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Theocentric Thursdays Link-Up!

It’s Thursday again…already! Summer is flying by. Join us for the first time or join us again if you’ve become a regular. Link up at the bottom of this post, support your fellow bloggers, and enjoy the community and support!

 

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Welcome back to #TheocentricThursdays Blog Hop Week 9! Thank you for being part of our community! The comments from many of you about the connections you are making through this blog hop are amazing! I have been blessed by so many of you commenting on my posts, e-mailing me, and contacting me on my social media. It is my hope that each of you are feeling blessed the same way by this community. Please continue to invite new bloggers to the circle! Continue Reading

July 30, 2015
Life Is Beautiful, Link-Up

Theocentric Thursdays: Link Up!

Link-up below and join this group of fabulous bloggers. You’ll find support, community, and some wonderful posts!

Welcome back to #TheocentricThursdays Blog Hop Week 8! Thank you for being part of our community! The comments from many of you about the connections you are making through this blog hop are amazing! Please continue to invite new bloggers to the circle!

I have found that asking someone to share their post is a compliment! If you read something that speaks to you in a blogging community or group, there’s a great chance someone else needs to hear that word too. Ask the author to share it with us. They will take it as a compliment. How do you feel when someone sends you a message saying your piece was just what they needed to hear today and they would like to share it? You will also be helping to reach someone who may not have been reached otherwise. Continue Reading

July 23, 2015
Encouragement, Life Is Beautiful

Teenage Dating: 10 Rules Before the First Date

Teenage dating: The subject evokes excitement or perhaps angst if you’re a teenager; strikes fear into the hearts of many parents. Teenage dating tends to stir up some nostalgia, concern, and sometimes, even controversy when we enter into discussions about the when, who, why, and what of dating. It’s a hot topic and there’s nothing simple about it.

My daughter is 17 and thus far, has chosen not to date. I’m sure I had influence on this decision but so did what she witnesses in some of her peers, as well as how she feels God is guiding her. I have told my children more than once that I don’t want them getting overly involved in romantic relationships in high school. I don’t think it’s healthy and I haven’t wavered on my stance. I’ve seen in myself and in others how painfully easy it is to immerse yourself in another person, especially at these young ages where they’re (let’s be honest) ill-equipped to handle all the emotion that comes with relationships, dating, heartbreak, and the plethora of responsibilities that accompany it all. (Side note: If you’re not a Christian, these rules can still apply to you as they are a recipe for a healthy, strong relationship where you have a voice and are safe).  Continue Reading

July 22, 2015
Encouragement, Health, Life Is Beautiful

The Best No!

“No” is a powerful word, often at least as powerful as “yes” but not heard nearly as often, it seems. It’s easy to say “yes” to everything because of the guilt we feel when we offer the negative. But that’s just it, isn’t it? “No” isn’t always negative.  In fact, it can be a positive thing for us to say. It can mean making more time for ourselves, setting a much-needed boundary, and making a healthy choice… Continue Reading

July 16, 2015