So often, the passage in Luke 10:38-42 describing the scene of Mary and Martha only highlights Martha being corrected, and we miss out on so much more of Martha and Mary's character. There were some issues with Martha's attitude, but I appreciated the quote below from J.C. Ryle on these two sisters who "both loved Jesus—and Jesus loved both of them." It's a good reminder for us all to remember, there are many varying personalities and strengths that make up the family of God. We need ... continue reading...
EP 82: Encouraging Your Husband {Elisabeth Elliot’s 80/20 Rule}
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. You can read the post below in (5 minutes) or listen in to the podcast (20 minutes) where I share more content. Related Links: Romancing Your Husband The Impact of Encouraging Your Husband Marriage Series - Posts & Podcasts 30 Day Husband and Encouragement Challenge EP 69: Preaching the Gospel to Yourself Thankful ... continue reading...
EP 80: Do the Next Thing {A Reminder from Elisabeth Elliot}
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...