We’ve all been in our homes plenty these past weeks! And this can wear on us. Our family has had our share of emotions, irritation, and need to forgive each other.
I’ve been reading Isaiah, and a few verses I hadn’t noticed before caught my heart. They have became my prayer for our home:
In the midst of all the uncertainty and lack of normal rhythms of recent days, there are many daily choices we can make! Each of these small choices add up to create the lives we live. Will you join me in trying to live intentionally, love people, and lean into emotional and spiritual well-being through this difficult time?
Before you read on, pause a moment. What would you put on your Top 10 list for living well these days?
Here’s an easy, no-prep Home Church idea for you! All you need is a roll of toilet paper. No worry – you can save it afterwards and use later!
For these Sundays leading up to Easter, each member of our family is taking a turn leading Home Church. We’re choosing passages from the gospels to help us focus on Jesus’ life and knowing him. This is comforting and encourages our faith through this stressful time, and prepares our hearts for Easter.
Continue reading “Home Church: Life is Out of Order with Lazarus”
As I walked up the street with our mail, I noticed how two fall trees beautifully frame our home. It reminded me of this series of posts I wrote a couple years ago. Because I am passionate about creating a home that is intentional, authentic, and Christ-centered, I want to share them again!
Continue reading “The Wise Woman Builds Her Home {Home, Part 1}”
{Home is the starting place for lived-out-love, a place where the needs of the whole person are cared for. This post explores encouraging personal growth.}
This is the final post in this series! This week we’ll consider how we care for each others’ need to learn and grow as individuals, which includes encouraging and celebrating each other!
Throughout this series of posts, we’ve explored the physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual aspects of home. We also considered how we extend love to others beyond our home. Home looks different throughout the seasons of life; yet we all need these aspects of home and can build them in intentional and creative ways! I began this series with this verse:
“The wisest of women builds her house …” ~Proverbs 14:1
Continue reading “Learning and Growing Together {Home, Part 7}”
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