Content with a Little

When Joe and Maggie were first married, they loved their home. It didn’t matter to them that it was a small one-bedroom apartment and that there wasn’t much inside–they were together. They enjoyed decorating on a shoestring budget, finding deals at yard sales, and saving up for the occasional meal out. It was fun being [...]

Weddings are Good for a Marriage

I love going to weddings for lots of reasons: seeing the distinctive decorations, ornate gowns, fresh flower arrangements, and listening to the beautiful music. I love seeing the sparkle in the bridesmaids’ eyes, the uncontrollable smiles and the barely controllable tears in their eyes. I love watching the groom’s face as he awaits his bride. [...]

Modesty Link

If you’re interested in further reading about modesty and the Christian woman, here’s a 6-part (relatively short) series from C.J. Mahaney, of Sovereign Grace Ministries.

Clothing and the Christian Woman

I know of no other topic discussed among Christians that is as controversial as clothing choices. (And I may live to regret the day I decided to broach the subject on my blog! ) My own friends’ preferences vary widely, and I think there’s a range of freedom in Christ that we all have [...]

Proverbs 15 and Parenting

Today I was searching for verses that address specific struggles my preschool children face as they’re learning to obey and show kindness to others. I’m assembling a document that Dan and I can use when teaching and disciplining. We’d much rather use Biblical language (“When your brother yells at you, use a soft answer in [...]