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Faith that Stands
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It’s not easy to “Be still and know that God is God.” God calls upon us to trust that He’s in control, but it’s difficult, at best, when life is raging out of control. When we’re “being still,” we assume that means doing nothing. But nothing could be farther from the Truth. Though waiting patiently for God, in stillness, is probably the most difficult thing about our walk of faith, it is also the most critical part of it.
We can’t be tempted to panic when God isn’t showing up when we think He should. And we can’t allow ourselves to despair when He doesn’t do what we thought He would. God’s ways are higher, and they’re also better (see Isaiah 55:8-8). Yet, it takes a journey of faith with God to even begin to believe that Truth. These times of uncertainty are opportunities for God to reveal himself to you to a greater degree and grow your faith in ways that you can’t imagine. God is continually searching the earth for people who will trust Him through every crisis and cling to Him alone in every hopeless situation. Though it’s hard for us to come to grips with, God himself is often the One who leads us into, or allows us to face situations that are beyond our control. The situations are often frightening and overwhelming, to say the least. But, God does so in order to grow our faith—He leads us into these situations to see if we have a faith that stands and trusts in Him completely. In our moments of despair, it’s through His still small voice that we hear Him shouting through our megaphone of pain: Read More→
Stop Multi-tasking & Start Multi-loving
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This week I’m at a convention—on the other side of the country. As I unpacked my carryon I realized all the gadgets I brought—IPhone, Blue Tooth, laptop, slider, (I Pad wannabe), IPod, camera –plus the power cords. No wonder my brain cells feel fried.
A study by the Institute of Psychiatry found that too much technology can reduce our IQ level by several points. It makes sense. If we’re honest we would have to admit that it’s tough to concentrate well on more than one thing at a time. When we try to multi-task we have to switch gears for each task and then back again. Doing so complicates things and leads to stress and errors.
It’s hard to love others when you’re focusing too many things at once. Have you ever typed or read a message on your computer while talking on the phone? Or `ignored or half-listen to your kids while you kept doing tasks? How can we love when we’re not focused on the other person? Read More→
Why Start a Non-Profit, Anyway?
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“Why bother starting a non-profit when I’m already doing good in the community? Isn’t that a lot of unnecessary work?” Well…that depends.
First, let’s look at some reasons for starting an official non-profit organization.
- There is a significant need in your community for the type of organization you are considering.
- No other organization is filling that need.
- The organization will benefit the greater good of the community – you know, make the world a better place.
- There are others in the community who feel passionately about the mission as well.
- The cause needs an organized team. In order to carry out this mission you need the support of a governing board, volunteers, and donors.
- The non-profit is sustainable. In other words, you have a realistic long-term plan for keeping your doors open.
- You want the official legal status of a 501(c)(3) organization in order to build credibility and seek financial support.
- This is a cause that will carry on with or without you.
On the other hand, here are a few good reasons why you should NOT start a non-profit anytime soon: Read More→
Moments for Mom: February 2012
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My daughter, who I’ve been writing about in this column for over ten years now, just got her drivers’ permit. I took her to the DMV yesterday and watched her take her written test. We high-fived and jumped up and down when she passed. And then we went driving around a parking lot. My baby is not a baby anymore.
My son, who I’ve also been writing about for over ten years, just got mad at me for the first time for walking into his basketball practice to pick him up. Apparently that embarrassed him. Apparently I should’ve waited in the car even though practice had gone fifteen minutes over. My baby is not my baby anymore.
(In case you’re wondering if time flies…yes, it does.)
So I’m now working on letting go, something I have no desire to do whatsoever. Read More→
Overcoming Secret Blogging Fears: I’m Not a Writer
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Are secret fears holding you back from jumping head first into blogging? Don’t let them! Blogging is nothing to be afraid of and it can do amazing things for your online business. This is part 2 in an 8 part series to help you bust through your blogging fears!
What if you aren’t a writer? I don’t consider myself a writer. If you’ve got a decent command of the English language, and know how to use spell check, you’ll be just fine! Blogs are casual conversations and don’t require the same level of perfection as a thesis.
It’s okay to… Read More→
10 Tax Tips for Your Online Business
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Well, it is tax time again! For some of us, tax time is a total nightmare. I used to love tax season when we got a big refund each year but now owning my own business, it doesn’t work out that way. To keep what we pay in taxes down as low as possible, we need to know what we can deduct and what we cannot.
For a lot of us, it is better to go to a professional to ensure we get the most deductions possible. But there are a lot of us who prefer to do our own taxes. If you are one of the many that choose to do your own taxes, here are some tips to help you minimize your taxes. All the forms mentioned can be found at the IRS website.
1. Keep Organized – Always keep records and receipts of all your purchases, expenses, and income. Don’t just throw everything in a shoe box. Keep papers categorized and filed. This will save you a lot of headaches when tax time arrives. A lot of records can be kept and organized electronically as well. Read More→
Building Your Dream Team
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Have you ever felt as if you’ve hit a glass ceiling in your business? Or perhaps you’ve realized what you’re supposed to do with your life, but you’ve absolutely NO idea how to bring something of this magnitude about. Perhaps you are coming around the proverbial mountain, once again, and you are in no better position than you were the first time around.
I encourage you not to despair! This is a normal stage in everyone’s aspirations, especially if they are Godsized dreams. The good news is that I have exactly what you need in order to set you up for a breakthrough!
You NEED a Dream Team! Read More→
CWAHM.com is a dream that God has truly brought to life. I began CWAHM.com in 2000 while learning HTML. I thought it would be a fun hobby and a way to compile all the information I was seeking on working at home. I am a mom of 2 (1 boy, 1 girl), a wife and I do work from home. I accepted Christ as my savior at the age of seven as a Sparky in my church’s AWANA club. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Grace University in Human Development and Family Studies/Bible. I love working from home and I pray that CWAHM will be a blessing in your life as it has been in mine.