Encouraging resources to support you in faith-filled parenting, marriage, and family rhythms that build connection and grace in the middle of real life.
Yep! You read that right. This week’s Mid-Week Encouragement post was interrupted. I had a thought in my mind, and then suddenly there was one thing after another that happened. Sure, I had plans. I had plans that were scheduled to be done at specific times. I ended up with a majority finished, but then,…
Have you ever heard the term “Complacency Kills!”? Recently, I was reading the book of Isaiah due to the Lord’s prompting, and a verse jumped out at me. “You women who are so complacent, rise up and listen to me; you daughters who feel secure, hear what I have to say!” Isaiah 32:9, New International…
Have you ever felt like life was a whirlwind, where each day blends into the next with barely a moment to catch your breath? Imagine navigating through a storm, searching for a lighthouse to guide you to safety. This blog, Makin’ Macon, is designed to be that lighthouse. In 2023, God placed a burden on…
I want to start this post off with a question, one in which I hope the answer you give will be honest. 😉 Do you struggle with patience? Or are you one of those who simply go with the flow, trusting that when the time is right, God will do exactly what He says He…
I’m going to start this post off with a question. One in which I think may be difficult for some people. Who do you have in your life that you can truly trust? Think of someone other than your spouse. Who was the first person that came to mind? Now, let’s rephrase this question. Who…
Have you ever found yourself at the point in your life where you just feel anxious, overwhelmed, and not sure exactly what you should say or do? Then you suddenly realize that going to God in prayer might be the exact thing that you need to do. Yet, when you stop and find a moment…
The mention of a Proverbs 31 lifestyle often elicits feelings of inadequacy among women. The sheer expectations seem overwhelming, making us question our ability to measure up to such a seemingly perfect standard. It’s almost as if this woman, whom I’ll casually refer to as “Sally” (I don’t think I personally know anyone named Sally,…
Today’s post may be one of the hardest I have ever written, but I know my testimony must be shared. I believe the events that unfolded during this time were meant to help someone else who may be struggling with unanswered prayers and deep grief. Please understand that sharing such intimate details is not easy…
I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to start it off by reading the Book of Proverbs. However, I didn’t want to just read it; I wanted to make sure I gleaned from it. I have known since last year that I wanted to focus on the importance of self-care in…
Are you excited about the coming year? Or are you like me and wondering how in the world did we ever make it to 2024? When I was thinking about this coming year, I started wondering how much longer the Lord is really going to tarry with the shape our world is in. Maybe that…
