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 remind myself that I first heard from Elisabeth Elliot, "Do the Next Thing." The poem where Mrs. Elliot first heard those words was written by Mr. George A. Paull (scroll a bit from the beginning of the book linked), and it was from a book written by Eleanor Amerman Sutphen titled, Ye Nexte Thynge. You can read part of the episode below (5 ... continue reading...
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 purposes in the midst of our ordinary days. In today's episode, my hope is for us to capture the reality of God's hand in every aspect of our lives as homemakers. There is purpose being worked out in our typical day to day life. God is always ... 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 on this earth. You can read the shortened version of the episode (5 minutes) or listen in to the podcast (24 minutes), where I share more information: Listen to the Podcast Below or Subscribe on Your Favorite App: Related Links The ... continue reading...
10 Favorite Bible Study Apps for Christian Women
My smartphone has made it convenient to read and study God’s Word at home or on the go. My husband and I travel frequently, and I have appreciated the ease of Bible study apps to take my home library with me without packing three extra suitcases ;). Below are listed my top used apps to spend time digging into God’s Word. Some of the apps I use daily, others weekly, and some on occasion when the need fits. I’m an IOS user, so I appreciate being able to sync between my iPhone and ... continue reading...
Spiritual Priorities for the New Year
I am a calendar and planner lover. I love lists and making goals and seeking to make the most of my days. I'm also aware of how easy it is to become overwhelmed, miserable, and really exhausted when I don't have a good plan in place to make the most of my days. You can read the post below or listen in to the podcast where I share more information: I want to share today a system I've used for years on planning my spiritual priorities for the year. It has ... continue reading...