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.
When You Lose a Friend: 5 Ways to Accept, Heal and Move On
By Mary Rooney Armand |
When you lose a friend it feels unnatural and painful. So, why do we have to lose friends? I wish I didn’t have to answer that question and instead could say, “you don’t have to lose friends, ever”. But that is not the way it is, everyone has lost or will lose a friend. Despite…
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4 Powerful Keys for Overcoming the Sprit of Fear with Faith
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I have lived with fear most of my life. Even as a young girl, I nursed fears and illogical outcomes on a daily basis. Overcoming the spirit of fear always seemed like a good idea but living free from fear felt unattainable. Fear was my constant companion. -Going to sleep meant overcoming the spirit of…
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What is My Spiritual Gift? 7 Powerful Spiritual Gifts and How to Identify Your Spiritual Gift
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Have you wondered, what is my spiritual gift? What does the Bible say about spiritual gifts and why is it important to identify your spiritual gift? When I first learned God offered spiritual gifts the next question was what is my spiritual gift? And then I thought how amazing that the creator of the world…
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Trusting God in Making Decisions: 3 Ways to Make Godly Decisions
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Is it possible to get better at trusting God in making decisions? Does God care about every decision you make? When making decisions, can you learn to release control and believe God will guide you? When making decisions is there more than one choice that could be right? Most of us probably ask ourselves these…
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Who Am I in Christ? 6 Amazing Qualities of Jesus
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Who am I in Christ? Are you questioning your identity especially as it relates to your spiritual life? I didn’t contemplate my identity or who I was in Christ until it seemed everything was falling apart. I thought I knew who I was in Christ and understood my relationship with God until things began to…
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5 Helpful Tips How to Make Good Friends and Keep Them
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I love to talk and make friends. How about you? We have to be intentional with our relationships and work on how to make good friends and keep them. In this article, you will find tips on making good friends and keeping the friends you have. After an exciting day of kindergarten, my son jumped…
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What Does the Bible say About Faithfulness?
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I love the word faithfulness. It is like comfort food for the soul. When someone is faithful it is affirming and validates our sense of belonging and worth. Faithfulness is an unfailing loyalty that is repeatedly demonstrated. When I study what does the Bible say about faithfulness, I become aware of how faithful God has…
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8 Helpful Keys to Spiritual Growth For a Closer Walk with God
By Mary Rooney Armand |
A relationship with Jesus awakens your spirit and changes every part of your life! Because your spiritual health is directly related to your relationship with God, there is no exact formula for spiritual growth. There are helpful keys for how to grow spiritually that help you enjoy a closer walk with God. When I was…
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What is Spiritual Fatigue? 5 Ways to Overcome Spiritual Weariness
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Are you feeling discouraged, disconnected, or disillusioned with your faith? If so, you may be experiencing spiritual fatigue. Spiritual fatigue is feeling tired or exhausted in your Christian journey. Spiritual fatigue is also referred to as spiritual weariness or a lack of strength to push forward; in other words, when you feel spiritually drained, defeated,…
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How to Be a Leader Not a Follower: 6 Powerful Truths
By Mary Rooney Armand |
How to be a leader, not a follower comes naturally to some people, but to the majority of us, it often seems easier to follow the crowd. However, research has shown that everyone can learn how to be a leader, not a follower, and use their influence, abilities, skills, and voice to impact the world…
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