“What is the best trip you’ve ever been on?” That is the question that was recently posed to my children and a group of their peers at a church activity. Some said vacations to the ocean, others mentioned trips out of town to visit family, but as eyes turned on my four-year-old son, he was more than ready to… Read more
*Note: Every home and situation is unique, so what works for me may not work for you! These are my personal thoughts and experiences, and they are not meant to induce guilt or provide a template for life. They are meant to get you thinking! A few months ago, my husband and I moved our family from a postage stamp… Read more
Do you wonder how to live a simpler life as a Christian mother? Here’s what I’ve learned! I love for life to feel simple. That is where I thrive the best. When life is simple, I have the space to be settled within myself, to experience peace, and to chart an intentional path forward, with eyes ultimately fixed on heaven.… Read more
“How do I share the gospel with my children?” you wonder. It starts with lovingly helping them see their need for a Savior starting from a young age. The gospel is the good news that Jesus has sacrificed Himself in our place to pay for our sins. It’s the good news that we can have eternal life through His death and… Read more
A godly friend is a blessing from the Lord. This is someone who speaks truth into our life, helps us when we fall, encourages us to stay the course, fixing our eyes on Jesus, and spurs us on towards love and good deeds. But sometimes, though we long for a friend, we aren’t sure how to make one. I’ve been… Read more
One of the neatest things I’ve done in my prayer life is ask God for specific prayers to pray for my children. It all started when a close friend shared that, ever since her son was quite young, she’d had it on her heart to pray that he would be one who includes others. She asked God to give him a heart to… Read more
A weekly family night will help you strengthen your family relationships. These family night ideas are simple yet effective at doing just that! We recently launched an official family night around our house. It’s on our shared iCloud Calendar, currently set to repeat every Wednesday night into eternity. I want to share a little bit about what we’re doing as we figure this… Read more
Sometimes finding time to have a personal, weekly Sabbath rest is so difficult, we throw up our hands and give up. However, God is challenging me to get creative and find a way, despite the busyness of life. A few weeks ago I sat in church and listened to a compelling teaching on the problem of hurry. The pastor spoke of our… Read more
Get this FREE 5-step guide to simplify your life so that you can focus on what actually matters.
You will also join 4,100+ other subscribers to receive weekly encouragement to see eternity in your home and to live in its light.
Life is too short and God is too good to live distracted.
Subscribe to the Embracing a Simpler Life mailing list and receive the encouragement you need to see eternity in your home and to live in its light.
