Carving out and organizing quiet time when you have small children
By Casey Nickerson, Contributing Writer I have recently started to journal/write things down during my quiet time. For me, things seem to *stick* more when I write and how nice it will be when my children are grown, they can look back at this and see all the things that Mom was praying for them…. Read More
Modest Fashion Guide: Summer Edition
As the weather warms up, the jackets come off and the itty bitty shorts come out. Sometimes it’s understandable. In 100 degree weather no one wants to be wearing turtle necks and long pants. But modesty is still just as important during summer. So how do you dress modestly, stay cool, and also still be cute?… Read More
What Does it Mean to be a Good Steward of God’s Money?
By Michael & Marlene Griffith, Contributing Writers What does it meant to be a good stewards of God’s money? To be a good steward of the money the Lord provides us with, we need to get (and keep) our finances under control. Proverbs 14:8 The wisdom of the prudent is to discern his way, but the folly of fools… Read More
Should Christians Make New Years Resolutions?
By Sue Peppers, Contributing Writer There is something about January 1st, the beginning of a new year, which makes us to want to start over; to renew; to make changes in our old ways. It’s an old custom that began about 3,000 years ago with the Babylonians. It’s not at all “unbiblical” to want to… Read More
Overcoming my Struggle with Anxiety
I struggle with anxiety. I have for as long as I can remember. I didn’t know what it was at the time, but I used to wake up as a teenager with panic attacks. I dwell on things and let them consume my mind. About 18 months ago I was having a pleasant day at… Read More
Where (and how) to buy modest clothing
During A Modest Heart series, we have taken a look at what Scripture has to say about Modesty, what a HEART of modesty really looks like, and what modesty is {and isn’t}. Now I want to get even more practical and share some great tips on buying modest clothing. Come back on Monday for tips… Read More
The Importance of Spending Time in God’s Word in the Life of the Homemaker
In my life as a believer, reading God’s word has been, at times, very low on my priority list. I head to church, do a weekly Bible study, share in edifying conversations, but my daily Bible time suffers. A personal struggle This has probably been my biggest challenge in leading a disciplined Christian life: daily… Read More
How Often Do You Really Pray When You Say You Will?
When someone you know is going through a hardship, time of trial, or period of waiting, the appropriate response is “I’ll Pray for you“. As Christians, we know that this is the response that we should have. It becomes automatic and we say it without meaning it. How many times a day do you utter this phrase… Read More
Why Easter is a Time of Celebration: Future Promises
The beautiful story of Easter begins in the Old Testament, winds it’s way through to and is partially fulfilled in the New Testament through Christ’s death and Resurrection. Christ came to this earth to die for our sins so that we could be united with the Father in His Kingdom. For this we celebrate! Christ… Read More
Why Easter is a Time of Celebration: The Resurrection
Jesus has risen, he has risen indeed. We all know and are familiar with this saying and yet I wonder how many really know why this is indeed a celebrate that Jesus died and rose again. To fully understand why Easter is a time of Celebration we must go a little journey. Throughout this journey I… Read More