I love reading the prison prayers of Paul (Ephesians 1:15-23, 3:14-21; Philippians 1:9-11, Colossians 1:9-12) because we see the heart of what the apostle desired for us. Amid this trial, Paul didn't pray the believers in Ephesus or Philippi would live their best life now. He didn't pray for material blessings, but his focus was on the spiritual and the unlimited and glorious blessings ... continue reading...
Podcasts
EP 79: Homemaking Matters: A Good God Working Out His Purposes in the Midst of Our Ordinary Days
We rarely take the time to consider how our work in our homes matters, and we can struggle to discover purpose amid what seems to be mundane tasks we handle day after day. I can assure you, our Homemaking Matters. Our good God is working out His ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 78: Where is My Hope?
As Christians, we know we are going to face difficulties in this life (1 Peter 1:6-7). We are going to deal with failure and discouragement and become more and more aware of our weaknesses and the indwelling sin still within us as we walk ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 77: Simple Summertime Meal Planning Tips
"Take a little time to make ordinary things extraordinary." ~ Emilie Barnes ~ Summer is a natural time for me to get off my routine of menu planning. In the winter, we're more apt to stick to a schedule, but summer brings about ... continue reading...
Pocast EP 76: 25 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas
My hope today is to give you a bit of inspiration as you plan for Father's Day with some thoughtful gift ideas. These are great gift ideas for the men in your life any time of year from birthdays to holidays to just because you love ... continue reading...
Homemaking
EP 79: Homemaking Matters: A Good God Working Out His Purposes in the Midst of Our Ordinary Days
We rarely take the time to consider how our work in our homes matters, and we can struggle to discover purpose amid what seems to be mundane tasks we handle day after day. I can assure you, our Homemaking Matters. Our good God is working out His ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 77: Simple Summertime Meal Planning Tips
"Take a little time to make ordinary things extraordinary." ~ Emilie Barnes ~ Summer is a natural time for me to get off my routine of menu planning. In the winter, we're more apt to stick to a schedule, but summer brings about ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 72: One Thing is Necessary
My husband and I have been reading through Sinclair Ferguson's devotional, To Seek and To Save: Daily Reflections on the Road to the Cross. One of the past readings was quite convicting because it reflects much of my Martha personality. I ... continue reading...
Video: Serving the Lord in Our Mundane Moments
Our lives are lived in the mundane moments. It's in the dishes and laundry and caring for our families where we find ourselves spending most of our days. There are always messes to clean up, bills to pay, emails to answer, needs to be met, phone ... continue reading...
Marriage
Pocast EP 76: 25 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas
My hope today is to give you a bit of inspiration as you plan for Father's Day with some thoughtful gift ideas. These are great gift ideas for the men in your life any time of year from birthdays to holidays to just because you love ... continue reading...
25 Ways to Enjoy Your Family
Summer is upon us, and I know how quickly our schedules can fill up. We can easily get caught up in a flurry of activity and miss out on enjoying our time together as a family. Below are some ideas adapted from Little House on the ... continue reading...
Podcast EP 75: The Lord Appoints Our Portion
God’s providence at work in my life should be one of my greatest securities in this life. Knowing that nothing is by chance or fate, but all is being worked in and through my life through a good God who knows me better than I know myself. The Lord is ... continue reading...
Fruitful Living in the Empty Nest Years
What does it look like to live a fruitful life in the empty nest years? What do I do now? What does my day to day life look like? Am I needed anymore? These are questions that raced through my mind as the empty nest season approached ... continue reading...
