Number six: Give a gift 1 Timothy 6:18 That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Even if your primary love language isn’t receiving gifts, it still feels great to receive one! It also feels pretty amazing to be the giver. Despite what you may think,…
Number five: Offer a hand Philippians 2:4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Do you know someone who is experiencing trouble, hard times, or an illness? Offer a helping hand to her. When I was pregnant (I had awful Hyperemesis during my pregnancies) it…
Number four: How are you? When you see someone, ask her sincerely how she are doing. These days, most people ask this in a quick, flippant way, with no intention of listening to the response. It’s become as common as saying “Hi!” with the response of “Hello” or “Howdy.” I now try not to even…
Number three: Be honest Whoa, I can hear you saying. How does being honest encourage anyone?! Well, one of the things a person with the Spiritual Gift of Encouragement does is be open and honest with others. Normally, they have the tact to implement the truth well. (I am one who fails at the tact…
Number two: A kind word goes a long way Ephesians 4:32 And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Whether speaking to a loved one or a complete stranger, kindness counts. Saying something kind, sweet or nice to someone, with no desire of…
In honor of my youngest’s fifth birthday today (crazy!), a list of ways to show your child that you love him. There are as many different ways to show love as there are different kids. And that’s a lot. So this is obviously not an exhaustive list. Please note that since I have four…
Be prepared, my friends! My sweet, amazing hubby, Jerry, is going to be posting with me now. Busy Being Blessed is officially OUR site. Jerry loves to write, and he loves studying the Bible, so his stuff is wonderfully encouraging and challenging. He has the heart and the talent of a pastor. I’m so excited…
Being a mom of four boys (currently 11, 9, 7 and 5), I hear things like, “So you gave up trying for a girl, eh?” “Are you trying to go for a whole team?” “Um, they’re all yours?” “Just kept trying for that girl, didya?” the old “You know where babies come from, right?” and…
I can’t remember the last time I’ve written a poem! Today, while snuggling and kissing my almost five year old (how is that possible?!), I had to stop to write this down, because it just hit me. I love hearing their giggles and laughter. I love that they still love kisses (well, at least he…
Welcome back to my Biz Kids series! I haven’t done them in a while, but this one has been in the works for a couple months. 🙂 I’d love for my readers to welcome Miss Tessa from Tessa’s Treasure Shop to Busy Being Blessed! She’s a beautiful, talented girl who has an awesome mama (my…
Homeschool Day is September 12, and to mark the occasion, Dolphin Tale 2 opened in theaters. I had heard of Dolphin Tale, but had no idea there was a homeschool connection with it. It turns out that the people who run Winter’s aquarium are a homeschooling family!
**Note: I received a Free LessonTrek subscription in exchange for this review** As mentioned in a previous review, I am pretty much a failure when it comes to planners. I have the best intentions, but I am so easily distracted and so very forgetful, that there are so many things that end up halfway done….
((Please note that this was originally a facebook post late at night on 8/11/14. I have edited and expounded on raw emotions, but the core of the post is still there. I still feel as strongly about it this morning, and honestly feel the Lord pushing on my heart to share it. I am not…
Check out this GREAT and handy ebook, Easy. Homemade. Lots of great quick, easy recipes to make healthy, delicious real food meals at home. The new updated version will go up to $5.99 in just a week, but it’s still $3.99 this week. Hurry and get it before the price goes up!
Disclosure: I did receive a complimentary copy of this unit study / curriculum, in exchange for an honest review. We are a homeschooling family consisting of Mama, Papa, 4th-almost-5th grade boy (Jeremiah/Jerem/JT/J1), 2nd-almost-3rd grade boy (Josiah/Joe/JB/J2), Kindergartner (Jamin/J-bug/JZ/J3), and preschooler (Jace/Jacey/JIP/J4). The big boys and I have recently been using the first Homeschool Unit Study in the…
What do you do when you want to have some fun family time, but you’re strapped for cash and need to stay close to home? Sometimes just seeing things written down in list form can give me ideas, so I hope this little list is helpful to you in spending more quality time with your…
I admit that I have felt discouraged that no one else is stepping up for Thankful Thursday. This is no excuse for me to forgo it myself, however. I’m ashamed that it’s been nearly a month since I’ve posted it. So I will run it even if I’m the only one to do so! 🙂…
Hope you have a wonderfully worshipful Wednesday! Dear Lord, please use these songs to touch someone in a special way today. Help them to be able to have some time alone with You, to focus on only You, and worship You in word, song and every breath. We love You, Father!! And here are the…
Most parents know that they need to teach their children how to manage their money. Perhaps it’s because they have had to learn the hard way through their own mistakes because their parents did not pass on the information to them. Maybe it’s because they have struggled financially for a long time. It could be…
Business Connection is my new series that features women just like you, who have taken part in a home-based business. Rainy Benedict is our very first guest. She works with Trades of Hope, a company with beautiful products on a mission. Fair-trade items such as jewelry, scarves, handbags, home decor and more are hand-made by…
