When You Thought You Were Reading Something Else…

Have you ever picked up a book thinking it was going to be about a certain topic only to find out between the first and last chapters that you'd been deceived?  I just read a book like that; it's called Heart Made Whole by Christa Black Gifford. I'm currently conducting research for my next book, and the reviews were all fantastic, so I figured that Heart Made Whole would make a good addition to my library of research.  I read the first chapter expectantly and really liked the book.  I expected to give it rave reviews, but then it all went downhill.…

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5 Tips for Getting Organized for the School Year

If your kids have been in school now for a year or more, you know that the school year can, at times, feel like a whirlwind of insanity. There are concerts to attend, meetings to attend, after school activities, games, java homework assignments to work on, PTO events, and more. Life can get pretty chaotic, and you may end up feeling exhausted after that long list of to-dos has been completed (or, let's face it--only half finished). I know how crazy the school year can get. That's why we do our best to stay organized throughout the school year in…

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FREE! Printable Scripture Cards

I am so excited to announce today that I have (FINALLY!) finished the free printable scripture cards I talked about a really....LONG...time ago.  (Honestly, I don't know why it took me so long). Whenever you sign up to receive Making the Most updates, you'll receive these free printable scripture cards in your inbox.  They are fantastic little reminders that God is with us every moment of every day, and they are so easy just to print out and carry along with you.  I print mine on cardstock, laminate them (because I love to laminate), punch a hole in the top left…

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8 Goals for a Successful New School Year

Anyone who knows me intimately knows I am big on goal setting. I set goals for the year, goals for the month, goals for the week, and in a sense I even set goals for each day (a.k.a. my to-do list). I've not been great at working on my goals so far this year. Lots have things have come up, making it difficult to move forward in many areas. The good thing about having kids, though, is that back-to-school time feels like another new start. A new schedule is in place, which gives me more time to accomplish different things…

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Young Lives Matter: 5 Ways to Make a Difference in the Lives of Young People

Being looked down on. It's something that many young people struggle with at work, in the world, and especially in the church. Even though I'm almost thirty, I still fight this negative attitude when dealing with family and even in my church (which I love, by the way). Being looked down on because of your age can often be frustrating. Sometimes older people think that young people are immature, inexperienced, and that they don't know what they're talking about. We talk about how black lives matter and how blue lives matter, but how often do we recognize stereotypes--even discrimination--toward young…

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