April Motl
April Motl is a pastor’s wife, homeschool mom, and women’s ministry director. When she’s not waist-deep in the joys and jobs of motherhood, being a wife, and serving at church, she writes and teaches for women. You can find more encouraging resources from April at MotlMinistries.com and on Amazon.
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Why Is it So Rewarding to Fellowship with Others?
'Doing life together' is both biblical and rewarding. Try these practical ideas and enjoy how fellowship actually fuels worship.Tuesday, November 5, 2019
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How to Help Your Children Combat Satan's Lies
Whether you're aware of it or not, your child is constantly being shaped by one of two things: the truth, or Satan's lies. Here are 3 ways you can help your children cling to the truth about...Thursday, October 24, 2019
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4 Prayers for an Amazing Homeschool Year
Homeschool is such a beautiful opportunity to teach our children diligently. Such an opportunity most certainly requires much time spent in prayer! As you embark on your new school year, here are...Wednesday, September 11, 2019
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Biblical Proof That Senior Years Can Be Your Most Fruitful
Abraham, Sarah, Moses, David...the Bible shows us that even reaching 'old' age can be a new start to a fruitful season.Monday, August 26, 2019
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What Vital Role Do Older Women Play in Church Fellowship?
What is the role of older women in friendships with younger women? Why is it so important to have multi-generational friendships?Thursday, August 22, 2019
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What Is Greed and How Do I Know if I'm Greedy?
Scripture doesn’t specifically define greed. In America, we often relegate greed as some abstract quality only the uber rich are guilty of. The rest of us just “want”...Wednesday, July 17, 2019
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What Is 'Spiritual Attack' and How Should I Pray When it Threatens Me?
Seasons of spiritual attack, no matter how long or short, knock the wind out of you. While they can be some of our darkest days on this earth, Scripture has much encouragement for us about these...Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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10 Powerful Prayers for Pastors and Leaders
Many of us have seen the statistics about the stresses pastors deal with as part of their call to serve God and church. But what do we do about it? How do we tangibly help our pastors in their...Friday, June 28, 2019
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How to Better Weather the Storms of Ministry
A life of ministry is a life of much joy and purpose, but also some of the most intense emotional and spiritual pressures a person can face. The hopeful news is that while pressure in ministry is...Wednesday, June 19, 2019
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How to Give Yourself the Best Mother's Day Gift Ever
While we all have limitations on our energy and abilities, I have learned to manage those limitations by keeping an uncluttered soul—or at least making that a big priority. As Mother’s Day...Tuesday, May 7, 2019
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Why There's No Such Thing as Hugging Your Kids Too Much
Regardless of the different parenting approaches I read in books and blogs, or the advice handed out to me in church or the grocery store, there is one simple principle I always return to:...Thursday, May 2, 2019
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The Blessings of Tending Relationships with Seniors in Your Church
When I was first serving in ministry as a Children’s Ministry Coordinator, I remember that an older gentleman (who was generally of a contrary nature) came up to me one day while I was preparing...Thursday, March 28, 2019
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Who is Zephaniah and Why is He Important in the Bible?
The words of Zephaniah contain one of my favorite Bible verses. Yet before we get to that verse, the book, like many prophetic books, is full of alarming brokenness and impending judgement. The...Wednesday, January 30, 2019
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How to Pray When it Feels Like God Isn't Listening
I wonder how many of us out there have prayed for something and felt as if God wasn’t listening. But the need continues to compel us to cry out for our Lord’s help.Thursday, December 6, 2018
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5 Great Ways to Protect the Sanctity of Your Time Together at Home
For some people, work comes with an on/off switch. For others, it bleeds into every part of life. Creating boundaries for work, rest, and meaningful family time can come with significant learning...Thursday, December 6, 2018
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Why Hospitality is More than Entertaining (And Do We Really Have to Do This?)
Throughout the pages of history, the way people lived in their homes was very different from today. So extending hospitality that the Lord can use must be defined, not based on some Pinterest or...Monday, November 26, 2018
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How to Keep Your Kids from being Phone-Obsessed BEFORE They Get a Phone
Scientists are just starting to understand the picture of how interaction with screens, social media, and a digitally-driven world impacts child brain development.Friday, September 21, 2018
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10 Habits Christians Should Practice to Better Love One Another
I was recently talking with someone about some relationship struggles they were experiencing. The need for patience bubbled to the surface of the conversation. While our lives were on different...Monday, June 18, 2018