By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer. I love all the festivities of Christmas, and the Santa legend is a big, magical part of that in our culture. But, as we know, Christmas is also (mainly?) about Jesus’ birth. Those two holidays seems to stand at odds with each other, vying for our attention. And when it… Read More
By Contributing Writer, Katie Bennett. Christmas is SUCH an exciting time of year for so many reasons! And a wonderful part of that excitement is our Christmas tradition of giving and receiving gifts from one another. However, we can easily get so caught up in the “stuff” of gift-giving that we forget to choose gifts with meaning. We settle… Read More
By Katie Bennett, contributing writer. After months of hot weather, fall is finally knocking at our door, complete with its beautiful temperatures and stunning foliage. I love the sights, sounds and smells of this time of year. And my personal favorite flavor of fall is pumpkin! It’s rich and delicious, and hello…it’s a vegetable! 🙂 So,… Read More
By Katie Bennett, contributing writer. Homemaking is a beautiful discipline with many different facets and faces. Each home and life are different, but the godly calling is the same. As women, we are to nurture this God-given space we call home. But what does that look like? While I’m far from “a perfect homemaker,” I’d… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Homemaking is a ministry. I’ve internalized that as I’ve risen up into my Biblical role as a woman, wife and mother over the past several years. All the logistical aspects of running a home well, such as meal-preparation, laundry, tidying, cleaning, decorating, et cetera, are avenues to honor God by working hard, creating a… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Perhaps the most effective and purposeful way to build a relationship with someone is to have them into one’s home. This personal environment quickly breaks down barriers and helps people feel that they truly know us. An open home is an open heart in many ways. However, although I have the vision and heart… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I am not a “from-scratch” cook, but some of my friends may think of me that way because I love to make my own bread products when I can. I don’t do this exclusively, but I do love it. I think you might love it too, if you gave it a try…. Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Our family has a Father’s Day gift tradition. I’ve found something to give my husband each year that he loves. It’s special, appropriate, and fun. Because of this yearly “tradition,” I don’t have the recurring stress of deciding if and what to get for him. The gift? A new 8×10 print for his desk at work…. Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer I wouldn’t consider myself a health-nut, and I don’t often blog about healthy living. I’m just an average American housewife and mom, trying to find the balance of healthfulness, simplicity and practicality. However, there are some simple changes I’ve made to keep our lives a bit fresher and healthier. So if… Read More
By Katie Bennett, Contributing Writer Spring is motivating. The weather is lovely, signs of life are everywhere, and I personally, feel invigorated. It’s truly the perfect time to do some big cleaning and reorganization. Photo credit Last spring I changed my daily reality by simplifying many areas of my home. It was an eye-opening time for me… Read More
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