One of my favorite things I did when I was single was taking an annual girls’ beach trip with a few of my closest friends. We always had the best time just chilling by the water, eating junk food, watching movies, and of course, talking - lots and lots of talking.
Read MoreFinding rest this time of year feels about as easy as finding a pumpkin in Hobby Lobby. We’re covered up in stress, busyness, and mile-long to-do lists, just like the shelves of my favorite decor store are covered with garland, ribbon, ornaments, and Christmas lights. And honestly, it feels like we’ve just come to accept that stress is as much a part of this season as the Christmas trees.
Read MoreWhen Christmas rolls around, it seems like there is too much to do and not enough time to do it. This might be the most wonderful time of the year, but it is also the craziest and busiest time of the year, as well. It seems like at the end of every day, we are all exhausted trying to get everything done on our to-do lists. We have shopping to finish, decorations to put up, cookies to bake, and family to see. Oftentimes, in the midst of all of this harried activity, we find little or no time for God, because we have not made spending time with Him a priority.
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