I live a garden life. It began in my mid-20s with a few tomato plants set out in a Chicago community garden each May, and in my late 40s has grown into acres of green Pennsylvania ground where May planting is followed by summer color and autumn bounty and winter rest. I have always loved beauty and ... [keep reading]
Craft a love-filled charcuterie board for a sweet Valentine’s Day surprise
Cheese, chocolates, and juicy strawberries are symbols of true love, at least at the Grace-Filled Homestead. This board is filled with all the favorites for your loved ones. Board Ingredients: 1 Strawberry Brie Puff Pastry (recipe follows) 12 white chocolate–covered strawberries 2 cups ... [keep reading]
How the Bible reframes our understanding of hard
All suffering is hard. But not all hard things are suffering. The Oxford English Dictionary says that to suffer is to “experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).” Conversely, a challenge is a “task or situation that tests someone’s abilities.” That’s a crucial distinction to ... [keep reading]
3 ways to put kindness into action as a family
Kindness is one of the fruits of the Spirit found in Galatians 5:22-23, and it should be evident in our lives as Christian parents. Sin and our own weaknesses can make this a challenge, but that’s why we always need the same gospel we preach to our kids! The farmer’s experience is one that every ... [keep reading]
Living unchained: Overcoming mom guilt and embracing God’s freedom
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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