The Kitchen Table | April 11, 2025

Inside: Encouragement for Passion Week, heart checks, church life, and growing in Christ—with a quote to ponder and a favorite book on maturity in the faith. 

Pull up a chair, friend. Here are a few simple favorites from my week—encouragement for your heart and home.

Articles to Encourage You

Bringing Our Kids Into Passion Week – @Date Night with the Woods
I loved the simple and meaningful ideas in this post to help bring our children into the beauty of Passion Week. It’s a gentle reminder that even small moments centered on Jesus can leave a lasting impact on their hearts.

Not So Great Expectations @Feeding on Christ
This was a helpful reminder that our expectations of the church—and of one another—should be shaped by Scripture, not our own ideals. It encouraged me to keep my eyes on Christ and remember that He is the only perfect One among us.

From the Blog Archives

Dealing with the Inside of the Cup
“We can look good on the outside to others—nice family, well-behaved children, faithful church attendance, hospitality, and homeschooling—but our hearts can be far from the Lord.”

From My Bookshelf to Yours

Maturity: Growing Up and Going on in the Christian Life by Sinclair Ferguson
This is our next read in the quarterly book fellowship at church, and I’m so thankful for Sinclair Ferguson’s faithful teaching. I went through this book in a study with some ladies several years ago, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to revisit it again.

This Week’s Favorite

Quote of the Week:

Thanks for joining me at the table this week. You can see all past Kitchen Table posts here. I’m always grateful for this little online space where we can encourage one another in Christ. If you’d like to stay in touch and never miss a post, you can subscribe to my newsletter here. I’d love to keep in touch.

~ Marci