadie Robertson Eighteen-year-old Sadie Robertson understands what it’s like to be a teenager and young woman in today’s demanding world. She has managed to “live original” and still uphold her family values and faith View Post