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<p>As a mom of little ones I found myself frustrated and exhausted. It seemed liked I was constantly correcting, refereeing fights, and trying to keep the peace. It didn’t take long to realize the need for God’s wisdom in this area. I found myself trying to control my children’s behavior with reprimands and punishments, sometimes &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2015/06/22/scripture-card-giveaway-living-in-the-sweet-spot/">Continue reading <

<p>{Guest Post and Giveaway} My friend Lou picked a bad time to call. I was a train wreck, paralyzed by pandemonium—soup steaming on the stove and ready to boil over…sink stuffed with dirty dishes…both children yelling and chasing through the house…husband staying out of sight and the chaos. Weaving around grocery bags on the juice-coated &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/11/20/taming-the-chaos-one-thing-at-a-time/">Continue reading <spa

<p>Happy August!  The end of Summer is quickly approaching and if you are like me, the idea of Autumn refreshes your soul.  I have loved the past months with my kids, yet there is nothing like new backpacks, crisp leaves and cooler weather that makes me giddy. And as much as I crave a Pumpkin Latte, &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/08/01/happy-august-a-giveaway-and-announcement/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a>

<p>I think Friday calls for a giveaway, wouldn&#8217;t ya say?  For the next several months, make sure to stop by A Cup Of Joe and enter yourself for the giveaway of the month! This one is FUN! I am giving away TWO Moms&#8217; Night Out novels written by Tricia Goyer which was inspired by the &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/06/06/moms-night-out-first-friday-giveaway/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Blessed is the man who walks not in the way of sinners nor sits in the seat of scoffers, but his delight is in the law of the LORD, and on his law he meditates day and night.  Psalm 1:1-2 The word &#8220;delight&#8221; isn&#8217;t part of my daily vocabulary.  I like the word &#8220;delight&#8221; yet &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2014/03/10/lets-look-a-little-crazy-a-giveaway/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a>

<p>A big thank you to random.org for choosing our winner from this week&#8217;s drawing!!  ASHLEY BAISLEY!  You won Gary Chapman&#8217;s book, The Four Seasons of Marriage!  Below is Ashley&#8217;s comment about the everyday &#8220;sweet moments&#8221; with her man&#8230; So many sweet seasons and sweet moments to consider, but I have to say that in his &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/03/01/sweet-we-have-a-winner/">Continue reading <sp

<p>We lived in a two bedroom duplex.  It was red brick with white shutters and sat in the back yard of a little Baptist church where I got most acquainted with Jesus. Brent and I were newbies on staff with Campus Crusade and pretty newbie to marriage, as well.  While raising financial support, our little &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/02/25/a-sweet-season-giveaway/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>&nbsp; Mommy-brain is prevalent around here.  THIS is the book up for grabs tomorrow&#8230; The Four Seasons of Marriage (Speaking of grabbing, I grabbed the wrong book for my picture a couple of hours ago.  Disregard.  Disregard. That other book I have never even read.  It was sent to me by a publishing company.  I &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2013/02/24/giveaway-teaser-revised/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span><

<p>Happy Lunch Sack Seed DAY!  Guess what!? Guess what?! I want to put a seed in your lunch sack today!  How fun! First, let me tell you that if I really could, I would write the verse below on a card for your lunch. And I would doll it up with Crayolas and glitter 🙂 &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/11/19/lunch-sack-seeds-giveaway/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Tomorrow a giveaway awaits! I. Am. So. Excited!  Want a little sneak peak?! Click here to see! Be sure to grab your joe and stop by in the morning!  Whoo hoo! In the meantime, let us reflect on the Gospel together. This is our rest &#8212; THE GOSPEL. Thank you, Jesus! As for you, you &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/11/18/guess-what-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Didn&#8217;t I just take this picture? Our end-of-the-year school picnic seems only days ago. Summer?  Are we so close to saying goodbye? Since this picture we have beached it, parked it, picnicked it, pooled it, swam it, slid it, slept in, stayed up, picked beans, made smores, and watched Gabby win the Gold.  (Man I &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/08/07/prayin-up-our-babies/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a

<p>Ah ha!  You found me!  Welcome welcome!! I am so excited to have you here&#8230;in my new little cyberspace home. It is still a bit unfamiliar.  Boxes are stacked in the back room and I desperately need to hang pictures on the wall, but this is where the Lord has led us.  Same kitchen table, &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2012/08/06/a-house-warming-giveaway-for-you-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Happy Saturday! I got so wrapped up in the holiday weekend that I realized I forgot to tell you that good ol&#8217; random.org picked us a winner for Annie Downs book, From Head to Foot! Congrats Andrea E! Whoo hoo! You are the WINNER!! I know you will be so blessed by Annie. Did you &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/26/a-winner-and-a-little-spurgeon/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Going off to college is weird. For 18ish years, your life has pretty much looked the same. And then, in one day, you move off to the university of your choosing and life is different and weird. But you know what else is weird [and I would submit is weirder than leaving for college]? Going &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/21/going-home-awesome-guest-post/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Good Wednesday morning! Or should I say WIN-esday!! Yes, we have a winner for our Girlfriend&#8217;s Guidebook: Navigating Female Friendships. Thank you all for you sweet comments. I hope you told your besties that you bragged on them. It was fun for me to read through each comment and thank the Lord alongside you.In summary, &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/09/a-winner-and-a-prayer-request/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav

<p>There are ample books for women on dating, career, marriage and motherhood, but few thoughtful writings about the everyday handling of female friendships. Interesting, considering numerous studies show that female friendships are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. In fact, bonding between females has been shown to reduce stress, lower blood pressure and even &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/11/07/the-girlfriends-guidebook-a-gi

<p>Did you think I completely forgot about you! Never never. It has been an over-the-top, busy day! So with no further ado&#8230;Drum rolls please&#8230;&#8230;ahem. Congratulations Julie H. and Suzanne Halstead!! You won! You won! And thanks to the handy dandy website <a href="http://www.random.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.random.org</a> for choosing the winners. Winners, please email me at <a href="mailto:becky.crenshaw@uscm.org">becky.crenshaw@uscm.org</a>. I need your &

<p>Stephen Arterburn, author of Every Man&#8217;s Battle, has bundled years of counseling experience into a new book identifying reasons we habitually make poor choices. What is it with us? What do others realize about our sin patterns that we are too wrapped up in to see? Do you struggle with hindered spiritual growth? Unhealthy relationships? &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/09/18/walking-into-walls-a-giveaway/">Continue reading <span

<p>July is wrapping up and summer is soon to come to a close. (I wish someone would inform the weather man of this.) Summer has been many things for me. Overwhelming. Quick. Busy. Sacrificial. A bit of battle. But as I sit at my kitchen table and type this morning, I look over my centerpiece &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/07/25/what-words-mark-your-life-a-giveaway/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>

<p>Happy Friday! I loved reading all of your comments yesterday. Here are a few exerpts of Mommy Celebrations and Reflections: My mom is one of the most amazing gifts of God I have ever experienced in my life. She is one of those extraordinary people who makes you feel like you are the most important &hellip; <span class="more-link"><a href="https://beckycrenshaw.com/2011/05/06/eat-your-peas-for-mom-winner/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&rarr;</span></a></span></p>