At the beginning of this year I set a lofty reading goal to read 104 books by the end of this year. And not just any 104 books, but a variety of books from several different categories. After much deliberation, I decided to complete Tim Challies’ 2017 Reading Challenge, going for The Obsessed Reader Award, …
2017 Reading Challenge: May Update
At the beginning of this year I set a lofty reading goal. I felt like a kid at the start of a summer reading program where personal pan pizzas were the reward. What was the goal? Well, it’s to read 104 books by the end of this year. And not just any 104 books, but …
Developing the Habit of Daily Quiet Time No Matter What Season You Are In
“If I just had more time, I could have a quiet time with God everyday. But there just isn’t enough time in a day for me to consistently meet with God when there are so many other things I have to do each day.” Have you ever said something like this to yourself or someone …
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One Simple Way to Read the Bible More Than You Are Right Now
Nothing brings more comfort to me than reading God’s Word with an expectant heart. No matter how long I have to devote to my reading, God always speaks into my heart as I read the pages of His Word. But as a mom of three young children, spending more time in the Word can be …
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2017 Reading Challenge: April Update
At the beginning of this year I set a lofty reading goal. I felt like a kid at the start of a summer reading program where personal pan pizzas were the reward. What was the goal? Well, it’s to read 104 books by the end of this year. And not just any 104 books, but …
A Need for Perspective
Several years ago we took a 5,000-mile road trip around the center of the U.S.A. We loaded up our three year old and freshly turned one year old, and ventured around for 40 days in the wilderness. It was epic, and in many ways, completely life changing. We came home with our hearts full of …
A Final Farewell
Goodbyes. They aren’t my favorite. Over the last ten years I’ve lived in three different states and eight different homes. I’ve been a part of five very different churches and had my fair share of goodbyes and see you laters. Some goodbyes have been easy, but most of my see you laters have been heart-wrenching. …
4 Lies We Believe that Keep Us From Changing
Are you tired of trying to make changes in your life but just don’t seem to be getting anywhere? Are you wondering if God is disappointed in you? Do you have this nagging feeling that you might be missing something? Do you want to live intentionally but just keep falling short? The good news is …
How to Make a Prayer Notebook
This post was originally published January 21, 2015. This is THE most popular post on Intentional By Grace. It has been such a joy and honor to hear women’s testimonies from all over the world about how this idea has spurred you on into greater intimacy with Christ. I’m truly humbled by the response to …
My Bullet Journal®: The Discovery, The Method, The Game Changer
Several weeks ago I discovered the Bullet Journal®. It was recommended to me by a friend, and after watching a few videos, reading countless posts by others, and pinning all sorts of ideas, I dove right in and created a Bullet Journal® of my very own. First, what is a Bullet Journal®? When I talk …
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Intentional By Grace Resources for Your New Year
This is my favorite time of year. I love pulling out the new calendar, filling in the blank spaces with possibilities and plans. I love the anticipation of a new chapter, and even the feeling of hope that always accompanies a new year. Since this is a time of year that we all begin to …
I Just Can’t Help Myself. I Always Go Back to My Favorite Daily Planner.
I’ve been using the Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner for three years and I just got my 2017 Homemaker’s Friend Daily Planner in the mail. It continues to be the one constant in my planning tool arsenal. I found the Bullet Journal method of planning at the beginning of this year and fell in love. I …
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