Michelle Flaningan
The Biblical Mom-alogue Trailer – Launching October 1st!
By Michelle Flaningan | | The Biblical Mom-alogue
What is the Biblical Mom-alogue podcast all about? Listen to the trailer to find out more!
Read More What God Taught Me About Being A Working Mom
By Michelle Flaningan | | Feeling Overwhelmed, Parenting
I always wanted to be a stay at home mom. For years I prayed that God would help align our financial situation with my heart’s desire. But my prayers seemed to be continually met with the realistic need for employment. So I continued to work outside of our home while attempting to be the…
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Three Signs to Help You Spot a False Teacher
By Michelle Flaningan | | Discernment
First Published in Living by Design Magazine Most of us have heard of the wolf in sheep’s clothing. He is cited in Matthew 7 when Jesus warns about false teachers. Right after He tells his disciples to enter through the narrow gate, He says to them, “Beware of false prophets who come to you…
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Six Ways To Avoid Busy Burnout
By Michelle Flaningan | | Following God
We just came through of one of our busiest seasons yet with all three of our teenage sons playing lacrosse. Thank goodness our twins were on the same team! Games, meals, and practices replaced our once empty evenings. As this season was approaching I was reminded of some strategies my husband and I put in…
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Three Truths to Cling to During A Winter Season
By Michelle Flaningan | | Following God
The gray sky gave way to darkness as another winter day came to a close. As I stood there looking out the front window, I felt a dread wash over me. Our newborn twin boys were asleep in their swings nearby, and even though their tiny faces held hope, this awful feeling had a hold…
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Three Ways to Make Giving Thanks an Action
By Michelle Flaningan | | Gratitude
I’m going to be honest here. I usually approach the Thanksgiving holiday feeling a little glutinous and guilty. Society has categorized Thanksgiving as that one time a year when we pay homage to all of our blessings. We buy our turkeys, and prepare them with all the trimmings only to sit down and eat more…
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Help for Your Unsatisfied Soul
By Michelle Flaningan | | Contentment, Feeling Overwhelmed
I had the privilege of sharing this post n Living by Design magazine, SOULfood Saturday email. Visit https://livingbydesign.org/ for more information, and to sign up for emails! When we bought our current home, we knew we would be in for some cosmetic changes. Sure, the structure was sound and the major items had been updated,…
Read More When Your Child Hurts
By Michelle Flaningan | | Guest Posts, Parenting
Leslie McLeod My heart was encouraged by today’s guest blog post, and I hope yours will be too! Leslie McLeod is an artist and co-owner of a tech company with her husband. She has two grown children and shares with us today on how to help your hurting child. Please check out the links below…
Read More Three Truths for a Shattered Heart
By Michelle Flaningan | | Guest Posts, Marriage, Trust
I am excited to share a special guest post today from Stephanie Broersma, the Director of Reclaimed Ministry, Helping Women Heal from the Betrayal of an Affair. More information about Stephanie and Reclaimed Ministry can be found at the bottom this post. Our emotions indicate thirst; our thirst indicates a need for Jesus. “They will…
Read More Trusting Without Evidence
By Michelle Flaningan | | Trust
Recent events have made it feel like many years of prayers for a loved one have gone down the drain. I have cried out to God more times than I can count for them and everyone impacted by their decisions. Their choices have caused them to be in a terrible place, yet they continually follow…
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