Simply Living for Him

I really, really, really want you to listen to this episode! I've always talked about how Jesus is the remedy to clutter and chaos in our world. The more we desire Him, the less we desire the things of this world and the easier it is to live more simply. But today, I am talking about just how to do that. And in order to turn toward Jesus, we must purpose to turn away from the things of this world. Join me as I passionately share how we can fix our gaze heavenward and truly live each day with purpose, while we let the things that so easily distract us and fill us up, fade away. Episode webpage--->https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1vf Sign up for our e-course--->www.simplylivingforhim.thinkific.com Get our new journal--->https://amzn.to/2VDS1xE

As I worked through this question and realized that success isn't always measured in external quantifiers, I came to the conclusion that there really is only one thing to do that will define success for us in our homeschool and in life. Listen in and find out what that is. (Hint: it is teaching them their need for this one thing...) --------------------------------------------- Get the Bible Based Homeschooling e-Course! --->www.simplylivingforhim.thinkific.com Join the many families signing up to build their families on the firm foundation of God’s Word! This is NOT a curriculum, but a guide to walk you through how we did it, and no matter what you choose…to always keep the BIBLE at the center of your family! ----------------------------- Get the NEW Simply Seeking Him Journal-->https://bit.ly/2ZENx96

Today, as we approach the celebration of Resurrection Sunday, I wanted to do a little bit of a different episode. I wanted to encourage everyone out there of the power of one. One decision. One person. One life changed. And all that can lead to many changed lives. Join me as I talk about the power on just one person who changed my life and in turn perhaps many! And ultimately we will see the power of the One man that changed all of humanity. https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1up See the Video Version of this podcast found here: https://youtu.be/480gch0qIYQ

We all know that expectations usually don't line up with reality in the end. We often have a picture in our mind of how things are supposed to be and then feel let down that the reality hasn't lined up what we had hoped. Today though, I want to dig even deeper into our expectations. Is it possible that expectations are actually distracting us from our true purposes? Are we so busy living for an expectation that we aren't living the life right in front of us? Are we living for an ideal and not embracing the here and now? Our one true and greatest expectation in life is the hope we have in Jesus and the reality of eternity. And through that expectation, which is the only one that will provide everlasting joy, will we live out each moment purposefully here on earth. With our eyes on God and what He is doing in us and through us, we can let go of our prideful expectations and humbly live each day for God.

Grab a cup of coffee today and sit with me a bit and chat about many things...what I am learning as I watch Spring bursting forth on the little hobby farm, what I am learning from traveling to speak this past weekend, and what God is fueling in me these days! https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1sJ

Is the Bible a priority in your family? Do you teach it daily to your children? Do they see you as a lover of God's Word? All of these things I have been convicted of over the years. We have gone from not reading the Bible together to now making it a priority daily. How that has looked has changed over the years depending on the season we are in, and I am sharing all the ways we have taught the Bible in our family. Even how we taught our kids their school solely from God's Word for one year. I have seen what it is like to live with and without the Bible. There is nothing more valuable than equipping the next generation with the Truth. Our culture is a battlefield right now and the most important thing our children can have in navigating that world is the absolute Truth of God's Word! It is not enough for them to hear the truth, or to know the truth, but to WALK in it and live it! (3 John 4) https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1sf

You all know that we are a family that believes the Bible is the foundation for all we do. We have built our family on the firm foundation of God's Word and have made teaching it to our children of utmost importance. So that is why  I am thrilled to share this conversation with you between Katie Miller from Sight & Sound Theatre and me! We had a blast chatting about families and the Bible and how Sight and Sound Theatres is bringing the Bible to life for people all over the country. She also shared the amazing history of this theatre and how God has called her family to this purposeful ministry that is touching the lives of all who visit. What a testimony of God to see how He has worked in her family to grow this amazing ministry and how He has grown this epic theatre from a dairy farm in PA. Have you ever wanted to see a Sight & Sound show but aren't in the area? Well, guess what? We have a special opportunity for everyone to see a show this April! https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1qK

From curriculum to college, how to survive the early years and thrive through the teen years, and the age-old "socialization" question-today I am answering your top homeschooling questions. Most importantly, I am telling you Who you should really listen to on this journey and more! Whether you are a homeschooler, just thinking about it, or want a curious peek into our life, join me as I answer your homeschooling questions!

Today we are going to talk about things you can do to simplify right this moment. No more excuses! You can start immediately...in your home, in relationships, in your mind, and more! Many of the things on this list will help you to practically simplify and many of them will also help you get to the heart of the issue. Enjoy! And may you simply live…for Him…And please note, I ended up sharing 19 and not 20 because I combined two together! But... who's counting!;)https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1pL

It still blows my mind that we are at this point. After 13 years of homeschooling, and getting off to a very rough start, we are officially graduating our oldest and she is off to college in the fall! After a year of uncertainty about her future, and not knowing the direction life would take her, God is ending this journey the same way He began it- by showing us that when we OBEY and SURRENDER our plans to Him, His plans prevail! I am sharing the whole story of how He completely turned my daughter’s plans and ours for college 180 degrees! Listen in and be encouraged as you see what happens when you let God lead in every detail. https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1pd >Get My books--->www.simplylivingforhim.com/books >

With the growing push to get your homes in order and tidy up and de-clutter these days, it is easy for us to start focusing on our physical homes more than our spiritual. I believe if we spent the same amount of time on our spiritual life than we do chasing after the perfect decor or physical stuff, we could change the world! If we could spend our time in the Bible and with the Lord focusing on the eternal more than the external, we would find the peace and order we are searching for. Join me today as we tackle the topic of getting our spiritual homes in order. https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1oX

Whether you have been doing this awhile and are burnt out, are overwhelmed with starting out, have a houseful of little ones, or in the thick of the teen years, I want to encourage you today...Hang on Homeschooler. It is worth it! https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1no

The original group chat was a coffee klatch. ;) Nowadays though most conversations are in an online space. And it has become one dimensional. So much is lost in the translation without eye contact, real-life connection, and physical presence. Today I want to talk about how technology has changed (and complicated) our relationships. On my quest to build a real and authentic community that is centered on godly relationships, I am sharing about my own struggle with too much tech and not enough real life. I am too quick to text, email, and comment, but not reach out in real life as often. And things often become more complicated when we isolate or keep our distance. I want to challenge you to simplify your life by going back to the way relationships used to be- stop over a friends house, meet up for lunch, or gather around the kitchen table for some good conversation. Pray together. Share together. Live lives that are for Christ together.https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1mZ

Today we are asking why on earth are you homeschooling?  If you are a homeschooler, I bet you have been asked that before...and I bet you ask that of yourself many times too! But really, the answer is so simple. And I want to encourage you to focus on keeping the main thing the main thing...it's not always easy or even comfortable, but I don't think anything we do of worth is. If we keep in my mind why we are doing this, everything else falls into place. Join me and then let me know your thoughts in the comments below! https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1lr

The key to living undistracted is to declutter all the things that are taking your attention away from what matter most. But first, you need to decide, what matters most? The Bible tells us to love the Lord with all our heart, mind, soul, and strength. We are to seek Him first and not to gratify the desires of the flesh. We are to live undivided. But so often we don't even realize how the things of this world are causing us to look away from  God and distract us. And guess what? That is exactly where Satan wants us. Join me today as we talk about becoming undistracted in a world that is constantly screaming for our attention. Fix your eyes on the unseen and focus less on the temporal, so that you may truly live. https://wp.me/p7OB5f-1la