Submission is a sweet, undeserved gift we can give to our husbands because we have a great love and trust for the Lord.
Warning, this post is long! If you're just looking for a two-sentence summary here it is: The best book I've ever read on time-management and dealing with overwhelm is called The 4 Disciplines of Execution.
God calls us to carry each other’s burdens. But what does that actually look like? So often our church doors open to those who are suffering. We’ve all known a friend carrying a heavy burden and yet so often, we don’t know how to help even when we want to. Today I’m going to dive into...
Recommended Resources for Christian women, homemakers, wives, and mothers.
Not surprisingly, I’ve been reading about how my fellow bloggers are celebrating Lent. As you know, I’m drawn to interfaith dialogue so I was fascinated when I came across a woman who, for the fort…
Resources to help you grow in your sexual relationship with your husband.
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The Pharisee's obedience was external, and Christ calls for our obedience to be internal from the heart.
Three ways to build up our husbands and to encourage them. Expressions and words to build up your man. Married by His Grace.
“disciple – a person who is a pupil or an adherent of the doctrines of another” With homeschooling we are blessed with and challenged by the freedom to choose exactly who or what doctrines we adhere to. The question for the Christian homeschool family then becomes, who is our homeschool a disciple of? Who or […]
What if we weren't bullied by our goals, but led by love? I’m tired of being pushed around by oppressive goals AND I’m tired of not having a clear plan and just hoping for the best. What would it look like to be led by something more than just goals?
Check out this video to learn FIVE THINGS that you should totally do FOR YOURSELF to help you set up a blessed married state for years to come!
Shortly after we were married, my husband and I moved hundreds of miles away from our hometown to go to college. We were strangers to nearly everyone in our new town. Not long after arriving, we ended up going to a church where we were warmly welcomed and shown what Christian hospitality i
Growing as a homemaker takes real time and attention but it can be hard when our days are already so full! Here are some tips for learning how to grow as a homemaker!
Resources to Help Your Family Celebrate Reformation Day
"Son, how can I be a better mom?" I asked my eight year old at the table one night. I needed to know, needed to hear something plain and simple from a child. He looked at me
Decision Time for the Build Your Bundle Sale
Day 244 of 365 Days of Writing Prompts: Write about the similarities in two very different characters. Shannon: “The two of us aren’t that different, you know.” He looked as if he was holding onto …
One month after our wedding day, my new husband picked me up at the Fresno airport which we lovingly referred to as FAT (well because that's actually i ...
October is drawing to a close. Don't let it end without remembering Reformation Day. This makes a great history lesson or mini unit study.
I felt complete brokenness in the moments proceeding God's greatest provision in my life.This is the story of how God rescued and restored me.
If you’re feeling lonely, I urge you to seek out the type of friend you want in your life. Make new friends by being the friend you're looking for.
I'm thankful to have a wise couple who can speak truth into our series on Christian sex. They bring a wonderful message on achieving sex satisfaction for the Christian, which will be a blessing to both
Remember how our grandmothers always had an "open door" policy & never broke a sweat prepping a meal? In iola Magazine, I share the horrors of hospitality!
Helping Christian Women Improve Their Body Image
Often, we need our friends to say what we can't see ourselves. In the #BeBoldGirl series, my new friend, Kristin Milner, shares how her bold friends had a huge impact in a difficult season.
If you're having a hard day, this is a must-read
When shame defaces us, hope restores our beauty. So what do we do to claim the victory of a hope-filled life?Get the FREE 5-Day Hope Toolkit today!
Every mom has experienced it at some point or another! Here are some ways to reduce the overwhelming moments in your day.
By Rolena HatfieldI always need renewed vision when I’m writing. I’m constantly needed to be reminded of my purpose in why I’m writing in the first place. And recently I’ve been challenged to stop and think…Why is writing so important to me? Why do I spend hours at a time clicking away at the keys
Do you take regular spiritual retreats? In our day and age, we talk a lot about taking breaks, getting away, and serving ourselves. But the spiritual retreat I’m referring to here is NOT the “serve
Why can’t my children pick up after themselves? Seriously. I can spend half a day picking up this place and ten minutes later my living room floor is covered with papers, doll clothes, toy horses
It's impossible to pull up anything on the internet right now without something coming up about 50 Shades of Grey. Everyone is all abuzz about the movie that's coming out this weekend. There are those that are excited to see it, and there are those who are urging Christian people not to watch it. […]
I'm sharing today a prayer from a well-loved prayer book that has been impactful in my prayer life. rn
I've left 11 churches in my life. I never bothered counting, but I did this morning as I was thinking about this post. No, I was never kicked out (sorry
God created you with a unique purpose in mind - something He wants you to do. Are you heading in the right direction? How can you know? #bookreview #Christianliving #Godspurpose #Godspath #whatdoesGodwantforme
We've been deceived. If karma was real, wouldn't there be proof? I'm here to tell you karma is a lie. Find out what the real truth is.
When you ask hard questions, things get really messy. The biggest question of all: How do I love and accept him as he is supposed to be loved and accepted?
Have you ever felt such a heaviness the moment you opened the door to your home? It's time to spiritually clean your home. Take these actions.
I'm not a quitter, but right now I want to quit. You too? Today I am sharing about my desire to quit and what Jesus is telling me about it.
The boys begin Classical Conversations this fall and I'm not sure who's more excited, them or me?!
If you want to be a better writer, you can with the right guidance. Here are some writing tips to help you become a better writer!
7 Reasons why you should create a blog If you’re nervous about starting a blog, you’ll probably be able to come up with a million reasons why not to. Well, that’s ok. I mean, no one’s forcing you to start...Read More
