We all have habits we already do on a day-to-day basis. Habits are things that just happen without us thinking about them anymore. We brush our teeth, make our beds, maybe we exercise regularly, eat meals, or wake up and have a cup of coffee. We do these things now without thinking – it’s so good to have things we do without thinking! But a habit isn’t just a by-product of repetition. We can also develop and form new habits. I can’t determine what habits you would like ... continue reading...
EP 16: Simplify Your Housekeeping with a Cleaning Schedule
One of the most fundamental ways to manage our homes well is to take the time to plan. Planning is merely deciding in advance the what, why, and how things will be done even cleaning. Ladies the time it takes to put together a plan for the care and upkeep of your home is well worth your time and energy. You know the saying that sorta goes like this - “Many women plan to fail because they fail to plan.” On the other side of that, we can do so much planning and never get to the ... continue reading...
EP 14: Simple Tips for a Clutter-Free Home
“When life gets too cluttered, we neglect the important things.” ~ Emilie Barnes We all have this vision of working in this perfectly organized home where there is a place for everything, and everything is in its place. We picture saving time and money and less stress in this place, but many times that’s as far as we get. It’s just a vision, and we never get there. I hope today we can see that it isn’t just a dream, but we can get there. There are many ways to declutter, and I’m ... continue reading...
EP 6: What Does Self-Discipline Look Like in Our Homes?
To waste time is to squander a gift from God. ~ John Blanchard Self Discipline is essential to spiritual growth and it is useful in our lives in so many ways. Living lives that are disciplined means saying, “yes” to God in every area of our lives. Jesus is our ultimate example of what it looks like to live a disciplined life. He chose both dependence and obedience to His Father. As Christians, we too are called to dependence and obedience to our ... continue reading...
Cultivating Beauty in Your Home
Ladies, I invite you to sit with me a bit. I'd fix you a cup of tea, but for these moments together I am unfortunately going to have to ask you to fix your own and visit with me in my home. We're going to chat about having a heart for our homes, about bringing a little bit of beauty in the every day, and living intentionally. Being a keeper of your home is an important role the Lord has called you to. He has given us the responsibility to cultivate a ... continue reading...