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. Even though it is a truth we know, how many times do we want to think that somehow we can effect change in our…
Ladies I am so excited to finally be able to share with you a project I’ve been working on these past several months. Jami from a Young Wife’s Guide has put together a sweet team of bloggers in an online conference to encourage you in your role as a wife and mother and homemaker. It…
When our families go through battles with illness we know, as the mom, there seem to be no sick days for us. We may have restful days as we battle through the illness, but the needs of the home seem to await us until we are feeling better. Times of difficult trials can also place a…
This week I’m sharing some articles from around the web that may be a help to those with difficult situations with teens or young adults in their homes. I am praying these links may be a help and an encouragement to you to stay focused on the Lord and continue to pour forth love,…
How are you doing on your first mission for your kitchen this month? I have organized drawers, cleared countertops and took care of my sink area. Are we ready to tackle cupboards, the kitchen table and the dreaded refrigerator? If you are new to the Decluttering & Organizing Series you can visit our first kitchen post here and…
We cherish summertime in Wisconsin since it only is here for a week ;). One of our favorite summertime treats are homemade milkshakes. My son is an ice cream connoisseur. On Christmas, we bought him a Hamilton Beach Drink Master so he could make milkshakes that were the perfect consistency. I have to admit it…
“The simple truth – every day is precious. When it’s gone, it never comes back to you.” ~ Emilie Barnes I know what you’re thinking, another post on morning routines or evening routines. Is it really needed? This is one of the areas I get the most emails about: “How do I make the most…
My Favorite Resources To Share: I get asked so frequently what my favorite resources so I want to share them with you in one area, and I will continue to update as I add new ones. If there is a post that I wrote about a particular resource, I will try and link it….
Our lives as Christians in this fallen world are a battle (Ephesians 6:10-20). The devil doesn’t want to see our churches thrive with loving relationships that are filled with godliness, grace, encouragement and forgiveness. He desires to see us torn apart, battling, and waging war against each other because if we’re so caught up in…
A sip of coffee and being cozied up by the fireplace in the mornings and I’m ready to sit at the feet of the Lord and glean from His Word. My time in the mornings continues to vary over the years as to what and how I read various parts of Scripture and what books…
In the busyness and mundaneness of our lives we can forget to take a moment to let our family know how special they are to us. How easy it can be to forget to greet someone when they come home or say goodbye to them when they’re leaving. We wouldn’t do that to guests…
We were visiting with some friends the other night and talking about interacting especially with the young adults at church. Sometimes it is hard because our interests are so different and you just want to start a conversation that is more than just about the weather. My husband (have I mentioned how…
My husband and I find ourselves in this next season of our lives with grown children. We are in a stage where our children are having children and we still have a son at home that we are continuing to prepare for the next role he will take on as a husband and father one day….
yet you do not know what tomorrow will bring. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. James 4:14 I am a type A personality. I tend to get so focused on the tasks before me that sometimes I don’t respond well to the relationship…
“Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18 “Thanksgiving should never be lacking in a Christian life. It is not enough to observe one day in the year for ‘Thanksgiving’ although that is a beautiful thing to do. Nor is it enough to put a…
A Note from Marci: Ladies I have been working on a devotional to share with the women at our church at a ladies tea and the topic is Friendship. The excerpt below was from the Revive Our Hearts website and was written by Nancy Leigh DeMoss. As you read the expert below may you…
Inside: The Lord used Mama Jacki’s faithful example to show me what a Titus 2 woman looks like. Her life still encourages me today. A note from Marci: Since I first wrote this post (11/2014), my dear Mama Jacki has gone home to be with the Lord. I recently shared more about her influence on my…
Have we set up an idol in our lives on what family discipleship should look like? There are a multitude of books, articles, blogs and conversations within our churches on how family discipleship should be carried out in our homes. The typical model is dad spiritually leads the family every night in Bible reading, singing…
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