Thankful Homemaker

Gospel-Driven Encouragement for Homemakers


Waiting on God

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Adult Children Biblical Womanhood Christian Living Contentment Gratitude Mentoring Prayer Spiritual Discipleship Submission Titus 2 Uncategorized

I'm finding myself in a waiting room on the Lord, and it has reminded me that when I gave myself to Him I gave up my "right" to be in charge (we never were in charge anyway we just came to that understanding when He opened our eyes to His sovereign control over our lives).  Even though it is a truth we know, how many times do we want to think that somehow we can effect change in our life situations? So, I am learning as the apostle Paul did that the thorn in my flesh is there to keep me ... continue reading...


Thanking God in the Negative

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Biblical Womanhood Christian Living Communicating with Our Children Communication in Marriage Contentment Encouragement Gratitude Ministry Motherhood Praying for Our Children Uncategorized

The message excerpt I'm sharing below is taken from a radio program that I believe every parent should listen to.  It is by Ney Bailey and she is sharing a program entitled "God is in Your Most Desperate Situation" at Revive Our Hearts. We are reminded that once we become Christians we are still going to deal with difficult situations and because of that, we are going to deal with varying emotions.  Ney reminds us in this message that we are to put our feelings and our trust in the Lord ... continue reading...


Don’t Waste Your Mornings

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Bible Study Biblical Womanhood Christian Living Encouragement Prayer Time Management Uncategorized

  I was listening to Don't Waste Your Mornings Ask Pastor John Podcast and appreciated the wisdom he had to offer on making the most of our mornings. In our technologically minded world we can easily get caught up in checking our phones or email first thing in the morning before we have sat at the feet of our Lord. Some of the reasons Pastor John gave for doing this hit home with me.  I am guilty too many times of checking my phone before checking my Bible.  We may want a ... continue reading...


Dealing with Guilt

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Christian Living Contentment Encouragement Uncategorized

I just finished reading Look at It This Way: Straightforward Wisdom to Put Life in Perspective by Jan Silvious and her chapter entitled, "Feeling Guilty Doesn't Mean You Are", was helpful in determining how to deal with guilt properly. What To Do If You Feel Guilty Jan gave us a way to identify whether the guilt we feel is bad guilt (this can be when someone is trying to make you feel guilty when you're not) or good guilt (that comes from something you've actually done). Below is the tool ... continue reading...


Homemaking 101 Series: Declutter and Organize Your Main Bathroom

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Cleaning Decluttering & Organizing Series Homemaking Homemaking 101 Series Organization Uncategorized

If you've been following along in the Declutter, Organize & Beautify Your Home Series you know we just finished in the kitchen. You can read all the posts in the series here. Our next mission is the main bathroom of our homes.  For me, I'm using my master bathroom as my main bathroom.  We'll be doing the powder room or half bath or whatever you call it where you live in a couple of weeks but this one is dedicated to a full bath in your home.  If you have more than one full bath do them ... continue reading...


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