So many times, we can go about our day and not take the time to “consider our ways” (Haggai 1:5). Donald Whitney has shared 10 Questions to help you pause and ponder the direction your life is going. These are great questions to print out and tuck in your Bible for your own personal time of…
I am a calendar and planner lover. I love lists and making goals and seeking to make the most of my days. I’m also aware of how easy it is to become overwhelmed, miserable, and really exhausted when I don’t have a good plan in place to make the most of my days. You…
With the holiday season before us, many of us may find ourselves around people who can be a challenge to communicate without it turning into a heated discussion. We may be the ones challenging to communicate with. You can read the post below (5 minutes) or listen in to the podcast, where I share a bit…
Inside: Ingratitude is a sin that fails to acknowledge God as the giver of all things. Gratitude is an attitude that honors God. It acknowledges that He is the giver of all things. My heart doesn’t tend to go towards giving thanks during difficult circumstances in my life. Honestly, my heart doesn’t automatically go to…
Inside: A simple Christ-focused Thanksgiving planning guide with the hope that your family will feast on the abundant grace of God. The wonderful holiday of Thanksgiving is upon us, and as Christians, it should be a time of not just feasting on food but feasting on the abundant grace of God we have been shown…
Inside: 20 Ways to Find Time with the Lord When Your Days are Crazy Busy. {Free PDF Download} As homemakers, there is much on our plates, and you can find it difficult to squeeze in time with the Lord on a daily basis. One of the aspects of the life of Christ that stands out…
Have you ever been kind to someone outwardly, all the while you were harboring bitterness or anger towards them on the inside? What about thinking the best of others? I fight a critical spirit, and it’s an area I continually pray for the Lord to work in my heart to not judge the motives of…
Inside: As homemakers, we desire to be productive and accomplish much in the time we’re given. What is the best use of our time? How do we determine the best use of our time? Amid the mundane moments of our daily lives, we must recognize that the work the Lord has entrusted us with in…
Inside: What does it look like to live a fruitful life in the empty nest years? What do I do now? What does my day-to-day life look like? Am I needed anymore? These are questions that raced through my mind as the empty nest season approached and was quickly upon me. What does it look…
Fasting is a way to show the Lord we enjoy Him more than His gifts. It turns our focus on Jesus because we know He is the only one who can satisfy our spiritual hunger. We desire to be filled with the Lord. You can read the post below or listen in to the podcast where…
I’m continually communicating with busy homemakers to see areas that they are struggling in and need some guidance and encouragement. You are not alone, I’ve been there and I want to help you see the purpose and importance of your calling as a wife, mother, and homemaker. Our purpose here at Thankful Homemaker is…
We are called in Ephesians 4:29 to respond with words that give grace, encourage, and build up. This includes those hard moments when our kids are sinfully disobedient. You can read the post below or listen in to the podcast where I share a bit more content. Listen and Download the Podcast: Find…
What is evangelism? The dictionary definition defines it as the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. So evangelism is the announcement, proclamation, and preaching of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), which is the good news of and about Jesus Christ. It is a verbal message. The English word “evangelism”…
Journaling is often viewed as just a way to remember or keep track of life’s events. Many people who aren’t Christians keep a journal. As a Christian, I’ve been thankful to keep spiritual journals (consistently at times and inconsistently at times) because it has helped me see God’s grace and mercy at work in…
Spiritual journaling is a way to slow our lives down and ponder deeply over the events of the day. In my life journaling has helped me to grow spiritually by discerning my thoughts and motives. It has shown me areas where I need to give thanks and praise to the Lord. My journaling time…
Inside: Are we able to give thanks to the Lord in and through the difficult seasons of our lives? When God has other plans for our days? Is our first thought amid an illness or difficult season to give thanks to the Lord in it? This thought has been on my mind this week as…
We all want to grow in our walk as Christians. We’ve talked about how often we read God’s Word close the book and forget what we’ve read. We can blame our memories or our intelligence or our age, but the reality is it has more to do with our method than our abilities. Today’s podcast…
We’re starting a new series here at the podcast on the spiritual disciplines. Today’s episode is introducing us to what they are and the vital role they play in our sanctification as believers. In this series, we’re going to talk about why we need to practice them and share practical biblical ways of how we…
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