5 Tips to Bring Joy Back into Christmas Movies, songs, and the culture around us often give us the impression that Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year. People are busy with Christmas concerts, Christmas parties, and preparing for the Christmas season. They look forward to spending time with loved ones and enjoying the festivities. But for some people it can be … [Read more...]
My Top 5 Bible Studies
This post contains affiliate links. All opinions are our own. Your purchase helps support the ministry of STC. Top Five Bible Studies A few weeks ago I started a conversation in The Satisfaction Through Christ Facebook Group on What is your favorite Bible study? I found out some interesting things like fellow STC contributor, Michelle Lesley, writes Bible studies! (Check out … [Read more...]
A Special Look at Halloween
Halloween and Special Needs: What You Need to Know As a child I didn't think much about Halloween. I grew up in a household where my father was atheist and my mom became a Christian when I was 5 years old. Some years I went out and some years I stayed home. I didn't think much about Halloween... and then I became a special needs mom. … [Read more...]
Pray The Small Stuff
Throughout my life people have told me, "Don't sweat the small stuff." I'd roll my eyes and part of me would want to say, "The small stuff matters!" but instead I would give an appropriate reply. The thing is, the small stuff mattered to me because, in the end, it affected the bigger picture. After having my special needs daughter, the small stuff really did matter … [Read more...]
The Burned Out Mommy Season
It happens to every mom. You're done. Exhaustion is threatening to overcome you, but there's just that one more thing to do. It's a little something I call... The Burned Out Mommy Season It's something each of us experience, but rarely talk about. Is it because of the fear of being seen as weak? Or is it our pride? I don't know, but today I'm going to talk about … [Read more...]