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A Day at The Pittsburgh Zoo, Outdoor Homeschooling, and Thinking About Fall

For our family, this week has been all about soaking up the last bits of summer before the (unofficial) arrival of fall. We spent a lovely day at the Pittsburgh Zoo, homeschooled outside as much as possible, and I’ve started thinking about the next season and what we’d like to do and focus on!

The weather in Pittsburgh has been cooling off and the season is definitely shifting. While I’m sad to see summer start to make its exit, I’m looking forward to the coming months and all the joy I know they will bring. I can’t control the seasons (I’d make it summer forever 😉), I can control my attitude towards change and enjoy life in every season.

Mom sitting on swing while holding baby girl

While I’ve been living in this in-between—the end of summer but not yet fall—I’ve been focusing on making the most of each day. Here’s what our week has looked like. (more…)

5 Encouraging Bible Verses for Anxiety

Anxiety is something we all deal with at one point or another. It has a way of wiggling itself into our minds, leaving us distracted by fears about the future. In anxiety-riddled moments, it can be hard to find peace and clarity. The most reassuring tool for me to combat anxiety is God’s Word. It offers comfort when those anxious thoughts threaten to take over my mind and heart.

5 encouraging Bible verses for anxiety

These are my personal favorite Bible verses to combat anxiety–they’re the ones that are lock screens on my phone, scattered around my house on notecards, and highlighted in my Bible. If you need a dose of comfort today, I pray these 5 encouraging Bible verses for anxiety can calm your heart, strengthen your faith, and point you to the One who is always with us and loves us beyond measure. (more…)