“But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed. For let not that man think that he shall receive anything of the Lord. A double minded man is unstable in all his ways.” ~The Holy Bible, James 1:6-8 When
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10 Steps to Presenting Your Principles Persuasively
“If the conversation is worth having, it’s worth doing right.” ~Audrey Rindlisbacher We LOVE principles! We know they matter and we desperately want to share them with those we love. But… sharing principles can be tricky! When wanting to share the truths we’ve learned, we might be asking ourselves: How do I know I’m right?
The 7 Laws Series – Law 1, Principle 1
Do you ever wish you could figure out why you aren’t as happy as you think you should be? Do you struggle with a sense of insecurity? Does social media make you feel inferior because, as a social mirror, you don’t look as good as your friends. Do you struggle to change deeply embedded habits?
Feminism pt. 1: Women in Ancient Times
ARE YOU CONFUSED BY THE FEMINIST MOVEMENT? If so, you are not alone! Today we are taught that throughout history men have been trying to oppress women. Most people believe that men have always considered women inferior to them and wanted to use them for their own selfish purposes. As Audrey wrestled with this controversy
How I Teach My Children Responsibility
Early in Audrey’s parenting, she realized how difficult it can be to teach children responsibility, especially in today’s “entitlement” environment. It can seem like everyone has their hand out and is focused on what’s in it for them. How, she wondered, can moms raise conscientious, responsible adults in a positive, empowering way? Then she ran
Mission Driven Stories: William Bradford and the Thanksgiving Story
“‘Blessed be the God in heaven who has brought us over this vast and furious ocean,’ he prayed, ‘You have delivered us from the perils and miseries at sea and set our feet on firm and stable ground–our proper place to dwell. For this we thank You and bless You.’” So many versions of the
Mission Driven Stories: The Carson Family
“I had an inner certainty that I was on the right path in my life—the path God had chosen for me. Great things were going to happen in my life, and I had to do my part by preparing myself and being ready.” ~Ben Carson What if we just assumed that God has a specific
Aristotle on How to Be Happy
All of us want the same thing–to be happy. As mothers, we especially want our children to be happy. But how is happiness accomplished? Is happiness something we can control or just something we hope happens to us? According to Aristotle, happiness is not only within our reach but is attainable for ALL of us!
12 Characteristics of True Principles, Part 1
We live in a world of relativism–my truth and your truth, rather than THE truth. Yet, as mission driven moms, we are striving to build principle-centered hearts and homes. This is no easy task, especially when we’ve been given almost no clear instruction or direction in the skills of discovering and applying true principles in
Principles of Addiction Recovery – What Every Mother Needs to Know
“Lack of power, that was our dilemma. We had to find a power by which we could live, and it had to be a Power greater than ourselves.” ~Alcoholics Anonymous Have you ever felt afraid or powerless when it comes to addiction–afraid there’s nothing you can do to protect your family? At times, addiction may
Intro to Principles I: Natural Law
In this chaotic world of “your truth and my truth,” are you looking for an ANCHOR for you and your family? Steven Covey said, “The internalization of correct PRINCIPLES is the foundation upon which enduring happiness and success are based.” You’re probably familiar with the idea of principles but it may seem like an
Kickstart Your Self-Discovery!
As Mission Driven Moms, it is CRITICAL that we engage in regular self-discovery and gain a clear understanding of who we are and the gifts we bring to our mission work. As you learn new things about yourself, your confidence will grow and you’ll gain greater insight into how to begin developing your unique talents.