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Cultivating a Gentle Spirit

by Marci Ferrell
Christian Living Marriage Motherhood

  What does it look like to have a gentle spirit? We live in a world where it can be quick to pass judgments instead of seeing the best in others. We can find ourselves expressing our opinions harshly when we differ from one another. Watching debates between Christians online when there is a disagreement makes me cringe a bit when I see the responses towards one another not gentle and kind. Disagreement is inevitable, but there is a way as believers that ... continue reading...


An Important Reminder to Imperfect Parents

by Marci Ferrell
Loving Our Children Motherhood

God’s love is expressed through us when we are showing patience in a difficult situation.  God’s love is not evident when we are responding with a heart of impatience. @mferrell

    We all have visions of perfect parenting. We picture homes that are a place of order and peace, filled with much joy and laughter.  It seems lovely in our minds or on paper or charts as we set up routines and schedules for our days but so many times the day doesn't get much beyond the breakfast table, and our attitudes are not peaceful or joyful.     Our intentions are good but how many times are we the ones that are lacking discipline?  How many times ... continue reading...


Motherhood: Delighting in Our Children {Free eBook}

by Marci Ferrell
Biblical Womanhood Christian Living Communicating with Our Children Loving Our Children Motherhood Praying for Our Children Titus 2

What does parenting by the gospel look like? There are many resources and books available that teach us to have the gospel as the center of our parenting, but what does this mean? And what does it look like in our daily lives as moms?

  The excerpt below is the first chapter on an ebook I wrote on Motherhood.  Our Hearts as Mothers  What does parenting by the gospel look like? There are many resources and books available that teach us to have the gospel as the center of our parenting, but what does this mean? And what does it look like in our daily lives as moms? Ultimately, the Gospel of Jesus Christ is what should shape everything we do. First, we will look into how it should shape us as parents. ... continue reading...


Do You Want to be a Full-Time Parent?

by Marci Ferrell
Adult Children Book Reviews Christian Living Homeschool Motherhood Spiritual Discipleship Uncategorized

I am not sure when I was first introduced to Israel Wayne or his mom Skeet Savage but I am thankful the Lord crossed our paths.  His blog Christian Worldview has been a resource I have turned to time and again to: "Understand how the Lordship of Jesus Christ extends to all areas of life" (tagline from the blog).  He and his wife Brook have a great podcast that is practical to all areas of family life and their resources will be a blessing and encouragement to your family. One of his resources ... continue reading...


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We live in a world where it can be quick to pass j We live in a world where it can be quick to pass judgments instead of seeing the best in others. We can find ourselves expressing our opinions harshly when we differ from one another.⁣
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Bringing it closer to home, how are your responses to those you are closest? What does a gentle spirit look like in the context of your marriage or with your children?⁣
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Listen in to EP 48: Cultivating Gentleness at the link in my profile @thankfulhomemaker (click on the link under the blue arrows and then this image)
Think to yourself before you respond to pause and Think to yourself before you respond to pause and pray. Two simple actions that take a moment but can give you wise words that are covered in gentleness, grace, and love.⁣
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Quote from EP 60: Gently Correcting Our Children you can listen in at the link in my profile @thankfulhomemaker (click on the link under the blue arrows and then this image)
We are called in Ephesians 4:29 to respond with wo 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.⁣
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Listen in to EP 60: Gently Correcting Our Children at the link in my profile @thankfulhomemaker (click on the link under the blue arrows and then this image)
By affliction, Christ . . .⁣ shows us our empti By affliction, Christ . . .⁣
 shows us our emptiness and weakness,⁣
 draws us to the throne of grace,⁣
 purifies our affections,⁣
 weans us from the world,⁣
 and makes us long for Heaven.⁣
~ J.C Ryle
This simple free eight-page guide is meant to help This simple free eight-page guide is meant to help you think through your summertime schedule for your family. As you walk through it you'll determine what your family loves to do, leave room for spontaneity, and put together a simple daily routine to help your days run a bit smoother. ⁣
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There are some summertime meal planning tips and a printable with ideas to put on your family's bucket list for summer and maybe spark new ones of your own! ⁣
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Come download your free 8-page summertime guide here and get access to our whole library of printables when you do.
Such a good conversation with Dale Partridge from Such a good conversation with Dale Partridge from @relearnhq about his new Gospel Project called MailtheGospel.org. You can get the gospel to anyone anywhere.
So appreciate @reagantrose (I do recommend you fol So appreciate @reagantrose (I do recommend you follow friends if you don’t yet!)- link to the podcast episode we talked about Homemaking to the Glory of God in my profile @thankfulhomemaker 

Repost from @reagantrose 
Godliness > Your Plans⁠
The Church is not a gallery for the exhibition of The Church is not a gallery for the exhibition of eminent Christians, but a school for the education of imperfect ones.⁣
~ Henry Ward Beecher⁣
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Come listen to EP 32: Preparing Our Families for Sunday Morning Worship at the link in my profile @thankfulhomemaker (click on the link under the blue arrows and then this image)
How many times does Sunday morning roll around and How many times does Sunday morning roll around and you find your heart in a state of chaos instead of calm to worship the Lord?  How many Sundays do you arrive at church and realize you haven’t taken the time all week to pray for your pastor or your church family? ⁣
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I want to share with you some simple steps we can take to prepare our hearts and the hearts of our families for Sunday morning worship to the Lord. ⁣
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The hope today is to get you to understand the purpose and the mission of the local church and then to move on toward how we can proceed with some simple steps to prepare our hearts and the hearts of our families for Sunday morning worship to the Lord.⁣
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Come listen to EP 32: Preparing Our Families for Sunday Morning Worship at the link in my profile @thankfulhomemaker (click on the link under the blue arrows and then this image)
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