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I'm addressing when we have a critical or judgmental spirit against others and I'm specifically talking when it is against our brothers and sisters in the faith. @mferrell

Dealing with Our Critical Spirits

Inside: Our discussion today is about when we have a critical or judgmental spirit against others, and I’m specifically talking about when it is against our brothers and sisters in…

Thoughts on Contentment

We have been on the road for quite awhile and that has given me some time to tackle my growing book list. The Greener Grass Conspiracy: Finding Contentment on Your…

Simple Iced Vanilla Latte

We have had quite a bit of fun trying to make our own barista style coffee drinks at home and this Iced Vanilla Latte has become a favorite for anytime…

Let me share some simple tips that have helped me to always have a home that is tidy - not perfect - but tidy. @mferrell

10 Simple Habits to Having an {almost} Always Clean Home

Inside: Sharing some simple tips that have helped me to always have a home that is tidy – not perfect – but tidy. I have a confession to make. I used…

"do we really live our lives with Jesus at the center?" @mferrell

Jesus is the Center

A simple title – Jesus is the Center – and a basic theological point we all know as Christians but the question I’m asking myself today, and I hope you…

Can We Offer Grace to One Another?

Today and the days following: Can you offer grace to your sister in the faith and not make your standard her standard? The Bible is our standard and we…

Working for the Lord

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the…

Women in the Work World

Sharing some helpful thoughts for women in the work world or those pondering going back to work from Elisabeth Elliot and Carolyn Mahaney: “Because I want to be faithful to…

Giving Thanks to God in All Things

15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. 16 Let the message of Christ dwell among you…

A Birthday Prayer for My Son

I know I utter the words every parent does when their child celebrates another birthday, “where has the time gone???” It seems like yesterday that we were just buckling in…

Simple Summer Salad Combinations & Vinaigrette Dressings

I do enjoy summertime with the abundance of fresh produce whether through a home garden, CSA, Farmer’s Markets or your local grocery store. I didn’t used to be a salad…

Family Vacations, Saving the Memories & The Gospel

It’s that time of year again when families hit the road. Our family has always loved to travel and when we started homeschooling we loved the freedom it gave us…

Most important, continue to point them to the one who loves more than even we do - Jesus Christ. May their communication with Him through His Word be the most influential in their life! @mferrell

Building Better Communication With Your Teen

“The finest art of communication is not learning how to express your thoughts. It is learning how to draw out the thoughts of another.“~Tedd Tripp Do you find yourself having…

Boasting is a Sin Rooted in Pride: Let’s Tear it Down

Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant” ~1 Corinthians 13:4 (emphasis mine) We’re going to talk about ourselves today…

Can You Explain the Gospel if You Only Had a Minute?

We’ve been reading The Gospel and Personal Evangelism together as a family and church family. It is a book every believer should read – yearly. So, what…