We know that technically all Scripture is profitable, but it seems like some of it is more helpful than others. In Bible studies, we discuss what our favorite book of the Bible is and just sayin' Ezra and Numbers has never come up. Kristie is here to talk us into taking a peek into and fall in love with some of these more obscure Old Testament books. How do we answer the question "What's your favorite book of the Bible?" Why do you think we are automatically attracted to some books of the Bible ...
Jul 30, 2024•20 min
We live in a culture that tends to spiral into MORE. We spend time with a friend and suddenly find ourselves enrolled in a new activity. We scroll social and buy a new product. We walk through Target and suddenly find ourselves "needing" thing we didn't know about when we walked in Has your family always been attracted to slow living, or did you have a breaking point to get there? What benefits does slow and less have on kids? How can we support our kid's natural curiosities? What do we have to ...
Jul 23, 2024•20 min
For many of us doing “quiet time,” “Bible time,” or “Devotions” with our kids feels like an all-or-nothing experience. We have in our mind what we think it should look like, and if we fall short of that we just give up. What impact do parents have on faith? Can they just leave that for Kid’s church? What happens if we try to copy the way other families teach faith? How do we find our family’s why? How do I have that conversation with my husband or wife? What happens if they don’t see it the way ...
Jul 16, 2024•18 min
Many are living out the dream of adult life we had as children. Then some days stressor after stressor keeps piling on, until we wondered why this is something we ever even asked for. It can feel especially guilt-inducing when it involves being a parent to our children. The feelings come up with the wish that we could quit motherhood. How do we give ourselves a time-out? Quitting isn't really an option in motherhood, so what do we do after we've had that outburst, or even secret desire to quit? ...
Jul 09, 2024•20 min
Fear of missing out is real and if we are honest it doesn't just affect teenagers. Many of us struggle with comparison and feel that everyone must be happier than we are. I related a lot to swirling thoughts keeping you awake. You've said FOMO is one of the main things that kept you awake at night! When did you first become aware of that tendency? Why do you think so many of us struggle to process emotions? It's one thing to realize we need change... How did you start creating change in your lif...
Jul 02, 2024•20 min
Throughout history, we've been tempted to think of children as less than adults, but when Jesus came he turned that ideology on its head with his teaching. Jesus radically declared "Let the little children come to me, and do not forbid them." Today my guest and I are going to talk about what full inclusion for kids looks like in the body of Christ! Where do we first see the idea of all human life being valuable to God? Can you talk about some Old Testament examples of God using children, even th...
Jun 25, 2024•19 min
Have you ever had questions you wish you could ask about special needs, but also don't want to offend? Jessica Hurlbut is here to talk to us about what it looks like living with a child who has special needs. She shares what it looks like to get the diagnosis, decide if you should grow your family further, and live daily like with a child who has special needs. At the end, she talks about how to live in kindness to your community. I hope this conversation makes future conversations more accessib...
Jun 18, 2024•20 min
Have you ever been talking to your kids and you see their eyes glaze over? You want so badly to teach them good character, but you feel like you're the teacher from Charlie Brown who is just background noise. Carl Laferton talks about his process for teaching through stories. He shows us how to break down words to be easily digestible and engaging. If nothing else I think you'll have a laugh with us along the way. Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Carl's book " The M...
Jun 11, 2024•19 min
Forget reading through the Bible in a year! Mary DeMuth is going to teach us how to read it all in ninety days. If you're feeling doubtful, she tells about the benefits she's received from this practice and the community she's created to support your pro Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Mary's book " 90-Day Bible Reading Challenge " linked, or join the current challenge You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Je...
Jun 04, 2024•17 min
Have you wanted to memorize the Bible, but it feels too hard? Today Natalie is sharing her best tips and tricks for easily memorizing the Bible. We talk about the difference between storing things in short-term memory vs the long-term memory. How would it transform the way you live to have the words of God in your heart? You can find her book " Dwell Differently " linked, and Natalie on Instagram Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on...
May 28, 2024•19 min
These words are not empty or only applicable to ancient people. This is the character of God. This is what he surrounds us with and the image of himself that he conforms us to! God doesn’t leave you alone to be faithful to him. He is faithful to you above and beyond what we’ve previously known or imagined. Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - Join thousand...
May 23, 2024•5 min
It can feel difficult to raise kids of faith when culture has lost its Christian moorings. Jennifer wants to introduce us to nine women of faith and discuss how they kept their faith vibrant through historical Christian practices! This will help us foster our own families of faith. Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World You can find Jennifer's book " Habits for a Sacred Home " linked, and Jennifer's website You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Hel...
May 21, 2024•19 min
What does it look like to be transformed by the gospel? We can’t make ourselves new, or shine our light. As humans, we become more like what we are around. If we set our minds on things from our old nature, we become calloused and more like that. When we stand in awe of what he has done and who he is we become more like him. Brought to you by: Around the Ancient World SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - ...
May 16, 2024•4 min
We may be tempted to think the New Testament is the most important part of the Bible, but Courtney shows us how the Bible from garden to glory can transform us. You can find her book " From Garden to Glory " linked or follow Courtney on Instagram. You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with email! *affiliate links are u...
May 14, 2024•19 min
Maybe you’ve been praying, and it feels like you're begging. Maybe the situation you’re living through has really gone off the rails or feels like it has dragged on too long. You believe if God was going to answer, he already would have. Pray that God will put his patience in your own heart, no matter how impossible things seem. This chapter isn’t the end of the story he is writing for you! SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this...
May 09, 2024•4 min
Have you struggled with infertility or infant loss, or have you walked through it with someone from your community? We want so badly to find or be comfort in pain but can feel at a loss to know how. Lauren and I talk about what it feels like to be the one walking through, and also how to be there for someone walking through infertility and infant loss. You can find her book " Beyond Our Control " linked or follow Lauren on Instagram . You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on ...
May 07, 2024•21 min
This doesn’t mean a believer will never experience anxiety. We see all through the Old Testament people of faith wrestling with anxiety and intrusive thoughts of doubt. What separates you out as a believer is you have the Holy Spirit in you to strengthen you as you speak truth to your anxieties and intrusive thoughts. SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - Join thousands of women who receive the lessons...
May 02, 2024•4 min
You want a cozy home, but you don't have a big budget. A few simple tweaks can go a really long way! Myquillyn encourages us first to observe our spaces. Then, look at the decorating trinity of "seating, lights, and storage". From there we can ditch the clutter and add the layers that make it cozy and our own! TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite someone whose style you love to come and make suggestions for your space. When you visit someone's home observe what is working well, and compliment them o...
Apr 30, 2024•20 min
The supernatural outcome of being in the vine and pouring out love is the purest kind of joy! So ask him to produce this fruit in you! SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - Join thousands of women who receive the lessons - Invite a friend -You can find more lessons on the blog -Print more cards from the shop Helping you love Jesus + disciple y...
Apr 25, 2024•4 min
Many people haven't read a book since they finished their college classes, because the process of cramming for tests kept them from ever wanting to learn that way again. How can we delight in learning and keep our kids from facing burn out? TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite someone else to join you in something you're good at, or ask them to teach you about something they love! You can enroll in " CORE course" or find more information on the Charlotte Mason Institute Instagram page. You can fi...
Apr 23, 2024•19 min
Beg God to make his love real to you. Then ask him to put love in your heart, so that you can see even difficult people and situations the way he sees you. He will grow love in you! SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - Join thousands of women who receive the lessons - Invite a friend -You can find more lessons on the blog -Print more cards from the shop...
Apr 18, 2024•5 min
Laugh your way to better habits as the founder of the 1000 Hours Outside movement Ginny Yurich tells us the story of her early motherhood. We discuss why kids being outside is so important, and practically how to do it even when no one else is. You can find Ginny's new book " Until the Street Lights Come On " linked, as well as her socials HERE ! You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get...
Apr 16, 2024•21 min
Not all years of parenting look the same, and we must first notice that the way we did things 5 years ago may not work for us now. Melissa Kruger talks us through how to analyze what will work best for us in the teen years, and how we can prepare for them now with our little kids. You can find "Parenting with Hope" or find Melissa HERE . You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get ...
Apr 09, 2024•19 min
Today we talk about what it looks like to look for hope in a season of pain and despair. Amber Haines resigned from the dream position at her church because of abusive leadership. In the process, she and her family lost their community too. Amber points us to the participate with those signs of hope even when daily life is a struggle. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Invite a friend to join you in a mundane task, and name what is painful together. You can find " The Deep Down Things " or follow Amber o...
Apr 02, 2024•19 min
We think of church history through the lens of monolithic culture. Jerome encourages us to go back in history further than the protestant reformation and discover the colorful mosaic of church history. You can find his book " African Heroes " linked or follow him on Instagram . You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping you love Jesus and disciple your kids on Instagram Or get access to the "Bible Study" by signing up with em...
Mar 26, 2024•19 min
I realized again because serve Jesus my time and effort can't be stolen. Every hour is already his. He uses my life in acts both domestic tasks, volunteer projects, and writing to bring his kingdom and for his glory, and somehow also my own joy. My life cannot be stolen because it's already bought and paid for, and he does beautiful things with everything he is given! SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - Join thousands ...
Mar 21, 2024•4 min
Can you find beauty in the brokeness of your body even in the middle of a chronic illness diagnosis? Cassandra tells us about what she's learning about relying on Christ and humbly accepting help in the middle of a life-altering medical event. TAKE IT TO YOUR COMMUNITY Ask a hurting friend, "What does support look like to you right now?" You can find " There's Beauty in Your Brokenness " or follow Cass on Instagram You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog Helping yo...
Mar 19, 2024•19 min
When we are to give to one another everything good within our power submission becomes a joy. We are wholeheartedly dedicated to the good of the other. In healthy relationships, as we press to give one another the best, we are met with equal resistance to be given the best, and the love of God is shown as we live together in love. SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - Join thousands of women who receive the lesson...
Mar 14, 2024•4 min
It's easy to believe God is self-absorbed, or not present at all. Alexandra Hoover talks us through what it looks like to trust God day in and day out. She grew up with the odds are stacked against her and has had moments she was left wondering how she would get back up. She believes resilient faith is possible, and wants you to have it too! You can find her book " Without Wavering " linked or follow her on Instagram . You can find Elizabeth writing helpful hints on the blog He...
Mar 12, 2024•18 min
Writing down what God has done for you and telling others helps strengthen our memory of his goodness. Our joy as believers doesn’t rely on being given everything we want but on the reliability of God’s nearness. In times of hardship, recounting the ways God has been good to you in the past, can help you meet even the hardest of trials with joy. SHOW NOTES: -Go to the "Get Started" page for all the information on how to use this study - Join thousands of women who receive...
Mar 07, 2024•4 min
