I have had days when I wake up early, teach my weight-training class, come home, feed my kids a nutritious breakfast, and then proceed to churn my way through homeschooling, emails, making food, nursing babies, reading to toddlers, housecleaning, giving my husband attention, and even texting my ... [keep reading]
How God calls us beyond the trap of comparison
Our oldest son, Ethan, runs cross-country for his high school. He is fast, trains hard, and is eager to improve. One evening, Ryan, Audrey (our youngest), and I went together to watch Ethan race. It was a twilight run, starting at eight under the lights of an old high school field. Music blared and ... [keep reading]
Trusting God’s promises in life’s transitions
Lamentations in modern mom culture encourage us to find beauty in the mess. Influencers tell us we’ll gain endurance when we verbalize the good around us with gratitude: “Just be positive. You might be having a hard time getting back on your feet and finding joy after baby, but try to enjoy it ... [keep reading]
Cozy up this winter with this roasted butternut squash soup recipe
When winter's chill sets in, nothing beats a bowl of rich, hearty soup. This roasted butternut squash soup, delivered with love by author Kathi Lipp, is the perfect choice for holiday gatherings or a cozy meal at home. Bring the comfort and flavor of the season to your table with this simple ... [keep reading]
Start your year right with these powerful one-minute prayers
Ready to set the tone for 2025? These three prayers, taken from One-Minute Prayers for a Woman’s Year by Hope Lyda, will help you start the year with purpose and peace. Abundance and Provision "Refreshment" You gave abundant showers, O God; you refreshed your weary inheritance. Your people ... [keep reading]
How to build healthy media habits as a Christian mom
We’ve all been there. That zombie feeling when you’ve binge-watched too much TV and feel out of sorts with yourself. Or you’ve had your phone in your hand too much for a day, and you feel guilty about only giving your children half your attention. Or perhaps you just read a book that wasn’t as ... [keep reading]
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Discover our community of moms like you who will share their experiences and encouragement, so you can thrive as a parent and in your walk with God. Parenting has its challenges, but we're here with you— to serve, to equip, and to inspire. Let's celebrate the journey together. Sign up to get our ... [keep reading]
Transform your Christmastide feasts with these family-friendly tips
A life lived in overindulgence will likely yield ugly fruit, but two seasons of the church year call for no-holds-barred celebration: Christmas and Easter. And these feasts last for an entire season—not just December 25 and Easter Sunday but the weeks that follow (Christmastide and ... [keep reading]
Make your Thanksgiving extra sweet with this sugared cranberry pumpkin pie recipe
As the temperature begins to drop and the leaves turn brilliant autumn colors, we welcome the harvest season. At the Grace-Filled Homestead, this is when we throw on cozy flannel shirts, light the campfire, and spend time with our loved ones. We enjoy spice-filled pastries, cast-iron-skillet comfort ... [keep reading]
Discovering God’s will for your life as a mom
There is nothing inherently wrong with making plans (as long as we hold them loosely), nothing wrong with praying for a specific outcome. We need outlets and relief. We need breaks from our children, however brief. But we must remember that no one knows this better than our loving heavenly Father, ... [keep reading]
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