Inside: The Christian life was never meant to be lived in our own strength. Jesus calls us to childlike faith and dependence. “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of…
Inside: The aroma of Christ is often most evident in the ordinary moments of faithfulness, repentance, grace, and love at home. I recently finished reading through 2 Corinthians, and I’ve found myself coming back again and again to 2 Corinthians 2:14–16. It’s one of those passages that just keeps unfolding the more you sit with…
Inside: Walking through caring for aging parents with biblical truth, personal reflection, and encouragement to be faithful right where God has you. Walking Through Caring for Aging Parents Doug and I are walking through the next season the Lord has for us right now, and it has me reflecting on so much. It’s a season…
Inside: In a world that moves so quickly, small, intentional choices help us slow down and truly be present. Slowing Down Enough to Notice My husband and I have been away from home for a bit this winter, and we’ve found ourselves becoming snowbirds — something we never thought we would do. But living in…
Homemaking Matters: Living for God’s Glory in the Ordinary Friend, I’m so glad you’re here. This book was written out of many years of life as a wife, mom, grandmother, and homemaker. The kind of days filled with the ongoing work of caring for a home and loving the people God has entrusted to me….
Inside: How can we be for our husbands and strengthen their leadership in practical, biblical ways? Encouraging Your Husband’s Leadership A Gospel Conversation with Doug Ferrell 🥰 In this special episode, Doug joins me for a warm and honest conversation about how wives can encourage their husband’s leadership in practical, biblical ways. This is a…
Inside: When submission feels hard: common struggles Christian wives face and how to think through them biblically. Biblical submission in marriage is one of the most misunderstood and emotionally loaded topics for Christian wives. And yet, when we look at Scripture, we see that God’s design is not about diminishing women. It’s about reflecting Christ…
Inside: Sharing a life update on Bible reading, homemaking, planning, marriage, and what this season looks like around our home. As we step into a new year, I’ve found myself with a handful of thoughts I wanted to share. Nothing big or formal — just some parts of life we’re settling back into, a few…
Inside: As we begin a new year, I’m sharing a simple, biblical way to think about planning, faithfulness, and spiritual priorities. At the start of a new year, we usually find ourselves thinking about goals, planning, decluttering, organizing, relationships, routines, new Bible reading plans, books to read, and I can keep going here. These are…
Inside: These are great questions to print out and tuck in your Bible for your own personal time of reflection or good discussion questions to work through together as a couple or family. So many times, we can go about our day and not take the time to “consider our ways” (Haggai 1:5). Donald Whitney has…
Inside: This Christmas, let’s choose the better thing, sitting at the feet of Jesus, worshiping Him, serving with love, and treasuring His presence above all. You can listen to the post here: I’m Choosing: We are already nearing Christmas Eve, and plans that I had to bake, or buy, or clean haven’t all been finished….
Inside: Putting off the old and putting on the new is how we grow in Christ. Real change happens as we turn from sin, renew our minds, and walk with Him. In my last post, Killing the Sin of Selfishness, we looked at how easily our hearts can drift toward that “me first” mindset. Today I want…
Inside: Thoughtful and Christ centered Christmas gift ideas for the whole family. Simple, meaningful gifts that bless your home and point to Jesus. Christmas giving can be such a joy, but it can also feel overwhelming when we’re trying to find gifts that are meaningful, practical, and Christ-centered. Each year I love gathering ideas that…
Inside: A roundup of recommended Christmas & Advent resources for individuals and families. Christmas is near, and I know it will be on the mind of many of you to find a good devotional for your own personal use or one to read together as a family. You may even enjoy giving them as a…
Inside: We don’t fight selfishness by trying harder. We fight it by remembering Jesus. Selfishness is a sin that touches every one of our hearts. It hides easily in plain sight and, as Jerry Bridges called it, it’s one of those “respectable sins.” It creeps into our thoughts, our homes, and even our service to…
Inside: Keep Thanksgiving centered on Christ with these 10 simple, meaningful ways to celebrate with gratitude, peace, and joy in Him. My favorite celebration of Thanksgiving is almost here, and as I’ve been planning for our family, I wanted to share how we’ve simplified the day over the years. We’ve learned to keep ours Christ-centered…
Inside: Feeling overwhelmed? Pause, pray, and do the next faithful thing. His grace meets you right where you are. I lift up my eyes to the hills.From where does my help come?My help comes from the LORD,who made heaven and earth. Psalm 121:1–2 I remember when my daughter was in the thick of the little…
Inside: A gentle and quiet spirit isn’t weakness. It is strength anchored in God, a beauty that lasts and glorifies Christ in every season. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear—but let your adorning be the hidden person of the…
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