“A lie that is half-truth is the darkest of all lies.”—Alfred Tennyson A friend of mine once said, “The greatest thing about the Bible is that it doesn’t hide the sins of its heroes.” And in a way, I suppose that’s true. Those unsavory details give the Scriptures a certain credibility. If the Bible were a work of fiction about the God of morality, it would probably feature characters who looked more like Hallmark angels than actual human beings. Instead, the Bible tells inconvenient, ... [keep reading]
What to do when your prayers seem unanswered
I remain confident of this: I will see the goodness of the ʟᴏʀᴅ in the land of the living. Wait for the ʟᴏʀᴅ; be strong and take heart and wait for the ʟᴏʀᴅ. PSALM 27:13-14 Enemy’s Tactics: God must not hear you praying. He’s not answering. Divine Strategy: You can be confident in My love and perfect timing for every situation in your life. My planner became a painful reminder. Each X marked another day of the same prayerful pleas. Months had passed, and the situation with my ... [keep reading]
5 beliefs that can transform your creative life
I unknowingly started writing this message more than 17 years ago when I took a break from posting tutorials about refinishing furniture and budget-friendly decorating on my blog, Miss Mustard Seed, to encourage readers to pursue whatever creative work was calling them. Even then, I wanted to invite them to choose their natural pace over hustle culture and creation over consumerism. Those blog posts received some of the most heartfelt replies, showing me my readers wanted more than decorating ... [keep reading]
God is at work in your ordinary days: Why homemaking matters to God
Have you ever reached the end of the day and wondered if anything you did really mattered? You made the meals, answered the emails, folded another load of laundry, cared for your family, checked another item off your to-do list, and before long, the day was over. Then you woke up the next morning and did pretty much all of it again. Most of life isn’t made up of the big moments. It’s lived in the countless little things that fill our days—things that often go unnoticed by everyone but the ... [keep reading]
How to actually take control of your thoughts
I used to think my thoughts were something that just happened to me, as if they flew into my mind like birds into a tree and I could not control them. It wasn’t until I received the Lord and saw what the Bible teaches on the subject that I realized we can take charge of our thoughts. In fact, we are instructed to do so. You may not be able to control every thought that flies into your mind, but you can control how long it perches there. You can decide whether that ... [keep reading]
Stirring up memories: The joy of cooking with your kids
When I was little, my mom gave me a children’s cookbook that quickly became one of my most treasured possessions. We spent countless hours together flipping through its pages and making simple but delicious food. My favorite recipe was marked with a little heart, and before long, those pages were stained with drips of batter and splashes of juice. Even as a teenager, when my friends came over, I’d pull that same well-loved cookbook off the shelf and make my favorite smoothie or fruit salad ... [keep reading]
How a Christ-centered vision shapes and sustains your family
Many parents begin with a beautiful vision for family life. They imagine a home filled with connection, curiosity, meaningful conversations, and the joy of watching their children grow. My husband and I started our own journey into parenthood with clear purpose, taking time when our children were young to write down the values and verses that would guide our family. And these values would hold us steady as we went through rocky times as a family. We would cling tightly to them during tough ... [keep reading]
Why do we tell people about Jesus? A question for kids
God has given us a great gift: the truth. This catechism is designed to help children know and love the truth, to see how all of life is centered on God, and to find joy in following Jesus. The word catechism might sound old-fashioned, but it simply means teaching through questions and answers. It’s a time-tested way of learning what the Bible says, one step at a time, with simple truths that shape how we see the world and live in it. The Gospel Way Catechism for Kids isn’t just about ... [keep reading]
Celebrate Independence Day with this colorful stars and stripes charcuterie board
A patriotic charcuterie board is a simple and festive addition to your holiday celebrations. Whether you are having a Labor Day or Memorial Day picnic, a Fourth of July swim party, or an election watch party, you can’t go wrong with a delicious tray of cheeses, meats, olives, nuts, and fruits. This year we decided to change it up by adding a yummy Blueberry Goat Cheese Dip. Board IngredientsBlueberry Goat Cheese Dip (recipe follows)4 provolone slices1 cup pistachios in the shell½ cup olives24 ... [keep reading]
What the Lord’s Prayer teaches us about God and ourselves
The topic and practice of prayer is a matter of significant value and worth, but it is so often neglected for other things that vie for our attention. Sometimes praying can seem difficult and distant, but it is vital to our relationship with God. The Lord’s Prayer was given to born again believers to draw us into a worshipful, dependent, grateful, and trusting relationship with God. Divided into two parts, it is a brief, yet comprehensive guide that teaches us how to pray properly. The first ... [keep reading]
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