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Seven – Jen Hatmaker
Hole in the Gospel – Richard Stearns
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  • WELCOME TO TWO 1’s, A 7 AND AN 8 - Ok so their number could totally change or I may have guessed wrong but I’m seeing them so differently now that I’ve figured out what I think is their Enneagram type. - It’s an amazing reminder to read between the lines, hear what they aren’t saying and don’t just use some blanket technique for all. Obviously there are so things that are black and white in parenting. I will teach all my kids that stealing is bad and sharing is good. But one of my kids needs to hear more often that we love her no matter how much she screws up and honestly hope she won’t take failing so hard. The other needs to know that trying and following the rules isn’t as uncool as she things it is. 🤣 - In Grumpy Mom Takes a Holiday I talk about becoming a student of our kids. This enneagram tool has been a fun tool to do that! - Can you guess who is who? #enneagramtalk - Holiday photo that didn’t make it onto a card by @catherineguidry
  • MY JANUARY READS - I’m not too far along in either since every waking moment this month has been spent working on the course but I’m excited to dive into these now that the content is finally out there. - READ THE UNHURRIED LIFE IF ... your ready for a slower pace, not necessarily in your schedule but in your soul. - READ GOD AND MONEY IF ... you need some motivation keeping that 2019 financial goal top of mind. Finances are always something I don’t really make intentional time for. - What are you currently reading? - Check out #valandwords if you need some book inspiration.
  • I’m not Mary and they sho ain’t Jesus 😁 but I still think to myself “God, how in the world did you pick me to get to be there mommy?” 🥰 - See stories for giggles that can turn any 😞 🙃🙂 - #vivimaewoerner #vanajameswoerner #tootsieandgoldie
  • THE DAY I FIGURED OUT REST - We decided to spend a month away. I had had a really busy Spring writing Grumpy Mom and Fresh Start for Moms and our first event at Magnolia. I knew with my personality that I needed to not only enjoy uninterupted moments with my family but I also need to force myself to rest. - The last day of our month in Serenbe, I sat in the rocking chairs under a gazebo in the common area with Tyler while Vana played in a sandbox and Vivi jumped on a trampoline. - It was the most rested feeling I've ever experienced. It took me almost a month to not just slow down but actually enjoy doing nothing. So many times we had come to that same spot throughout the month but I always felt like I needed to fill it up by reading a book or should be catching up on some sort of work. That last day was so sweet. - I'm glad I had that day. It taught me that real rest is possible. And it taught me that it takes an uncomfortable process of letting go of my need for accomplishment to experience it. - As we plan our 2019, here's what I want to remember about rest: • Know that the entry to rest won't feel restful. It actually feels uncomfortable and maybe even painful to move so slow. • Grab rest before you feel like you need it. We are terrible gaugers for when we need rest. When we’re finally ready for it, we’re likely on our way to burnout. • Value "no accomplishment moments" for what they do for your soul. • Don't wait for them to happen. They won't. Plan them and pursue them. - We're planning our month away for 2019 and looking for a rest-filled walkable community with lots of nature. Any suggestions? - Also I’m looking for more ways to rest a little each day. What helps you feel truly rested?
  • ARE YOU READY? - Are you ready to put a little muscle and investment behind that goal of spending more time with the Lord? If we don't do anything different, that goal stays more of a dream. - I think we all feel that nudge that we wish we prayed more. Prayer for even seasoned believers is hard because it's so elusive. No one is going to spontaneously combust if you skip a little prayer time. Kids won't go hungry or unclothed. And truthfully, we have an enemy who will do anything in his power to add little obstacles and interruptions to keep us from praying because he knows just how powerful prayer is. - And y'all, we have experienced more setbacks than I've ever experienced launching anything else. I know God's got something good in store for everyone who goes through this course. - We're praying for you today. For promptings if this is a tool God wants to use in your life, for funds to make it happen, for friends who are ready and committed to dive in with you. - Pre-orders for our prayer course, DEVELOPING A FLUENCY FOR PRAYER start today!! For one week you can get our best deal ever. $75 instead of $125. And if you pre-order, you'll get access to a free live Q&A webinar in about 2 months where we'll address any additional obstacles or specific questions to keep you moving. - One price for groups up to 20. And we're not talking passing around a login to watch from your laptops separately. We're talking about watching and discussing the content together. - When you purchase, you'll see the outline of what's to come and next week, January 10, we will launch the content!! - Leave a comment if you are joining us and tag some friends you'd like to join you! We are so excited!! - And help is spread the word! Dad gum, the enemy doesn’t want this out there. Can’t wait to see how the Lord uses it! - And I'll end on this boring note, if you have checkout issues, try a different browser or contact us! Paypal is running perfectly but Stripe is having some issues! - #developingafluencyinprayer #becomingaprayerwarrior #vmpprayer
  • HEY FELLOW BOOK NERDS, Y'ALLS FAVORITE POST OF THE YEAR IS UP! - Here's just a few books I'm planning to read in 2019. Each book tied to my 10 goals with a few extras thrown in. - What book are you adding to your list from today’s post? - Also, we have an amazing giveaway happening at @valmariepaper soon so be on the lookout for that. We're giving away a bunch of products (and a few books!) that I know will make your 2019 amazing!! - #valandwords #mustreads
  • PSSST. 2019 IS GOING TO BE AMAZING - I get the sweetest compliments about what I've gotten to do and be a part of over the last 5 years. My response is normally awkward-city. I wish I had time to share with everyone who's ever said nice things about my patience for my kids, my products, books or something I've written that's inspired them that I'M A VESSEL. - What you see is what God is doing through me. Not because I'm special but because I keep coming back to Him on a daily basis, emptying out my own agenda and filling back up with more of Him. - Now believe me, I do not do this perfectly by a long shot. And really that's the beauty of all this. God still uses us so much more than we could ever imagine. - So as you dream about 2019, what you want to do, who you want to be, how you want to grow, keep going back to God daily. Keep surrendering and emptying out those human desires and keep letting God fill you up. - If you've been longing to grow in your prayer life and you aren't willing to let another year go by not experiencing more of His presence in your life, WE CAME PREPARED. - We have so many resources for you because like I said, when people see anything good in me as a result of the last few years, I need you to know this is where it started. In prayer. - Here's how we can help: 1. We've got a 3-part video series on YouTube to jumpstart your prayer life. Today's video answers the question “does prayer change things?” 2. We've got a prayer journal that's changed lives and you can grab one today too. Got a journal? Check out @valmariepaper's series for how to fill out your sections! Or for added help watch our 2-hr training. 3. We've got a prayer course coming on THURSDAY that we created to help you pray confidently and consistently, called Developing a Fluency of Prayer. This is how I would mentor you in prayer if we got to chat one-on-one. It's extensive and designed to share done individually or in a group! - Get link to all the other links in profile!
  • MY WORD FOR THE YEAR IS ON THE BLOG - But before you head there, tell me what your word of the year is! Don’t have one yet? I’ve got 5 tips to helping pick your word linked in the blog post! - #wordfortheyear #theyearofhealthy
  • MY 2019 GOALS ARE ON THE BLOG! - And you can bet these cuties are a big part of my 2019 plans. ; ) - And we've got a cool series on YouTube, 3 videos to help make prayer happen in 2019: today we're talking about a quick little exercise that I think will motivate you to actually pray. I think this is crucial for any prayer warrior to reconcile if we want to actually pray and believe what we pray!! The link is in the blog post so head there and find everything!! :) - #valandgoals #jumpstartyourprayerlife

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