Let’s be honest—homemaking isn’t just about keeping a spotless house. It’s about crafting a space where love, laughter, and peace thrive. A home should be a place that wraps you in warmth like your favorite worn-out sweatshirt—the one you refuse to get rid of even though it’s got a hole in the sleeve. It’s not […]
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Being a homemaker, homeschool mom, pastor’s wife, and content creator means my schedule is packed. I’ve had to learn that while thriving through life’s chaos is admirable, it is also exhausting. I won’t ever be perfect, and that’s okay. The key to managing everything is balance, and balance comes from intentionality, prayer, and delegation. I
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Life rarely unfolds as we plan. As Christians, we navigate challenges in marriage, family, work, and ministry—often wondering why God allows trials to come our way. But what if we could shift our perspective? What if, like Habakkuk, we could move from doubt to faith — choosing to trust God in hard times and rejoice even when the outcome isn’t
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Here on the blog, we make it a point to focus on the family. Marriage, homemaking, and for those in ministry—balancing it all while staying vibrant through life’s chaos. Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and how we respond to those moments speaks volumes about who we are. I don’t have all the answers,
When I first began my sourdough journey, I had no idea what I was doing. I had done all the research, looking for a way to provide a healthy alternative to store-bought bread and goodies for my family. While I still occasionally use commercial yeast, I’ve learned how important sourdough is for gut health. According
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There’s something deeply satisfying about pulling a golden loaf of sourdough from the oven, the smell filling your home, and knowing it’s the fruit of patience and care. But the real joy? It’s in sharing that bread with others while finding balance in the act of service. Just like sourdough, ministry requires dedication, time, and
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Creating a peaceful home might sound like a Pinterest-perfect pipe dream, but with a little effort, some sourdough magic, and a lot of God’s grace, it’s totally doable—even when chaos strikes (like that flour spill on Christmas Eve). A peaceful rhythm in the home isn’t about perfection; it’s about creating an environment where you and
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The holidays are over, but let’s be real—for many families, the chaos doesn’t magically disappear. Life ramps back up with school, work, and endless to-dos. It’s easy to feel like you’re running in a hamster wheel, chasing the elusive dream of calm. But here’s the good news: with intentionality and a little goal-setting, you can
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Have you ever had a moment when a simple verse from Scripture seems to jump off the page and stop you in your tracks? That happened to me as I reflected on strength in weakness while reading 2 Corinthians 12:8-10: “Three times I pleaded with the Lord to take it away from me. But he said to
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If you’ve been around Makin’ Macon long enough, you know that starting the year with intentional love and keeping your marriage alive is a cornerstone of what we believe. This past summer, we dedicated an entire series, “Marriage Matters,” to this important topic, delivering it every Monday. We’ve even extended this mission to YouTube, where
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