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.
What Does the Bible Say about Encouragement? 5 Inspiring Tips to Build Each Other Up
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Some people naturally know how to encourage others. In their presence, we feel refreshed; they freely offer praise, admiration, and genuine encouragement. When I am around encouragers, I wonder, how are they so kind? Is it possible for all of us to become encouragers? What does the Bible say about encouragement? Expressing encouragement may seem…
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5 Exciting Tips for a Simple Christmas Focused on Christ
By Mary Rooney Armand |
While listening to my friend explain her simple Christmas traditions, I looked around and felt the spirit of Christmas everywhere. Her home looked, smelled, and felt like Christmas. Her family’s interpretation of how to celebrate the holidays without stress and exhausting busyness was intriguing. A simple Christmas sounded like a comforting, freeing idea. I decided…
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How the Bible Can Change Your Life: 4 Benefits of Reading God’s Word
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Are you wondering, how the Bible can change your life? How the word of God completely transforms you? When I was in grade school, I was part of a team that would memorize Bible verses for competition. The training involved sitting on my porch, eating Lemonhead candy while practicing Bible flash cards. I hate to…
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What Makes a Good Friend: 6 Inspiring Qualities
By Mary Rooney Armand |
The saying ‘a good friend is hard to find’ doesn’t seem true when surrounded by good friends; we don’t think about what makes a good friend. But during seasons when friendships are hollow or nonexistent, the saying feels especially painful and true. We have to grow and change to become the kind of people who…
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5 Tips for Finding Your Purpose in God: Discover the Real Purpose in Life
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Finding your purpose in God leads to a better altogether life. Relinquishing control and trusting God with our lives leads to an inspiring, peaceful, and fulfilling journey. But for me, it took time and several wrong turns. Finding purpose took me on many paths with some success and some dead ends. When I finally attached…
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How to Persevere in Faith When You Feel Like Giving Up: 3 Helpful Tips
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Most mornings I exercise on a path near my home and get to practice how to persevere when you feel like giving up! Occasionally, as I head out the door, a neighbor waves and says, “headed for a run, good for you!” It feels good to think people see me as a runner. I think…
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4 Ways for Finding Godly Contentment and Overcome the Need for Seeking Approval
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Godly contentment brings a deep sense of satisfaction that affects every area of life. For a long time, contentment eluded me and I sought satisfaction along paths that led to dead ends. After placing my faith in Christ, a shift began in my spirit. I developed confidence, because of my trust in God, which led…
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How to Get Over the Loss of a Friendship: 5 Helpful Ways to Heal and Move On
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Recovering from the loss of a friendship is difficult and painful. Losing a friend who holds a special place in your life- one with who you shared secrets, hopes, and dreams- affects every part of you spiritually, physically, and emotionally. There is no shortcut to healing from the loss of a friendship because losing a…
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Teaching Kids How to Develop Strong Character
By Mary Rooney Armand |
Teaching kids how to develop strong character is not an easy task for parents. Although most of us would love to be described as a person of strong character, modeling and teaching character to our kids is a difficult job. Strong character is so important to our family, that we have intentionally focused on how…
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What is Identity in Christ? 3 Inspiring Answers to a Life Changing Question
By Mary Rooney Armand |
When I was a little girl, my family attended church regularly and I loved it–feeling God near me, learning Bible verses, and embracing our faith community. I participated in children’s programs, attended camp, and was involved in Youth for Christ. I felt loved and secure in my identity in Christ. During this time, seeds of…
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