worshiper, wonderer, writer – seeking to encourage faithfulness in Christian women
“Above all else, love each other deeply” (1 Peter 4:8 NIV). I’ve been so struck by these words recently that I even purchased a watercolor painting of this passage on Etsy, and hung it on our living room wall. Why? Because it’s definitely an area where I need improvement in my own heart and home. …
Continue reading "Modeling and teaching love: It starts with Christ"
We started easing back into our rhythms and routines this week, as well as creating fresh ones, and I've been so encouraged by the work of the Holy Spirit in my heart through this process. You see, I love a plan. I love structure. And I fully believe we do well to have plans in …
It's no secret that I've read like 6 books by Sally Clarkson in 2020. I'm truly so grateful for how God is using her wisdom to help shape my heart and our home to be more like Jesus. I highly recommend listening to her podcasts or grabbing a book (or 6) that she's written! One …
Continue reading "A New Tradition: Christmas Tea menu and the heart behind it all"
A different kind of transformation that reflects how stewardship with my health has affected stewardship with my heart and home through the years.
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The beginning steps I took when I first felt God shifting our family to consider homeschool, and how he directed our desires through others.
How are we to respond to bad attitudes and bad behavior in our children? Although we seldom feel like it, we need to draw near to them.
A few weeks ago I received an email about planning for Advent - and I was SO grateful for the reminder! Honestly, I've never thought about it this early, and I've enjoyed spending the last few weeks really thinking through and considering what we plan to do this year for the Advent season. I wanted …
We held our first book celebration tonight and it was enjoyed by all, I think! (Warning: contains spoiler alerts😉.) This was my first time reading Heidi and it was truly delightful. I simply forgot to celebrate the end of our first two read alouds this school year, but was determined not to miss a chance …
Continue reading "Simple but Special: Book Celebration of Heidi"
How God began to prepare my heart for our switch to homeschooling long before I realized what He was doing.
jami lee gainey 