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How to make the most of your daily devotionals
As a woman of faith, I have tried many different ways to engage in daily devotionals. I have purchased a lot of devotional books. I have utilized the YouVersion Bible App. I have had daily devotional emails sent my way as a reminder. I have learned a lot from books, apps, and emails. I also have experienced their limitations. There are as many ways to worship the Lord as there may be stars in the sky, and I do not want to limit how you approach your devotions or tell you that there is one distinct way to go about it. However, I have come to believe as followers of…
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Benefits of Automatic Routines
I’ll be honest. I resisted automating routines for a long time. My resistance stemmed more from my need to control than a lack of trust that they work or that I will be charged for things I don’t want or need. Now, after automating much of my personal and work life, I realize that I have gained more control; Control of my time, and some financial control. There are a million ways to automate your life: calendars, apps, online services, automatic reordering, etc. Here are three of my favorites that have saved me time, money, and a lot of headaches! Subscribe and Save. I use subscribe and save for a…
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Benefits of Daily Accounting
Daily accounting…what a burden? Or, what a salvation? Running a home-based business has many challenges since most days you wear all the hats! You’re the manager, the marketing director, the CEO, the hourly worker, the vision, and of course the accountant. Some home businesses do hire out for some of the above duties, but most find them cost-prohibitive. Accounting is one area that a person does not want to fall behind on. Missing several days or a couple of weeks of sending invoices and entering debits and credits can create a financial hardship. I strive to take 5 to 15 minutes each day to do daily accounting tasks. This includes…
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Lessons from Family Camp
Last year our parents celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary. Neither of them wanted a large party or celebration and instead asked that we have an intimate family gathering where everyone could get together and just be with one another. As a group, the four sisters decided to try out what we hoped would turn into a new family tradition—family camp. Family camp consisted of renting a nearby summer camp complete with an eating and gathering lodge, bathhouse, separate cabins for each family, and lake access. The camp, while dated, had everything we needed, including working AC in all the buildings! The first year was such a success, we went back…