Mary Rooney Armand
Mary Rooney Armand is an Author, Speaker, and Creator of the faith-based blog ButterflyLiving.org. Her stories help others grow in their intimacy with Christ and thrive in their relationships. Her work is featured on multiple websites including CrossMap, Woman of Noble Character, Pray with Confidence, and The Brave Women Series. Mary is the author of, “Identity, Understanding, and Accepting Who I Am in Christ” and, “Life Changing Stories” a collaboration with 34 authors sharing stories of God’s faithfulness. Besides writing, Mary leads small groups and speaks at retreats. She directed Kids Hope USA, a mentoring program for children, worked in marketing and sales, and has led mission trips to Honduras. Mary is a life coach with a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and an MBA. She and her wonderful husband Cory live in Louisiana and are the parents of four children, a new daughter-in-law, and two dogs! Connect with Mary on Instagram or Facebook.
The Meaning of Advent: 3 Important Reasons to Focus on Christ
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Have you celebrated Christmas not fully understanding the meaning of Advent? For years I did, but now have a deep appreciation for the meaning of Advent and how it relates to our faith. May these 3 reasons to focus on Christ during the Holidays enlighten you on the meaning of Advent. “And there were shepherds…
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Finding God’s Peace: 5 Inspiring Ways
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Finding God’s peace often seems elusive. Fear, worry, and restlessness often overtake our emotions. In his letter to the Corinthian church, the apostle Paul instructs about finding God’s peace and replacing fear and worry with faith. “Be joyful. Grow to maturity. Encourage each other. Live in harmony and peace. Then the God of love and…
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Mary the Mother of Jesus: 4 Interesting Facts
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Mary the mother of Jesus is mentioned 19 times in the Bible. Imagine if there were only 19 statements to describe you. But in these verses we learn alot of information about Mary the mother of Jesus and uncover interesting facts. Studying characters in the Bible strengthens our faith and helps us become more connected…
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3 Ways to Grow Your Relationship with God
By Mary Rooney Armand |
A relationship with God is our most important connection. God created us to be in a loving relationship with Him. Being created to connect with God is an amazing honor that offers indescribable blessings. Jesus teaches and models the love, contentment, and joy a relationship with God creates. “You call me ‘teacher’ and ‘Lord’, and…
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What is the Spiritual Meaning of Perseverance? A Prayer to Help You Persevere
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Perseverance is a powerful word meant to encourage us in our efforts. Understanding the spiritual meaning of perseverance is an essential part of our faith journey. “And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith.”…
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What is Godly Wisdom? How to Gain Wisdom for Guidance and Decision Making
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Do you wonder what is Godly wisdom and how it differs from knowledge? Does it feel like everyone else has more wisdom than you? No worries, everyone can gain Godly wisdom because God distributes it equally when we ask. “If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He…
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Spiritual Freedom: How to Stop Negative Thoughts and Break Free
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Is it possible to experience spiritual freedom? How do we stop negative thoughts and break free? I hope this devotional provides insight into spiritual freedom and the joy you find breaking free from negativity. In High School, I participated in an end-of-year field day enjoying the events, camaraderie, and freedom from classwork. However, I dreaded…
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6 Secrets to Finding Happiness with God: Understanding Happiness in the Bible
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Does finding happiness matter to you? Most people answer “yes!”, because happiness and contentment are fulfilling and life-giving. Finding happiness is a good pursuit, but sometimes the pursuit of happiness takes center stage and matters too much. Learning about happiness in the Bible and finding happiness with God changes your perspective on what ‘being happy’…
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When You Are Feeling Forgotten: 4 Powerful Ways to Know God Sees You
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I did not understand the pain of feeling forgotten until the day I noticed my brother outside of my friend’s window. Watching as he paced back and forth on the sidewalk, I could sense his sadness. Taking a few small steps he would pause, glance at the window, turn around, and repeat the pattern. “What…
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5 Inspiring Ways For Dealing with Failure and Trusting God
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Dealing with failure is hard because we want our story to be dominated by success and winning. It is natural to hope for and expect positive results when we invest time, money, love, emotions, and other valuable resources. Success is a great feeling, but no one is always a winner which is a good thing;…
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