Inside: We’re grieving the loss of my sweet mother-in-law—but rejoicing in the hope of heaven. Thank you for your prayers as we take time to rest and remember God’s faithfulness. Originally written on June 24, 2012 – You can read more at Biblically Caring for Our Aging Parents Part One & Biblically Caring for Our…
Inside: I’m back with updates on my favorite reads from 2023, including reviews of my top ten picks. I’ve also included my reading list for 2024! Another year has passed, and I’m back to update my list of favorite reads. Although I didn’t manage to read all the books I planned to at the start…
Inside: Setting spiritual priorities through a biblical lens helps us focus on glorifying God in every aspect of our lives. We will discuss the impact of such priorities on our daily spiritual growth and provide practical tips for setting and achieving spiritual goals. As we usher in the New Year, many of us have goal-setting…
Inside: I share about a season when we welcomed my husband’s aging parents into our home and what that looked like practically and spiritually. It’s a reflection on the call to honor our parents and the many ways the Lord uses these moments to sanctify and bless us. Note from Marci: This post is from…
Inside: God’s Word, prayer, and fellowship are gifts from the Lord. He uses these to graciously shape us into Christ’s image, strengthen our faith, and grow us in godliness. As believers in Christ, we are called to be holy, just as God is holy (1 Peter 1:15-16). This journey of sanctification, this pursuit of godliness,…
Inside: Discover meaningful presents that celebrate the birth of Jesus with our Christ-focused gift guide. Share the gift of faith, hope, and love this Christmas. Christmas shopping can get overwhelming, and I want to help you (and myself) make it less complicated. I love to find gifts for family and friends that point to Jesus. This will…
Inside: As we walk through Colossians 3:1-4, we will discuss the importance of setting our minds on things above, walk through what it means to live our lives hidden with Christ in God, and the transformative effect this has on our earthly and eternal lives. Every podcast episode ends with the words, “Jesus is enough.”…
Inside: Sharing simple Thanksgiving planning and traditions to keep Christ at the center of your family’s celebration. The most wonderful celebration of Thanksgiving is almost upon us. As I was sitting and planning the celebration for our family, I wanted to share a few thoughts about how I’ve simplified this celebration for our family while…
Inside: The sin of grumbling or complaining, whether silently or aloud, is a sin against the Lord. It implies that, at that moment, I am saying Jesus is not enough. It’s interesting how I can read about the children of Exodus complaining and forgetting all about God’s great deliverance and provision for them and shake…
Inside: When your husband sins, how do you respond? This grace-filled post offers biblical encouragement for Christian wives to walk in love, humility, and truth. After being married for almost forty years—and spending more than half of those as believers—Doug and I have walked through many seasons together. We’ve faced our fair share of sin, both our…
Inside: Whether you’re a new homemaker or a seasoned one, we all desire to find joy in caring for our homes and to do all our work as unto the Lord. Here are some simple encouragements to help you in the care of your home. One question that often appears in my email or my…
Inside: We know there are great benefits to worshipping together as a family. But so often, it’s neglected in our homes because we don’t know where to begin. Here are some simple tips and resources to help get you started in this enjoyable and meaningful family time together. So often, we can tend to overcomplicate…
Inside: The Lord used the influence of Timothy’s mother and grandmother in bringing him to saving faith. As a young believer and a young mother, one of the scriptures that had much impact on me was 2 Timothy 1:5: I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and…
Inside: As a mother and grandmother, I appreciate the significance of treasuring every moment spent with family, especially when children are young. Learn to embrace each day as a gift from the Lord, both in the midst of daily chores and life’s beautiful moments. My memories of when my children were young are fainter than…
Inside: Sometimes, we can get so busy with the everyday details of life and can forget or miss the opportunity to minister to those the Lord has placed in our paths. I am writing today to encourage you mamas that are at home with your babies. If you’re anything like me, you may sometimes feel…
Inside: We have a God who always gives His children what is good because He knows exactly what we need. Some of us may have had some great Fathers. I think my husband is a pretty great dad and grandpa, and I’m going to move it into the parents in general here since I’m a…
Inside: We’re to be persistent in prayer. We need it just as much as we need oxygen to breathe. It’s the lifeline to those of us in the Kingdom. We’re to be persistent in prayer. We need it just as much as we need oxygen to breathe. It’s the lifeline to those of us in…
Inside: Our friendships with one another will only have a solid foundation and be able to flourish if they are built on the solid rock of Christ. We all know that fostering true biblical friendship isn’t easy – it takes work. Jesus told us in John 16:33 that we’re going to have trouble in this…
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