Inside: Gossip is a harmful sin often overlooked, but our words have the power to bring life or death to relationships. Join us as we explore what the Bible says about gossip and practical ways to guard our speech to build others up with grace. Gossip is a prevalent and poisonous sin that is often…
Inside: Discover how to cultivate grace-filled speech with biblical wisdom and practical tips. Learn how to use your words to honor God and uplift those around you in everyday conversations. Practical Ways to Cultivate Grace-Filled Speech In our recent podcast, Episode 164: Resisting Gossip: Using Words to Build Up, we delved into the challenging topic…
Inside: We’re exploring the benefits and challenges of our digital lives and walking through some practical tips to use our tech wisely and intentionally technology in a way that aligns with the gospel, enhances our walk with Christ, and doesn’t hinder it. Wisely Navigating Our Technology In today’s world, our smartphones have become almost indispensable….
Inside: In this episode, we delve into biblical hospitality, emphasizing its value in building relationships, making others feel welcome, and always pointing them to Christ. We discuss it as a lifestyle of service, share practical tips, and explore ways to involve our children, all while keeping gatherings stress-free and enjoyable. Today, we’re diving into the…
My hope today is to give you a bit of inspiration as you plan for Mother’s Day with some thoughtful gift ideas. These are great gift ideas for the women in your life any time of year, from birthdays to holidays to just because you love them. Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and…
Inside: A handpicked selection of inspiring books perfect as gifts for Christian college and high school graduates. These books cover a range of topics, including Christian productivity, theology, understanding God’s will, and more. With graduation season upon us, we find ourselves searching for gifts with profound meaning. For graduates professing the Christian faith, we aim…
Inside: Sharing updates on the podcast and blog, what my current time in the Word looks like, and a few of my favorite things. This episode differs from my usual podcasts as it delves more personally into my thoughts about the blog and podcast and some upcoming changes, along with some things in my life…
Inside: Moms, our days are busy, and before we know it, our heads are hitting the pillow, and we realize we haven’t spent any time in God’s Word. Daily reading of our Bible is essential, but we also need to take the time to study God’s Word. All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful…
Inside: We’re grieving the loss of my sweet mother-in-law—but rejoicing in the hope of heaven. Thank you for your prayers as we take time to rest and remember God’s faithfulness. Originally written on June 24, 2012 – You can read more at Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents Part One & Biblically Caring for Our…
Inside: I’m back with updates on my favorite reads from 2023, including reviews of my top ten picks. I’ve also included my reading list for 2024! Another year has passed, and I’m back to update my list of favorite reads. Although I didn’t manage to read all the books I planned to at the start…
Inside: Setting spiritual priorities through a biblical lens helps us focus on glorifying God in every aspect of our lives. We will discuss the impact of such priorities on our daily spiritual growth and provide practical tips for setting and achieving spiritual goals. As we usher in the New Year, many of us have goal-setting…
Inside: I share about a season when we welcomed my husband’s aging parents into our home and what that looked like practically and spiritually. It’s a reflection on the call to honor our parents and the many ways the Lord uses these moments to sanctify and bless us. Note from Marci: This post is from…
Inside: God’s Word, prayer, and fellowship are gifts from the Lord. He uses these to graciously shape us into Christ’s image, strengthen our faith, and grow us in godliness. As believers in Christ, we are called to be holy, just as God is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16). This journey of sanctification, this pursuit of godliness,…
Inside: Discover meaningful presents that celebrate the birth of Jesus with our Christ-focused gift guide. Share the gift of faith, hope, and love this Christmas. Christmas shopping can get overwhelming, and I want to help you (and myself) make it less complicated. I love to find gifts for family and friends that point to Jesus. This will…
Inside: As we walk through Colossians 3:1-4, we will discuss the importance of setting our minds on things above, walk through what it means to live our lives hidden with Christ in God, and the transformative effect this has on our earthly and eternal lives. Every podcast episode ends with the words, “Jesus is enough.”…
Inside: Sharing simple Thanksgiving planning and traditions to keep Christ at the center of your family’s celebration. The most wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving is almost upon us. As I was sitting and planning the celebration for our family, I wanted to share a few thoughts about how I’ve simplified this celebration for our family while…
Inside: The sin of grumbling or complaining, whether silently or aloud, is a sin against the Lord. It implies that, at that moment, I am saying Jesus is not enough. It’s interesting how I can read about the children of Exodus complaining and forgetting all about God’s great deliverance and provision for them and shake…
Inside: When your husband sins, how do you respond? This grace-filled post offers biblical encouragement for Christian wives to walk in love, humility, and truth. After being married for almost forty years—and spending more than half of those as believers—Doug and I have walked through many seasons together. We’ve faced our fair share of sin, both our…
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