I once watched a powerful video of an artist–David Garibaldi. The stage is set with anticipation. The room is darkened. The lights encircle the stage. The music begins, soft and steady, as the artist pulls out a couple of brushes and begins to paint. At first, the canvas looks rather empty. Just a few slaps of paint […]
Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast Recipe Card
Here’s a free printable for the Cheesy Sloppy Joe Toast recipe.
Back to School Help for Moms on the Go
Heading back to school? Written Reality has you covered. Here’s an awesome list of resources to give your kids a great start Back to School this year with lots of family fun ideas and quick and easy tips for moms on the go.
5 Steps to Stop the People Pleasing
For any of us trying to build an online ministry, we know all too well the struggle with people pleasing. Christianity is not a private affair. My responsibility to Christ reaches past the relationship between the two of us. It pushes me out into the community to build relationships with everyone else. That’s where I struggle. I […]
Teach Us to Number Our Days
For years, I thought time management was all about doing more. I felt if I could spend more time striking more items from my to-do list, I would become more productive and maybe, for once, feel relieved from the stress of my busyness and hurried life. My list only grew. For every chore there was […]
Bible Study: Will there be enough time at last?
[from the archives–updated post]I once watched a Twilight Zone episode about a sole survivor of some sort of catastrophic event. The story shows the shocked, confused–and seemingly suicidal–man wandering through town trying to make sense of what’s happened. That is, until he reaches the library. Though scattered throughout the rubble, there are enough books still intact to keep […]
Wrestling with Forgiveness?
Pulling from her own past struggles with faith and forgiveness– Romantic Suspense Author Lisa Carter spins a story filled with betrayal, abandonment, and plenty of suspense in her new release–Carolina Reckoning. What’s it all about? Alison Monaghan wasn’t surprised by what she found in her husband’s coat pocket . . . until […]
Friendship Appointments and Time with Friends
How do we make time for friends when we barely have time for ourselves? My friend and I decided to make a friendship appointment each month for lunch. Otherwise, we’ll miss out on time together. Both of us have hectic, full schedules creating plenty of excuses to keep our lives too busy for time with […]
Who do you think you are?
Who do you think you are? Or rather the question should be: Who determines who you are? So often as Christian women, we struggle with insecurities and lack of confidence–everywhere. –In the workplace, we sometimes feel the need to compare ourselves and compete. –In the home, we often feel invisible or unappreciated. –And even at […]
When Delight Digs Deeper
Life changed for me when I found delight in my Creator. I’d always loved God–for His blessings, His provisions, and His ultimate sacrifice. When I finally grasped the reality of His love for me, I began a gradual change. But the transformation was slow, and at times even painful. I found myself searching God’s Word […]
Oh, the THINKS that we think!
We live in a world filled with all sorts of evil and wrongdoings. Even if we aren’t participating, our minds are working–and absorbing every experience and event. We see, hear, and remember. Our day to day routines are packed tight with words, attitudes, and the things of life that our mind is constantly tucking away. […]
Memory Verses: 10 Bible Verses Every Christian Should Know by Heart
Memory Verses: Looking for a great place to start memorizing Scripture? Or maybe you just want a few great verses to start digging deeper into God’s Word. These few bible verses are a great place to get you started in your Bible study. Here are 10 bible verses every Christian should know by heart.
The Secret to Joy in Every Moment
Ever feel like your life’s a roller coaster of highs and lows? One minute you’re soaring in success–then with just a quick jolt–you dip into a dark pit of despair. Even as a Christian, I experienced life as an amusement ride. For many years, I sat buckled in my own rickety cart, reaching for joy in […]
Finding Beauty in a Cardboard Cross
Are you sharing the love of Jesus? Because sharing God’s love is a beautiful thing.
Numbers to Live By
I recently read a great article (“Numbers to Live By” by Stacey Colino RealSimple) providing valuable information about key numbers–blood pressure, cholesterol, body mass, etc.–for better health. The numbers were targets for ideal levels within your body to keep it running at its best. I admit I haven’t always been the greatest at keeping up […]
How to Find Hope Within the Waiting
Most of us can quote Jeremiah 29:11 in our sleep tonight. It’s just as familiar as John 3:16 and we pull it often for encouragement, serving as a reminder of the hope within God’s promises. “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans […]
and so are the Masks of Our Lives
I wish I had Jane Jetson’s Morning Mask. Think of the time saved if I could jump from bed, grab my mask, and look as if I’d just stepped from an expensive salon. You can assume my response to the Jetson Mask benefits: -save time -feel confident -be the envy of everyone else Isn’t that the real reason […]