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A woman sits on a cozy gray couch, wrapped in a knit blanket, holding a warm cup of coffee and an open Bible. She is reading with a peaceful expression, reflecting a quiet moment of wisdom and devotion. This image accompanies the blog post Walking in Wisdom: Living Wisely in a Distracting World from Thankful Homemaker.
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EP 170: Walking in Wisdom: Living Wisely in a Distracting World

Inside: Walking in wisdom isn’t about perfection—it’s about faithfulness. It’s about making intentional choices, honoring the Lord in our daily lives, and staying focused on what truly matters. Walking Wisely in a Distracting World Have you ever found yourself feeling overwhelmed by the noise and busyness of life? There are always things vying for our attention—some good,…

"Woman sitting at a table with an open book and coffee, gazing thoughtfully out of a window, reflecting in a peaceful, light-filled room."
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Are You Investing in What Truly Lasts?

Inside: What we treasure reveals where our heart truly lies. Earthly things fade, but eternal treasures last forever. Are we living for what matters most? Matthew 6:19–21 “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” ~ Matthew 6:21 We don’t always notice how easily our hearts become attached to the things of this world….

Hands clasped in prayer over an open Bible on a wooden table, with soft natural light coming through a window—symbolizing humility, reflection, and seeking God’s wisdom over self-promotion.
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Love Does Not Boast: Cultivating Humility in a Self-Focused World

Inside: Love doesn’t boast—it builds others up. In a world that encourages self-promotion, biblical love reflects Christ’s humility, putting others first and seeking His glory. “Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant.” — 1 Corinthians 13:4 (ESV) We live in a world that encourages self-promotion. Whether it’s sharing…

An open Bible, a blank journal, and a calendar, symbolizing time in God's Word, planning with intentionality, and anchoring priorities in Christ.
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EP 167: 5 Christ-Centered Priorities for a New Year

Inside: I’m sharing five key priorities to help us keep Christ at the center of our lives as we step into the new year. Together, we’ll explore renewing our minds, redeeming the time, serving with humility, walking in gratitude and contentment, and keeping an eternal perspective. As we step into the new year, I’ve been…

Woman holding a covered casserole dish at a front door, ready to share a meal with someone in need.
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EP 166: The Beauty of Simple, Faithful Service: A Lesson from Acts 9

Inside: As we head into the holiday season, I’m reminded of Tabitha’s story in Acts 9 and her beautiful example of serving others with a heart full of love. We can use our gifts, no matter how simple, to bless others and bring glory to God. We’re heading into the holiday season as I’m writing…

Grant and Graceanna Castleberry - Manger in Danger
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Manger in Danger: A Christ-Centered Christmas Tradition for the Whole Family

A Note from Marci: As we prepare our hearts and homes for the Christmas season, I’m delighted to share a special guest post from my dear friend, GraceAnna. Her family’s tradition, which they lovingly call Manger in Danger, is a beautiful reminder of how we can keep Christ at the center of our holiday celebrations. GraceAnna’s…

Discover how a brain dump and a daily plan can bring order to your day as a Christian homemaker. Learn practical tips to manage your time, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters—serving the Lord and your family.
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EP 165: Bringing Order to Your Day: The Benefits of a Brain Dump and a Daily Plan for Homemakers

Inside: Discover how a brain dump and a daily plan can bring order to your day as a Christian homemaker. Learn practical tips to manage your time and focus on what truly matters—serving the Lord and your family. As we shift from the busy days of summer to the cozier pace of fall, I find…

Gossip is a prevalent and poisonous sin that is so often not dealt with. Our words have power—they can bring death or life to our relationships.
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EP 164: Resisting Gossip: Using Words to Build Up 

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…

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.
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Practical Ways to Cultivate Grace-Filled Speech

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…

EP 163: Wisely Navigating Our Technology
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EP 163: Wisely Navigating Our Technology

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….

A welcome doormat showing hospitality to those entering our home.
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EP 161: Cultivating Biblical Hospitality in Your Home and Life

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…

Vintage alarm clock resting on a closed Bible, symbolizing time stewardship and biblical wisdom for Christian homemakers.
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When We Waste Time: Honoring the Lord with the Moments We’re Given

Inside: Encouragement and biblical tips for Christian homemakers to steward time well, overcome distractions, and live faithfully in the everyday moments. Time is a gift from the Lord. But if you’re anything like me, you’ve had those days where you look back and wonder where all the time went. Maybe you sat down to do…

Gift Books for Christian Graduates
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Gift Books for Christian Graduates

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…

Sharing updates on the podcast and blog, what my current time in the Word looks like, and a few of my favorite things.
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EP 158: Updates, My Current Time in the Word, and Some Favorite Things

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…

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