Prayer is simply talking to God. As believers, we have access to God the Father through our relationship with Jesus Christ. Prayer reminds us we are dependent on God for every aspect of our lives and we grow in that relationship by communing with Him in prayer. Donald Whitney reminds us in regards to the spiritual disciplines that prayer is second only to Bible intake in the order of importance. Prayer is not demanding but we are coming before the Lord with open hands to what He knows is ... continue reading...
Elisabeth Elliot’s Eighty/Twenty Rule
We are already a month into the new year, and one of the yearly habits I’ve developed is working through the Revive Our Hearts 30 Day Husband Encouragement Challenge. Instead of doing it alone this year, I’m working through it with the Thankful Homemaker Facebook group. We’re taking one challenge a day to help us to become better encouragers of our husbands. This is a great challenge to do with a friend too. So many times as wives we can get focused more on what our husbands are doing wrong ... continue reading...
25 Thoughtful Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Father's Day is just around the corner, and I'm sure there are some of you out there like me who haven't planned for it. I know my husband and father-in-love are just like me when it comes to gifts. I love gifts of time over a gift purchased. Don't get me wrong, I love bought gifts too, but there is something special about receiving a hand-written letter or drawing from a child or grandchild. Here is a simple, thoughtful gift list to help you in your last-minute plans for Father's Day. Most ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep. 23: Seasons of Waiting
As I’m sharing this episode I’m finding myself in a waiting room on the Lord, and it’s been a long one, and I don’t see an end near. It has reminded me that when I gave myself to Him, I gave up my “right” to be in charge. The reality is we never were in charge anyway; we just came to that understanding when the Lord opened our eyes to His sovereign control over our lives. Even though it is a truth I know or we know, how many times do we want to think that somehow we can effect change in ... continue reading...
Podcast Ep. 17: Our Identity in Christ & What it Looks Like to Cherish Our Husbands
I’m sharing a message with you today that I gave at a sweet friend’s bridal shower. I had the privilege of watching this young woman as a teenager grow into a lovely, godly woman who as I’m now recording this just got married this weekend. I’m excited for the next season the Lord has for her, but I’m also excited for the season the Lord has us all in right now. I had such a problem titling this message, and I think you'll understand why when you listen in. The podcast today isn’t just for ... continue reading...