The “If Only” Syndrome: Finding Contentment in Christ Instead of Circumstances
Inside: It’s easy to tie our happiness to an “if only.” Contentment comes from resting in God’s providence and remembering Jesus is enough. It can be so easy to tie…
Christian Living
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Be Still Before God: Encouragement for Busy and Distracted Hearts
Inside: Anytime with the Lord is better than no time. A few thoughts on choosing the good portion when your days are full. “But the Lord answered her, ‘Martha, Martha,…
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EP 190: Busyness Is Not Godliness | Walking Closely with Christ
Inside: The Christian life was never meant to be lived by constantly trying to keep up. We were meant to walk closely with Christ and depend on Him day by…
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Remembering Our Dear Papa
Inside: Remembering our dear Papa, a simple, faithful life that pointed so many of us to Jesus. We miss him so very much. Our dear Papa went home to be…
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Walking in Childlike Faith
Inside: My heart can go so quickly into self-reliance mode. What it looks like to come to Jesus with childlike dependence. “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and…
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EP 189: What Does It Mean to Be the Aroma of Christ? (2 Corinthians 2:14–16)
Inside: The aroma of Christ is often most evident in the ordinary moments of faithfulness, repentance, grace, and love at home. I recently finished reading through 2 Corinthians, and I’ve…
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EP 188: Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents
Inside: Walking through caring for aging parents with biblical truth, personal reflection, and encouragement to be faithful right where God has you. Walking Through Caring for Aging Parents Doug and…
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Cherishing Alone Time With Your Husband
Inside: A few honest thoughts on choosing intentional time with your husband. (This post was originally posted on 6/5/2013 and updated on 3/10/26 .Just a note this was a vacation…
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EP 187: Reclaiming Ordinary Life in a Distracted World
Inside: In a world that moves so quickly, small, intentional choices help us slow down and truly be present. Slowing Down Enough to Notice My husband and I have been…
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EP 186: Encouraging Your Husband’s Leadership in the Home with Doug Ferrell
Inside: How can we be for our husbands and strengthen their leadership in practical, biblical ways? Encouraging Your Husband’s Leadership A Gospel Conversation with Doug Ferrell 🥰 In this special…
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When Biblical Submission in Marriage Feels Difficult
Inside: When submission feels hard: common struggles Christian wives face and how to think through them biblically. Biblical submission in marriage is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally loaded…
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Ways Our Words Can Give Grace to Those Who Hear (Ephesians 4:29-32)
Inside: Thoughts from my journal on Ephesians 4:29–32 and how the Lord is teaching me to speak with grace, even with those closest to me. 29 Let no corrupting talk come…
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EP 185: Life Lately at Our House
Inside: Sharing a life update on Bible reading, homemaking, planning, marriage, and what this season looks like around our home. As we step into a new year, I’ve found myself…
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Planning with Purpose: Spiritual Priorities for the New Year
Inside: As we begin a new year, I’m sharing a simple, biblical way to think about planning, faithfulness, and spiritual priorities. At the start of a new year, we usually…
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10 Questions to Ask Yourself at the Start of a New Year
Inside: These are great questions to print out and tuck in your Bible for your own personal time of reflection or good discussion questions to work through together as a…
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Choosing a Mary Heart in a Martha Season
Inside: This Christmas, let’s choose the better thing, sitting at the feet of Jesus, worshiping Him, serving with love, and treasuring His presence above all. You can listen to the…
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The Importance of Home: Why Your Everyday Faithfulness Matters
Inside: Home is where we live out the gospel in simple, ordinary ways. God uses your ordinary moments to build eternal things. Why the Home Matters As I think about…
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A Weary World Rejoices
Inside: “A weary world rejoices.” Christmas isn’t about trying harder. It’s about coming to Jesus because we needed a Savior. Our Christmas Tea theme at church this year is O Holy…
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