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So many times as wives, we can focus more on what our husbands are doing wrong instead of focusing our hearts on what they are doing right. @mferrell
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EP 82: Encouraging Your Husband {Elisabeth Elliot’s 80/20 Rule}

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: So many times as wives, we can focus more on what our husbands are doing wrong instead of what they’re doing right. In this episode, we’ll explore the 80/20 rule and dive into practical ways to extend grace, encourage, and build up our husbands. Today, we’re diving into a topic that’s very close to…

Having a quiet time with the Lord every day is absolutely essential if you expect to grow spiritually. But you have to plan it. It won't "just happen." @mferrell
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EP 81: Elisabeth Elliot on Hints for a Quiet Time

ByMarci Ferrell

  As Christians, we all desire to grow more and more into the image of Jesus. We want to “keep killing sin”, we want to “love others as we love ourselves” and mostly we want to know and love Jesus more because all those other good things will follow if that is our first pursuit….

"Do the Next Thing" has been a favorite saying of mine from Elisabeth Elliot and I thought we could use a little encouragement from her words today.  @mferrell
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Do the Next Thing {A Reminder from Elisabeth Elliot}

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: Do the Next Thing has been a favorite saying of mine from Elisabeth Elliot, and I thought we could use a little encouragement from her words today.  My heart can get too easily overwhelmed when my task list begins to look longer than the hours in my day. I’m sharing a favorite saying I…

Journaling Tips from Elisabeth Elliot
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Journaling Tips from Elisabeth Elliot

ByMarci Ferrell

  Journaling is often viewed as just a way to remember or keep track of life’s events. Many people who aren’t Christians keep a journal. As a Christian, I’ve been thankful to keep spiritual journals (consistently at times and inconsistently at times) because it has helped me see God’s grace and mercy at work in…

A woman in a cozy cream sweater holding a coffee mug beside an open Bible and journal, symbolizing quiet time with the Lord and simple, faithful living.
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EP 178: Only A Few Things Are Important: Anchoring Your Heart in What Matters Most

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: A gentle reminder that only a few things are truly important—and none of them are wasted when they’re done unto the Lord. I often share how thankful I am for the life and ministry of Elisabeth Elliot—she has been such a steady voice of truth and encouragement in my walk with the Lord. Even…

A mother in a mustard-colored top sits at a wooden table with her two young daughters, reading and discussing the Bible together. One child, in a blue dress, eagerly turns a page while the other, in pink, sits on her mother’s lap. Sunlight filters through an outdoor setting with potted plants in the background. A warm, joyful moment of teaching and learning God’s Word, reflecting the theme of walking in wisdom in everyday life.
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EP 171: Walking in Wisdom: Practical Steps for Everyday Faith

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: Walking in wisdom isn’t just about big decisions—it’s about faithfulness in the small, everyday moments. From how we use our time to how we respond to interruptions, wisdom shapes our routines, relationships, and choices.  If you’ve ever struggled to balance your responsibilities with faithfulness, this post is for you. We’re continuing our three-part series on…

Gossip is a prevalent and poisonous sin that is so often not dealt with. Our words have power—they can bring death or life to our relationships.
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EP 164: Resisting Gossip: Using Words to Build Up 

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: Gossip is a harmful sin often overlooked, but our words have the power to bring life or death to relationships. Join us as we explore what the Bible says about gossip and practical ways to guard our speech to build others up with grace. Gossip is a prevalent and poisonous sin that is often…

Whether you're a new homemaker or a seasoned one, we all desire to find joy in caring for our homes and to do all our work as unto the Lord. Here are some simple encouragements to help you in the care of your home. 
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EP 148: Managing Your Home: Simple Tips for Time Management, Cleaning, Laundry, and Organization

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: Whether you’re a new homemaker or a seasoned one, we all desire to find joy in caring for our homes and to do all our work as unto the Lord. Here are some simple encouragements to help you in the care of your home.  One question that often appears in my email or my…

Inside: Christ-Focused Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list.
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2022 Christ-Focused Christmas Gift Guide for the Whole Family

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: Christ-Focused Christmas gift ideas for everyone on your list. Christmas shopping can get overwhelming, and I want to help you (and myself) make it less complicated. I love to find gifts for family and friends that point to Jesus. This will not be your typical Christmas gift guide but one I hope will help you and…

Lovingly Giving and Accepting Correction
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EP 120: Lovingly Giving and Accepting Correction

ByMarci Ferrell

I don’t know about you, but I don’t always take correction well initially. Usually, I come around, but sometimes it takes me much longer than it should. Pride is such an ugly sin, isn’t it?? Proverbs 15:32 tells us:Whoever ignores instruction despises himself, but he who listens to reproof gains intelligence. Well, I would like…

My Top Ten Devotionals for Christian Women @thankfulhomemaker
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My Top 10 Devotionals for Christian Women

ByMarci Ferrell

Having a good, solid devotional on hand to supplement your Bible reading is a nice addition to your daily time with the Lord. I like to start my time in the Word by praying and then reading a devotional before digging into my Bible. It just seems to set my heart in a place of…

God’s law is so clear in how it calls for purity and integrity in how we think about others. Remaining pure and obeying our Lord has to begin in our hearts. No adultery means no lust.
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EP 115: Dealing with Adulterous Hearts (Matthew 5:27-30 – Sermon on the Mount Series)

ByMarci Ferrell

We live in a culture today that is obsessed with sex and sensuality. From tv ads, magazines at grocery store checkouts, perfume ads, images of women in their undergarments in store windows, to the songs on the radio that glamorize infidelity—how is it possible to live a life of purity in such a society? Jesus…

Do you, as a Christian, plan your days so you’re using your time wisely (Ephesians 5:15-16)? We don’t just want to live to get things done or get the most things done; we want to get done what we should be focusing on or prioritizing.
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EP 111: Getting Things Done: A Walk Through Ephesians 5:15-16

ByMarci Ferrell

We want to get things done. We want our days to be productive. Deep down, we always want to get all those items on our to-do list checked off, which rarely happens. We may have days or seasons where we’re productive and on top of things, and there are other seasons where we feel like…

10 Homemaking Books | Favorite Book Recommendations
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10 Helpful Homemaking Books

ByMarci Ferrell

Inside: Looking for encouragement and practical wisdom in your homemaking? I’ve put together a list of 10 helpful homemaking books that have been a blessing in my own life. Whether you’re seeking biblical encouragement, organizational tips, or a fresh perspective on the beauty of caring for your home, these books will inspire and equip you…

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