Mary Rooney Armand
Mary Rooney Armand is an Author, Speaker, and Creator of the faith-based blog ButterflyLiving.org. She helps others grow in their intimacy with Christ and thrive in their relationships. Her work is featured on multiple websites including Women 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 New Orleans and are the parents of four children, a new daughter-in-law, and two dogs! Connect with Mary on Instagram or Facebook.
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 |
When your spirit is awakened by a connection to Jesus, it 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. But I have found some keys for how to grow spiritually that helped me enjoy a closer walk…
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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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4 Powerful Ways to Pray Specifically
By Mary Rooney Armand |
I have prayed to God my entire life, but have not always thought to pray specifically. When I keep my talks with God vague, it is because to pray specifically exposes my vulnerability; similar to when a friend asks how you are doing and you don’t reveal the whole truth. When we pray we are…
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How to Learn from Mistakes: 6 Ways God Redeems Your Mistakes
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Unfortunately, we all make mistakes. I have made my fair share of mistakes which has fueled my determination to figure out how to learn from mistakes. When you believe God redeems mistakes and you are committed to learning from mistakes, it eases the discomfort mistakes cause. You can get past feelings of disappointment and disillusionment…
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The Importance of Forgiveness: 5 Powerful Ways to Forgive
By Mary Rooney Armand |
The importance of forgiveness can not be overstated. Forgiving ourselves and others is like watering parched, dry soil; forgiveness softens and renews your spirit and brings you back to life. Forgiveness is vital to your spiritual, emotional, and mental health, and the foundation for long-lasting healthy relationships. Offense happens in every relationship because we are…
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How to Develop Healthy Boundaries: 8 Powerful Ways
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Learning how to develop healthy boundaries is an investment impacting every area of our lives. Boundaries allow us to function freely within the guides we set for ourselves. Understanding how to develop healthy boundaries in relationships is more difficult, especially with people we love. The boundary lines in our closest relationships often get blurred and…
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Learning How to Get Over Disappointment: 4 Helpful Tips and Bible Verses
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Almost every day we are presented with opportunities to learn how to get over disappointment. I am an optimist by nature, and feeling disappointed is not something I particularly enjoy. But disappointment in life comes just like dirty laundry, toothaches, and other disruptions and changes. One story reminds me of the importance of learning how…
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How to Build Positive, Healthy Relationships: 6 Helpful Tips
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Sitting in my car crying, feeling somewhat hopeless, a thought hit me. I did not have positive, healthy relationships in my life. My relationships were shallow and a little self-serving. Realizing you need more positive relationships is hard to accept, but at 22 with the excitement of life in front of me, it was an…
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