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, […]
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“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1, King James Version You know how people say to just look around and you will always find a miracle? The story I am going to tell you today is a very personal one. One that, if you know me,
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“I’m sorry, but the number you have been trying to reach has been disconnected.” Not really, but in my head, that’s how I felt during my time off, and it was wonderful! I chose to disconnect from the rush of things and slow down to spend time with my husband and kids. I have missed
Is it only me, or do you live a consistently busy life? Every day there is something that needs to be taken care of, and by the end of the day, when I finally get into bed, I feel completely exhausted. However, instead of falling asleep, my mind begins to run in all directions, and
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“We’re just friends.” That was both mine and my husband’s response when asked if we were dating. I don’t think that either of us was ready to admit that we were enjoying each other’s company (at least not enough to say we were “dating”). Let’s go back a few years to high school. Yes, I
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Coffee and fresh sourdough cinnamon rolls. Doesn’t that sound delicious? Oh, it was! What made it even better was that I was able to share it with a friend. Yes, it was something very simple, but it meant a whole lot to me. It was nice to take a moment away from my busy life
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Nice to Meet You Welcome to Makin’ Macon, a place where I love to share encouragement for families, marriage, ministry, and homemaking. Hello! I’m Susan and I am a wife of a pastor, mother of two, and homemaker. I grew up as a Pastor’s kid in a small town in Tennessee. As a child, family
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