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Your Story Matters – Here’s Why
My Story / Your Story Matters “Did I hear that the clerk over there had a stroke?” Lowering the box of tea into my bag, I nodded toward the middle-aged man who appeared far too young to wrestle with such a serious medical condition. The dark-haired clerk looked and turned back to me, her expression…
Spiritual Mentoring: 30 + Helpful Ideas
What Is A Spiritual Mentor? You might have heard the term spiritual mentor, but what is it? Spiritual mentoring a believer modeling the Christian lifestyle and helping a younger-in-their-faith-believer grow in Christ. In this post, you’ll find 30+ ideas to help you mentor others. Or, use them as resources for yourself. Enjoy! *This post may…
Reprinted: My Love/Hate Relationship with Mothering
My Love/Hate Relationship with Mothering Mothering and I have a love/hate relationship. I love the idea of being a good mom. I want to be one. But there’s a struggle and underlying uncertainty with each attempt. I simply don’t feel good enough. And I hate it. It’s a vicious cycle. Try. Fail. Self scorn….
A Prayer for Heroes
Looking for a prayer for heroes? (All types, whether military members, dads, first responders, etc.) As I watched the awful Trump assassination attempt videos (evil at the core), my thoughts landed on law enforcement and the split-second decisions they’re faced with. Likely because I’m a law enforcement officer (LEO) mama and the wife of a…
Here’s Your List of Christian Books to Read this Summer
Not sure which Christian books to read this summer? Here’s a list containing solid suggestions for Christian fiction and non-fiction. Readers at KristiWoods.net even pitched in, offering their suggestions. (There were so many titles, space precluded listing them all!) Skim these titles, and see which ones to grab for spiritual enrichment or pure enjoyment this…
10 Thoughtful Mother’s Day Gifts
Are you looking for a Mother’s Day gift, refusing to buy just any old thing? Here are 10 thoughtful Mother’s Day gifts to consider. Grab the one that works for you! What Mothers Really Want for Mother’s Day The answer to this is about as individual as the woman herself. Why not ask? Venture into…
How to Pray for Grandchildren and Future Generations
Pray for grandchildren? You betcha! In March, I became a grandma. Holding our sweet little granddaughter caused me to recall an article I wrote about praying for grandchildren and future generations. This little girl I held is the first fruit. Incredible. The article was written and initially published in 2019, so times and people have…
Your Year in Review + Free Time Capsule Printable
As we barrel toward the New Year, let’s pause a moment to take a look at the year in review. Here are your favorites and trends at KristiWoods.net for 2023 plus a few resources for a successful launch into the new year. Keep watch in early 2024 for opportunities to join me in the areas…