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December 2016

The Unforgettable Christmas Tradition

By |2020-05-08T15:41:32-04:00December 20th, 2016|Faith, Family|

I’m not a super sentimental person, but there are a few things that make it feel like Christmas in our home: eggnog (even though none of us really love it); over-decorating (My husband nearly risks his life on our roof each year hanging lights); and of course movies (everything from Bing Crosby’s crooning + Kevin McAllister’s infamous scream.) But my favorite Christmas family tradition? Giving of ourselves more and loving others louder. Just a few hours ago, we finished our 3rd Annual Christmas Shop Event hosted by the church my husband is on staff at and the fitness studio we own. The Christmas Shop is an event where we transform our fitness studio into a giant toy store. Parents, guardians, and grandparents in need get to come, shop for the children and teenagers in their home, eat goodies, and have everything gift wrapped at no cost to them. It’s magical. I’m blown away by the amount of help that showed up at 6:45am on an icy Saturday morning just seven days before Christmas. I’m amazed at the amount of toys that we had donated. But most of all, I get teary-eyed just reflecting on what we got to watch [...]

Top 3 Factors to Consider in Selecting a Business Mentor 

By |2020-05-08T15:41:38-04:00December 15th, 2016|Business|

It’s no secret we are passionate about mentoring around here. God created us to be better together, and we love the spirit of abundance when people are willing to teach from what they’ve learned and experienced to help others. So if your business or ministry is at a point where you need to learn more in a certain area and you’re considering hiring a business mentor, congratulations! That’s a really exciting step. But if it’s not the right mentor, that relationship could end up being more of a burden than a blessing. So to help you in your process, here are the top three factors I’ve found most helpful in selecting the best business mentors: What are their values/priorities? Bottom line: The best business mentors won’t just make your business better; they’ll make the scope of your life better. Because of this, your values and priorities should look very similar to that of your business mentor. Since all of my businesses center around ministry, it’s critical for me to have someone who is publicly unapologetic about their faith in Christ. I also need someone who understands that if I have to choose between family and business, I will choose [...]

Leadership Lessons from the Christmas Story: Mary

By |2020-05-08T15:42:55-04:00December 12th, 2016|Faith, Faith-Based Leadership, Family|

Living boldly for Jesus won’t be easy, but it will be worth it. – Michelle Myers 12/12-12/22, we are going to be sharing some valuable lessons for the swHw woman within the story of Jesus’ birth. Though the greatest lesson we can grasp from this story is simply Jesus himself, we pray as we dig a little deeper for leadership and character application that these truths would leave us more in awe of our Savior and this wonderful time of year. Join us in the #swHwapp - download yours on iTunes and Google Play. “But the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus.’” – Luke 1:30-31 I know when I think of Mary, my mind usually drifts to the excitement in her assignment from God. What an unbelievable opportunity – to be the mother of God’s son. But while her assignment was unique and exciting, and Mary is spoken of with great respect and admiration today, it wasn’t like that 2,000 years ago. Most historians speculate Mary was between 15-16 years old when she gave [...]

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4 Ways to Get to Know Your In-Laws

By |2020-05-08T15:43:05-04:00December 6th, 2016|Family|

Last night, I sat at a table with 8 other women who are all married. I asked them if they enjoyed spending time with their in-laws (i.e. if they LIKED them). ALL 8 women said no! I knew I was in the minority, but I didn’t realize how much. The thought of living near your in-laws may sound like a nightmare and bring back scenes from Everybody Loves Raymond in your mind, but I really could live next to my in-laws. My in-laws are incredible, Bible-believing, world-changing people. They have been missionaries for the past 14 years. They’ve seen the world. They’ve raised 3 boys to become incredible men who love the Lord first. I say all of this to not rub it in your face or brag about my in-laws, but to instead tell you that it IS possible to like AND even love your in-laws. A lot of circumstances are out of our control. We can’t control if our spouse’s parents are still married or if they’re divorced. We can’t control personalities or habits. But we can control OUR attitude towards them. We can make a conscious effort to get to know them better so that every [...]

swHw stories: The Giving Manger

By |2020-05-08T15:43:11-04:00December 1st, 2016|Business, Family|

At swHw, we love introducing you to incredible women who are using their gifts, talents and abilities for God's glory. Last year, I met Allison, and I instantly adored her and her vision in creating the Christmas tradition, The Giving Manger. Read this blog from her below, and make sure you use our discount code below if you decide to bring this Christ-centered tradition into your home this year. Christmas is one of our favorite holidays, filled with fun and festive traditions. But we often felt like the true meaning of Christmas and the spirit of giving was getting lost in the craziness.  We wanted to find a fun and interactive way to help our kids and families focus and learn about the true meaning of Christmas. A trip down memory landereminded me of a tradition a childhood friend of mine did in her home.  They had a simple wooden manger with a bundle of straw next to it.  I remember asking her what it was for. "To give gifts of service back to Christ," she said. That was it. Just a simple tradition that I didn't forget. I knew this memory was the answer to my prayers, and  [...]

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