Inside: Is your prayer life feeling dry or stuck? This gentle reminder from John Piper encouraged my heart—and I hope it does the same for yours. We’ve spent a lot of time walking through the Sermon on the Mount on the podcast, and though we wrapped up the series about a year ago, I often find myself…
Inside: We don’t always get what we ask for in prayer—but in His grace, God gives us something better. This moving letter reminds us how He shapes our hearts through unexpected answers. Sometimes the answers to our prayers don’t come the way we imagined. This letter, attributed to a Civil War soldier, captures the kind…
Inside: As we spend time with the Lord and continue to bring ourselves before Him, He makes us more like Jesus. How many times have you started a project and didn’t finish it? A book and only read part of it? A bible reading plan and just stopped in the middle of it? What about…
We begin our next section as we work through the Sermon on the Mount, warning us not to be like the hypocrites. Our reminder in this next section is still for us not to do our righteous deeds to be seen by men, and this includes our prayer life. Matthew 6:5-15: 5 “And when you pray,…
I had a friend recently ask me for a book recommendation on prayer, and as I was pondering which of my favorites to share with her, this idea to share my top favorites came about. Out of all the emails and messages I get, most of them are regarding book recommendations so over the next…
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…
Inside: I’m sharing a favorite prayer from the Valley of Vision Puritan Prayer book that has been impactful in my walk with the Lord and in my prayer life. I’m sharing today from a well-loved book that has been impactful in my prayer life: The Valley of Vision: A Collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions by…
God’s Word reminds us: I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. ~ John 15:5 “apart from me you can do nothing” is a continual reminder that I am utterly dependent…
I have appreciated The Valley Of Vision – A Collection of Puritan Prayer and Devotions to lead me in my morning prayer time. I’m sharing a beautiful reminder today of our need for Jesus. When you get a quiet moment read and pray over these words: Need of Jesus LORD JESUS, I am blind, be…
I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing. ~ John 15:5 In the verse above “apart from me you can do nothing” is a continual reminder that I am utterly dependent…
Inside: So often, we don’t know where to begin in praying for our husband. This scripture-based prayer has been one I pray for him daily. I’m so thankful to the Lord for the gift of my husband. He is a man who loves the Lord and desires to do all things to please Him. May I…
I know I utter the words every parent does when their child celebrates another birthday, “where has the time gone???” It seems like yesterday that we were just buckling in car seats and still eating in high chairs but this little boy the Lord has gifted our family with is now a man. I have…
So thankful to the Lord for the gift of my husband. He truly is a man who loves the Lord and desires to do all things to please Him. May I remind him today how much I love him, honor him and respect him. May I do him good and not harm all the…
Inside: A gentle reminder that only a few things are truly important—and none of them are wasted when they’re done unto the Lord. I often share how thankful I am for the life and ministry of Elisabeth Elliot—she has been such a steady voice of truth and encouragement in my walk with the Lord. Even…
Inside: 30 simple ways to enjoy summer with purpose—grow spiritually, care for your home & family, and savor the season as a gift from the Lord. Includes a free planning guide! As we head into summer, I want to share some simple ideas to help us be intentional with this season. And to go along…
Inside: Real-life glimpses of how 11 Christian women spend time in God’s Word — honest, simple, grace-filled routines for every season. 💛 We all know how important it is to spend time in God’s Word—but what does that actually look like in real life? This episode of the podcast is extra special to me. I…
Inside: Homemaking is more than chores—it’s a life-giving ministry. A reminder that the atmosphere we create at home can reflect Christ and bring peace and joy. A Sacred Calling in the Home Mamas, the Lord has entrusted us with a sacred calling—not just in the practical work of running a household, but in shaping the…
Inside: Inside this week’s Kitchen Table post: a gospel-rich book, a biblically grounded podcast on boundaries, and practical help for grace-filled speech. I’m also sharing thoughts on Christian maturity, AI, and discernment—join me at the table for encouragement and truth. Pull up a chair, friend. Here are a few simple favorites from my week—encouragement for…
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