The Kitchen Table | May 23rd, 2025

Inside: Inside this week’s Kitchen Table post: a gospel-rich book, a biblically grounded podcast on boundaries, and practical help for grace-filled speech. I’m also sharing thoughts on Christian maturity, AI, and discernment—join me at the table for encouragement and truth.

Pull up a chair, friend. Here are a few simple favorites from my week—encouragement for your heart and home.

Articles to Encourage You

AI Makes Me Doubt Everything @Challies
AI is making it harder to know what’s real anymore—even things that seem trustworthy might not be. Tim Challies reminds us that while AI can give quick answers, it can’t give wisdom, and we need to approach it with discernment, not blind trust.

What is Christian Maturity? @Ligonier Ministries
Christian maturity means growing to be more like Jesus—steadily, not instantly—through God’s Word, the Spirit’s work, and life’s challenges. It’s about staying rooted in Christ, learning from faithful teaching, and letting trials shape us into people who reflect His character more and more each day.

From the Blog Archives

Practical Ways to Cultivate Grace-Filled Speech
Sharing practical, biblical ways to cultivate grace-filled speech—starting with daily time in the Word and prayer, practicing self-control, and being intentional with our words. It’s a reminder that our conversations can reflect Christ’s love when we slow down, listen well, and speak with kindness and purpose.

From My Bookshelf to Yours

A Gospel Primer for Christians: Learning to See the Glories of God’s Love by Milton Vincent
This little book has been such a help in keeping my heart anchored in the truths of the gospel. A Gospel Primer for Christians by Milton Vincent is one I return to again and again—it reminds me that the gospel isn’t just how we begin the Christian life, it’s how we grow every day in Christ.

This Week’s Favorite

Joyful Journey Podcast – I’ve really appreciated this podcast for how it points listeners back to biblical truth in everyday areas of life. Their episode on boundaries was especially helpful—it’s a topic that comes up a lot in Christian circles, and this conversation brought clarity and Scripture to the discussion. Give it a listen! There are lots of helpful resources linked in the show notes too.

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Thanks for joining me at the table this week. You can find past Kitchen Table posts here. I’m always grateful for this little online space where we can encourage one another in Christ. If you’d like to stay in touch and never miss a post, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. I’d love to keep in touch.

~ Marci

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