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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?

Motherhood: Delighting in Our Children {Free eBook}

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…

4 Encouragements to Help You Stay Motivated

Ever have one of those days when you hoped to be extremely productive and take charge of the day and tasks ahead only to get to the end of the…

Speaking kindly to others outside our home is easy to do. It is easy to put on a good face to others. Our true hearts are revealed by the way we speak to those within our homes. #proverbs31 #speakingkindly #communicatingwithourchildren @mferrell

She Opens Her Mouth With Wisdom

She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. Proverbs 31:26 I have been spending time camping in Proverbs these past few weeks,…

What would our homes look like if we responded to others with love instead of impatience or anger?

Putting on an Attitude of Love in Your Home

As a young believer I first came across the “Put On, Put Off” principle in reading The Excellent Wife. It’s based on the principles in Ephesians 4 regarding what…

Do You Want to be a Full-Time Parent?

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…

One of the important skills your daughters (and sons too) need to learn is how to clean a home. It is not a natural skill for everyone to see what needs to be taken care of in cleaning a house. @mferrell

Teaching Our Daughters to Clean a Home

Not all of us come into marriage and motherhood with the understanding of how to clean a home. It can be a little overwhelming to the new bride and thankfully…

You and your husband need to seek the Lord and determine the right choices for your family. @mferrell

Determining the Best Choices for Your Family

My children are grown, and I’m now watching my daughter raise her little ones in such a different time than I did. I didn’t have internet, cell phones, or…

As Christians, Sunday should be the most important day of the week. @mferrell

6 Simple Steps to Planning Ahead for the Lord’s Day

Inside: A list of six simple tips to help you prepare for Sunday morning worship with your church family. It does amaze me how we can attend all the various…

Most important, continue to point them to the one who loves more than even we do - Jesus Christ. May their communication with Him through His Word be the most influential in their life! @mferrell

Building Better Communication With Your Teen

“The finest art of communication is not learning how to express your thoughts. It is learning how to draw out the thoughts of another.“~Tedd Tripp Do you find yourself having…

Our Priorities as Mothers

The job of being a mother can seem overwhelming at times. We have been given by God the gift of these beautiful children to train, nurture and participate along with…

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