Faith-based encouragement for women navigating the chaos of everyday life. Find devotionals, personal stories, and practical reminders that you’re not alone in your journey.
The to-do list is long. The schedule is packed. The emotions are heavy. And in the middle of it all, the Lord is whispering a simple but powerful phrase: Be still. If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself asking: How am I supposed to keep up with it all? October came in fast this year,…
The NutriMill Classic Grain Mill has been in my kitchen for a year now, and I thought it was time to share my honest experience. This isn’t one of my normal blog posts, but I felt like it needed to be added because I’ve had people from different platforms asking me about my grain mill. Since I…
There’s just something about gathering at the table for a good old-fashioned potluck. Whether it’s folding chairs in a church fellowship hall or picnic blankets under the trees, food has a way of bringing people together. And in a season where everything is shifting and speeding up, I think we need more of these slow,…
Let me start with a little honesty—this post is for the weary. If you’ve been feeling the heat of the spiritual battle lately—if discouragement has come knocking or the weight feels heavier than usual—you’re not alone. I’m right there with you. It’s Monday, and I’m supposed to be pouring encouragement from a full cup—but this…
Every season has its own rhythm. Sometimes it’s a steady, beautiful beat that feels effortless—and other times, it’s more like clumsy drum practice in the church when the worship team is still figuring out the song. We all have those seasons where the rhythm is off. Maybe it’s a new school year, a change in…
There’s something about August—it doesn’t shout for attention, but it stirs things. Maybe it’s the mix of blistering heat and school supplies. Maybe it’s the way summer starts fading, but the schedule picks up steam. For me, August feels like a gear shift—a moment when life shifts gears and you realize God is calling you into something…
Never in a million years did I think I would be a homeschool mom. As many who follow already know, life threw us a curve ball last year—and suddenly, we were experiencing our first year homeschooling. I had no idea what I was doing, and this post shares the truth about our first year homeschooling: the…
Have you ever felt like God was asking you to do something… and your immediate reaction was, “You’ve got the wrong girl”? Yeah. Same. In this first-ever episode of the Makin’ Macon: Encouragement in Chaos podcast, I’m sharing what it looked like to step out in obedience—even when every excuse tried to keep me from it. This…
I cannot believe that today marks two years since I hit publish on the very first blog post here at Makin’ Macon. What began as a simple step of obedience has grown into a space full of encouragement in chaos. If you haven’t read that beginning chapter—‘In the Beginning…’—be sure to go and check it…
As a kid, some of my favorite memories were riding 3-wheelers (yes, I’m that old), eating watermelon (or at least trying to—I’ve never been a fan), and watching fireworks light up the sky with cousins, neighbors, and church family. We played croquet in the yard, volleyball on makeshift courts, and shared meals off paper plates…
