Inside: Do the Next Thing has been a favorite saying of mine from Elisabeth Elliot, and I thought we could use a little encouragement from her words today. 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…
My hope today is to give you a bit of inspiration as you plan for Father’s Day with some thoughtful gift ideas. These are great gift ideas for the men in your life any time of year from birthdays to holidays to just because you love them. You can listen to the podcast which has…
Summer is upon us, and I know how quickly our schedules can fill up. We can easily get caught up in a flurry of activity and miss out on enjoying our time together as a family. Below are some ideas adapted from Little House on the Freeway by Tim Kimmel. This book would be a…
Has memorizing a longer passage on scripture been on your list of things to do? I’d love you to join us in memorizing Romans 8 as a group. We’ve been working through a study on contentment in our Thankful Homemaker Facebook group and Romans chapter 8 keeps surfacing in each lesson. By the recommendation of…
Preaching the gospel to yourself. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard and we all agree with but deep down we’re like, okay what does that really look like? Or how do I make that practical in my day-to-day life when my marriage is hard? Or the kids are out of control? Or there’s an illness in…
My smartphone has made it convenient to read and study God’s Word at home or on the go. My husband and I travel frequently, and I have appreciated the ease of Bible study apps to take my home library with me without packing three extra suitcases ;). Below are listed my top used apps to…
So many times, we can go about our day and not take the time to “consider our ways” (Haggai 1:5). Donald Whitney has shared 10 Questions to help you pause and ponder the direction your life is going. These are great questions to print out and tuck in your Bible for your own personal time of…
I am a calendar and planner lover. I love lists and making goals and seeking to make the most of my days. I’m also aware of how easy it is to become overwhelmed, miserable, and really exhausted when I don’t have a good plan in place to make the most of my days. You…
With the holiday season before us, many of us may find ourselves around people who can be a challenge to communicate without it turning into a heated discussion. We may be the ones challenging to communicate with. You can read the post below (5 minutes) or listen in to the podcast, where I share a bit…
Inside: Ingratitude is a sin that fails to acknowledge God as the giver of all things. Gratitude is an attitude that honors God. It acknowledges that He is the giver of all things. My heart doesn’t tend to go towards giving thanks during difficult circumstances in my life. Honestly, my heart doesn’t automatically go to…
Inside: A simple Christ-focused Thanksgiving planning guide with the hope that your family will feast on the abundant grace of God. The wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving is upon us, and as Christians, it should be a time of not just feasting on food but feasting on the abundant grace of God we have been shown…
Inside: 20 Ways to Find Time with the Lord When Your Days are Crazy Busy. {Free PDF Download} As homemakers, there is much on our plates, and you can find it difficult to squeeze in time with the Lord on a daily basis. One of the aspects of the life of Christ that stands out…
Have you ever been kind to someone outwardly, all the while you were harboring bitterness or anger towards them on the inside? What about thinking the best of others? I fight a critical spirit, and it’s an area I continually pray for the Lord to work in my heart to not judge the motives of…
Inside: As homemakers, we desire to be productive and accomplish much in the time we’re given. What is the best use of our time? How do we determine the best use of our time? Amid the mundane moments of our daily lives, we must recognize that the work the Lord has entrusted us with in…
Inside: What does it look like to live a fruitful life in the empty nest years? What do I do now? What does my day-to-day life look like? Am I needed anymore? These are questions that raced through my mind as the empty nest season approached and was quickly upon me. What does it look…
Fasting is a way to show the Lord we enjoy Him more than His gifts. It turns our focus on Jesus because we know He is the only one who can satisfy our spiritual hunger. We desire to be filled with the Lord. You can read the post below or listen in to the podcast where…
I’m continually communicating with busy homemakers to see areas that they are struggling in and need some guidance and encouragement. You are not alone, I’ve been there and I want to help you see the purpose and importance of your calling as a wife, mother, and homemaker. Our purpose here at Thankful Homemaker is…
We are called in Ephesians 4:29 to respond with words that give grace, encourage, and build up. This includes those hard moments when our kids are sinfully disobedient. You can read the post below or listen in to the podcast where I share a bit more content. Listen and Download the Podcast: Find…
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