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.
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…
Gather ’round, friends—because it’s time to celebrate freedom, fellowship, and food! If you’re like me, the 4th of July means more than fireworks and red, white, and blue sprinkles (although those are fun too). It’s about pausing to thank the Lord for our freedom, enjoying sweet time with family, and maybe sneaking a sourdough cinnamon…
Are you exhausted from carrying a load that feels too heavy? Maybe you’re smiling on the outside, but inside you’re wondering how much more you can take. If that’s you—you’re not alone. It’s in moments like this when we have to decide whether we’ll keep striving on our own, or finally give it all to God….
Here we are, stepping into summer with school winding down and everything feeling a little…unfinished. Laundry piles, projects paused, dreams delayed—it’s all still here. But maybe that’s not a failure—it’s an invitation to flourish in life’s unfinished moments. Maybe it’s not about rushing to complete everything, but learning to embrace peace in the middle of life’s…
Have you ever looked at your calendar, your to-do list, your laundry pile—and just wanted to crawl under the covers with a chocolate bar and your Bible? If so, you’re not alone. Honestly, this is often the very moment we’re invited to flourish when life feels chaotic—not by fixing everything, but by learning to grow right…
Motherhood is beautiful… and exhausting. From ministry moments to middle-of-the-night wakeups, many of us are running on grace and cold coffee. That’s exactly why I created the Happy Juice blend—a calming, hormone-supporting essential oil gift set for moms (and for myself!) that’s become a small but mighty part of my routine. Whether you’re deep in the toddler…
You ever feel like life just keeps picking up speed—like the world hit fast-forward and forgot to tell you? What if slowing down isn’t just about catching your breath—but about honoring God with the pace of your life? Because let’s be honest—we rush from one thing to the next: lunches packed, emails answered, a quick…
Most of us walk into marriage or motherhood with a picture-perfect idea of how life will look, especially when it comes to trusting God’s timing. We dream up scenes of sweet morning coffee chats, well-behaved kids, organized homes, and spouses who instinctively know exactly what we need. And then real life shows up. Real life…
Have you ever stopped to ask: What does contentment really mean? According to Webster’s Dictionary, it’s “the quality or state of being contented,” or a feeling of quiet happiness and satisfaction. Synonyms include satisfaction, peace, and ease. But here’s something interesting: content as a verb means “to make content; to satisfy.” That means contentment isn’t just a feeling—it’s an…
