Faith based living
Insights and anecdotes about living by faith in our role as women, wives, and mothers.
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Convicted & Inspired to have a Childlike Faith
Have you ever wondered what have a childlike faith means? (Heaven not Harvard is a participant in affiliate programs including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.) Jesus taught some pretty serious lessons regarding children in the gospels, lessons about how precious children really are in His sight, and how the angels of children always have His Father’s ear. One of the most simply stated and most challenging was to have a childlike faith and be like the children. Matthew 18:3 ESV And said, “Truly, I say to you, unless…
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How to Handle Conflict as Christian Women
How we handle conflict as Christian women is so important because conflict can destroy the body of Christ and our witness if we don’t handle it well. For a group of people who are supposed to be known by our love and unity, we don’t do conflict well. It’s taken a lot of spiritual growth for me to learn better how to handle conflict. John 17:21 ESV That they may all be one, just as you, Father, are in me, and I in you, that they also may be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. Learning how to live in this kind of unity…
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Wonderfully Made: My Amazing Miracle Birth Story
How does my miracle birth story relate to the ancient Israelites? Because we so easily forget the miracles in our lives if we don’t take time to thank God for them. Have you ever read the Old Testament and wondered how in the world the Jews could see so many miracles and keep turning away from God? I know I do. Especially shocking is the story of the Israelites leaving Egypt after all the plagues and the angel of death passing over the Israelite homes. God leads them as pillar of cloud during the day and a pillar of fire at night. Despite witnessing God’s CLEAR, miraculous intervention, at the…
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Is Christ the Center of Your Social Media Message?
Social media can be one of the darkest places in the world. People comment with cruel disregard for people on the other side of the screen. Yet, Christians have a responsibility to be the light of Christ in everything, including our social media message. Twenty years ago, many of us couldn’t imagine social media existing much less consuming large portions of our lives. But, it has become how most people get news and interact with the global community on a daily basis. I don’t know the exact statistics, but most people check social media first thing each morning. June 30, 2010 people celebrated the first World Social Media Day, which…
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Intentional Multitasking for Busy Moms
What is intentional multitasking? When I was at my wit’s end, I had to find a way to quit feeling like a spinning top. Intentional multitasking helps me get more done with LESS stress and MORE time to be the homemaker and Christian woman I strive to be. (this site uses Affiliate links-purchases support our ministry through a small referral fee that never affects your cost.) Even during this season of disability, I’m still BUSY! But, I got tired of feeling frazzled, stressed, and distracted! I don’t want to miss my daughter’s childhood. Something had to change . . . how I tackled multitasking! Tips for Intentional Multi-tasking Have a daily…
