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Finding Freedom in the Real God: Interview with Christy Lynne Wood part 1
"You can find the real God in the real Bible, when you read it for yourself. Not what someone else has told you about it or not what you think might be there. You can find the real God." - Christy Lynne Wood Hello friends! We hope that you enjoyed your Thanksgiving...
Good Grief. Realistic Life Care for Front Line Workers
Teachers are exhausted as they start Thanksgiving vacation. Here’s how to manage a holiday when self care isn’t enough. Realistic holiday life care for educators and front line workers.
Sustaining Faith Through Big Disappointment Interview Part 2
Learn how to sustain your faith through big disappointments from a great interview with Andrea Miller.
Overcoming Life’s Big Disappointments with Andrea Miller
In my interview with Andrew Miller, she shares practical tips for overcoming disappointments but also how to strengthen your faith when hope seems lost.
Presidential Leadership Begins at Home
“As the leader goes, so goes the nation”-- a familiar saying I was reminded of while teaching a junior high Sunday School class. We were discussing good leadership during a lesson on Moses. I was honored to be among a wise group of kids. The compiled list of “What...
5 Hacks for Life Care, Not Self Care
Self care doesn’t help exhaustion. Learn 5 hacks for life care that make the difference for your never-ending feeling of tired.
Finding Home
“Mom, why do you always want to move?” my son asked. His question surprised me. We had recently built a new home within the boundaries of the family farm. We weren’t moving anywhere. That was the problem. Ethan overheard comments I’d make driving through other...
Why Your Shouldn’t Baby Your Kids
It’s hard for parents to let go of kids when it’s time for them to leave or move out. Here’s how to avoid babying your kids.
How to Draw Close to God S3E7
Ingrid and Brenda provide principles for how to draw close to God, both sharing from different faith perspectives.
Best Tips for Family Life S3E6
Ingrid and Brenda talk today about their top three tips for family life. Join them On the Front Porch for this important episode!
Why Women Need Other Women S3E5
Women are designed for relationships! Join Ingrid and Brenda as they talk about how to mentor other women in your season of life in this episode of On the Front Porch podcast series.
Mom Fear, Grit, and How to Stop Whining
Mom fear is a term I labeled in a recent broadcast in the Fledge Parent Facebook Forum. The enemy of God doesn't want us talking about it. The video was accidentally deleted after it went live, and my phone overheated as I tried to record a recap. (Here's the short...