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 runners stretched and did warm-up laps around the track. The bleachers were peppered with parents in their down-filled puffer coats, holding umbrellas in case the clouds opened up. We caught up ... [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 anyway— you’ll cherish these years someday.” We’re tempted to look forward to what’s next, fixing our eyes on the prize—the end of the transition. We tell ourselves “This pregnancy is hard, but it will ... [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 dish! Roasted Butternut Squash Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 75 minutes Yield: 4 bowls or 8 cups Ingredients: 1 large butternut squash (3 lbs.) 2 T. olive oil, plus more for ... [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 settled in it, and from your bounty, God, you provided for the poor. Psalm 68:9-10 I grow weary on my journey sometimes. You have carried me often, Lord. I have felt used and useless when going ... [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 “closed-door romance” as you thought, and you feel distressed over not skipping those pages or even putting down the book entirely. As Christians, there’s a reason we feel unsettled or regretful after we ... [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 weekly blog posts, including fun giveaways and free activities for you and your children to enjoy. Join us today using the form below. And thanks! We're glad you're here. ... [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 Eastertide). "On this mountain the Lᴏʀᴅ of hosts will make for all people a feast of rich food, a feast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined." Isaiah 25:6 Jesus is a fan of ... [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 foods, andgame-day snacks with our closest friends and family. I look forward to the first brisk morning of fall, when I can light the fireplace and savor a mug of warm goodness beside it. During ... [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, who never takes even the tiniest break from us. He is the Lord our God who will never leave us or forsake us (Deuteronomy 31:6). And it is only when we rest in the knowledge that His ways are always ... [keep reading]
Unwrapping the three life-changing gifts of Jesus’s birth
The following excerpt, taken from The 25 Days of Christmas by James Merritt, seeks to joyfully point you and your family back to the true reason for the season—Jesus' birth. Experience richer joy and deeper peace as you discover what Christmas is really about, starting on December 1. This devotional is day 14 of 25. Three for the Price of One Luke 2:8-14 I’ve always loved a good bargain. If I’m out shopping and a sign tells me I can get "three for the price of one,” I’m going to stop ... [keep reading]
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