Burn and Crash: A Mom’s Confession
Burn and Crash: A Mom’s Confession No, the title of this blog is not a typo or me being confused about how the saying really goes. I know the phrase “crash and burn” and I understand it. You can crash and not burn, so adding “and burn” to the end shows that it was not...
Time to Recharge: Learning to Rest
Do you ever use your phone until there is no more battery left? I have the tendency to work from my phone until it hits 20% and it warns me to set it to “Low Power Mode” where it will try to reserve the little energy left in my battery. If I can, I put the phone on...
What’s Your One Right Move in 2017?
I have a confession to make at the outset of the New Year. I have this crazy preoccupation with grocery carts in parking lots. I might have an obsessive, compulsive, disease of needing to completely align the grocery carts in the grocery cart corral. Here's the...
How to be Satisfied in your Singleness
Satisfied in your Singleness Let me start by saying, if you are married…KEEP READING. There is much in this post that I hope will give you new ways to encourage and pour into the hearts of your children and single people in your life. While I come from a divorced...
Begin Again: Picking Up Where You Left Off
Begin Again: Picking Up Where You Left Off Have you ever found yourself missing something? Perhaps life got a little busy or you became discouraged and you walked away from something that brought you great joy. You know, though I don’t love New Year’s resolutions, I...
The Power of Prayer; Learn to Create Intimacy with God
One amazing thing that has strengthened my faith in the mountains and the valleys of my life is the power of prayer. What I recognize is that when we pour out the depths of our heart to our Father and trust that He will answer our requests, something big happens not...
New Year, New Beginnings
Jesus is in the business of taking messed up people and creating new beginnings. He wants to take what you think is a wreck and turn it into a platform to share who He is with others. Don’t believe me look at some of the people who really messed up. Tamar was...
Join Us for an UGLY Christmas Sweater Party!!!
Hi Generation Eve Family, Join Generation Eve founders, Kim Anderson and Julia Mateer as they celebrate Christmas with you by throwing a LIVE Facebook Ugly Sweater Christmas Party. A drawing for a special Christmas surprise gift will be done at the end of the event....
(A)lonely – Handling Loneliness During the Most Joyful Season of the Year
Loneliness is a sour subject matter to blog about during the most joyful season of the year. I’ll get straight to the point. Loneliness is rampant at this time of year, whether it’s practically speaking or feelings speaking. While many people around the globe are...
It Is Never Too Late to Create a Christmas Tradition
It wasn’t too long ago that I was feeling sorry for myself. Coming from a broken home and later dealing with separation and divorce it was hard to believe that I could have anything normal for myself and my children. This feeling couldn’t be more powerful than during...
Giving More by Giving Ethically
It is safe to say we are in the busiest most expensive time of the year. As parking lots are packed and the words “Holiday Sale!” are everywhere we are bombarded with what to buy and where to buy it from. I would like to propose one question to ask yourself this...
Friendships Enrich Your Life and Improve Your Overall Health
Aristotle said, “In poverty and other misfortunes of life, true friends are a sure refuge. According to the Mayo Clinic, below are some benefits of having friends in your life: Good friends are good for your health. Friends can help you celebrate good times and...
The Joys of Giving Rather than Receiving: A giving challenge
During the Christmas season, we all have our favorite things that help get us into the holiday spirit. For me, it’s Hallmark Movies! I know you ladies understand! I’ll spend hours watching predictable movie after predictable movie. How many times have you seen a...
Where is Your Samaritan Woman?
Jesus is in the business of changing lives! And you know what? We are too! We change lives by creating life-giving environments where women have the opportunity to connect with God and with others. Whether you serve on worship teams, small group ministries,...
Tis the Season for Leftovers: Emotional Leftovers
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite Holidays. Why you ask? Well for the leftovers of course! There is nothing like some leftover turkey meat, on doughy white bread (Yes I said white bread. It's the only time I ever eat ‘white’ bread. Please don't judge me.), with...
Two Of My Favorite Recipes that I Bake During the Holiday’s
Hey ladies I just wanted to share a couple of my favorite recipes that I bake during the holiday's. I love love love homemade baked goods. If you asked me my one weakness it wouldn't be candy, ice cream or cookies in a bag, it would be my homemade sweets. We all need...
Remaining Grateful in a #FWP World
Not too long ago, I read a friend’s social media post that read something to the point of, “Starbucks has stopped carrying my favorite drink! My mornings are doomed! #FWP.” Since I’m not one who is up to date on hashtags (gasp!), I had to take a moment to look up what...
How to Maintain Your Sanity Through the Holidays
Maintian your sanity. Holidays can be a great time to connect with friends and family and to create beautiful and lasting memories, but often times they can be filled with stress and be emotionally taxing. In this Vlog interview you will hear some great tips from...
Unashamed: Just Come, It’s not about Your Stuff
Imagine with me. You hear a knock at the door and realize it’s a friend stopping by unannounced. You quickly scan the room to see what needs to be straightened before you open up and let them in. You even take a look in the nearest mirror to see how your hair looks...
Tips on How to Keep Your Teenager Engaged in Church
Through this vlog you will learn how to keep your teenager engaged in church and in relationship with the Lord. Listen as Julia Mateer speaks with her son, Youth Pastor Joe Mateer, on this very important subject. Conversations that Matter Generation...
ARE YOU DONE WITH BEING “DONE”?
Have you ever felt like you’re “Done” or you were ready to “Give Up”? It could be with your job, your finances, your marriage, your kids or you just feel a sense of hopelessness and feel like you’re not up for the fight any longer. You know the Bible tells us that...