True spiritual mourning produces a hatred for our sin and a repentant heart that desires to be in a right relationship with the Lord. We should desire to be holy as God is holy. Mourning is to be our lifestyle. It’s not just a one time moment when we first came to a recognition of our utter spiritual poverty before the Lord - it is a continual part of our lives as believers We want to cultivate hearts that are sensitive to the sin our lives and mourn over them. We want our mourning to be genuine...
Oct 27, 2020•39 min•Ep. 88
The Sermon on the Mount lays out for us what it means to be a citizen of Christ's kingdom. The chapters we're working through in Matthew 5-7 layout for us what the Lord desires of those who profess Christ. It describes what our inward and outward desires and actions should look like of those who profess to be in Christ. As we continue on in this current series, our text today is Matthew 5:3: "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to Thankfu...
Oct 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 87
John Stott opened his book The Message of the Sermon on the Mount: Christian Counter-Culture with this sentence: "The Sermon on the Mount is probably the best-known part of the teaching of Jesus, though arguable it is the least understood, and certainly it is the least obeyed." In our time today, we're going to work through Matthew 5:1-2 and discuss an overview of the Sermon as we begin a series on the Sermon on the Mount HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. Stu...
Sep 22, 2020•29 min•Ep. 86
The Weekly Home Blessing is a simple one hour routine that blesses your home and family for the week. It's a habit I modified from Flylady that has been part of my homemaking routine for almost 20 years. Come walk through how it might bless your home and family too. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. Weekly Cleaning Schedule Free PDF Download SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pint...
Sep 07, 2020•24 min•Ep. 85
As Christian women, there is a desire within us to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. We want to grow in holiness. We desire to become more like Christ. We desire to be more and more separated from sin. We'd love to see the fruit of the Spirit evident in our lives—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. My hope is in our time together today to direct us towards a biblical view of the way God works, and we work in our sanc...
Aug 25, 2020•39 min•Ep. 84
This summer, we decided to create a camp experience for our grandkids in our backyard. This camp is referred to by Cousin Camp because usually, you're intermingling cousins together. However, our daughter has our only grandchildren, so technically ours wasn't a "cousin camp," but it was still a fun way to create sweet memories with our grandchildren. My husband, Doug Ferrell is a guest on today's episode, so come join us as we share all about our (as we called it) Camp Nana Papa week with our gr...
Aug 11, 2020•44 min•Ep. 83
So many times as wives, we can focus more on what our husbands are doing wrong instead of focusing our hearts on what they are doing right. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Jul 29, 2020•14 min•Ep. 82
HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. Logos Bible Software Training Webinar Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Jul 13, 2020•16 min•Ep. 81
HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. Learning from Elisabeth Elliot: A List of Resources Keep a Quiet Heart by Elisabeth Elliot SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Jul 06, 2020•17 min•Ep. 80
HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. Who Am I?: Identity in Christ by Jerry Bridges Spiritual Disciplines Series 20 Ways to Find Time with the Lord When Your Days are Crazy Busy - Free PDF SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Jun 23, 2020•32 min•Ep. 79
HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. The Gospel Condensed - Sermon by Doug Ferrell The Bible Recap Learning to Read, Understand, and Love the Bible with Tara-Leigh Cobble @Alisa Childers Podcast SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Jun 11, 2020•24 min•Ep. 78
HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. Menu Planning Made Easy Online Course Free Weekly Menu Planning PDF SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Jun 10, 2020•11 min•Ep. 77
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Jun 01, 2020•19 min•Ep. 76
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May 19, 2020•33 min•Ep. 75
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May 05, 2020•43 min•Ep. 74
EP 31: The Supremacy of God Ligonier Connect Contentment Study Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group The BAR Network Just Thinking Podcast The BAR Podcast Covenant Eyes More Helpful Links: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Apr 14, 2020•31 min•Ep. 73
To Seek and Save: Daily Reflections on the Road to the Cross by Sinclair Ferguson Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Ligonier Connect Contentment Thankful Homemaker Group Study Ligonier Connect Free Group Study Info Podcast EP 71: Prepare and Not Panic Meal Planning Made Easy More Helpful Links: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankfu...
Mar 31, 2020•17 min•Ep. 72
Thankful Homemaker Instagram Preparation is Not Panic and Confusion is Not Chaos @Tim Challies Ligonier Teaching Series Free to Stream Ken Ham Facebook Live Videos Andrew Peterson Wingfeather Series Book One Read Aloud G3 Conference App 10 Ways in Which this Coronavirus Pandemic Can Be for Our Good @Biblical Spirituality Press How Do We Make Sense of the Coronavirus? - @Ask Pastor John More Helpful Links: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Join Thankful Homemaker for access t...
Mar 18, 2020•22 min•Ep. 71
Abortion Resources Mentioned in the Episode: My Abortion Testimony at the Blog Haven Today Radio Program Article on Haven Today Facebook Live Video from Grace Community Church (my testimony comes in at approximately 32 minutes into the service) More Helpful Links: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subs...
Mar 10, 2020•19 min•Ep. 70
Preaching the gospel to yourself. It’s a phrase we’ve all heard and we all agree with but deep down we’re like, okay what does that really look like? Or how do I make that practical in my day-to-day life when my marriage is hard? Or the kids are out of control? Or there’s an illness in my family or I’m just stuck in a sinful pattern? Or the house is in chaos and I don’t know where to begin? The reality is we’re always saying something to ourselves in our minds. Especially in those moments of cha...
Feb 11, 2020•55 min•Ep. 69
It's the start of a New Year, and many of us have goals and resolutions on our minds, and those are good things. One that has been on my list is to re-evaluate my morning routine We know routines and habits are super helpful when we stick with them. Our days run smoother, and we go about them pretty effortlessly in time. They just happen, and our brains don't have to think so hard about them anymore. Brushing our teeth is a good example. You don't think about it—you just do it. Menu Planning Mad...
Jan 07, 2020•30 min•Ep. 68
With the holiday season before us, many of us may find ourselves around people who can be a challenge to communicate without it turning into a heated discussion. We may be the ones challenging to communicate with. As I pondered the topic of speech seasoned with grace and truth, one area that came to my mind is when I've messed up, and someone overlooked it and offered me grace. They didn't feel the need to correct me or even bring it up at a later time. Have you ever had a person like that in yo...
Nov 25, 2019•14 min•Ep. 67
My heart doesn't tend to go towards giving thanks during the difficult circumstances in my life. Honestly, my heart doesn't automatically go to giving thanks even in the good times of my life. I’m reminded in 1 Thessalonians 5:18 that giving thanks in all things is God's will for us Ingratitude is a sin that fails to acknowledge God as the giver of all things. Gratitude is an attitude that honors God. It acknowledges that He is the giver of all things. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it states: Rejoi...
Nov 13, 2019•21 min•Ep. 66
Have you ever been kind to someone outwardly, all the while you were harboring bitterness or anger towards them on the inside? What about thinking the best of others? I fight a critical spirit, and it's an area I continually pray for the Lord to work in my heart to not judge the motives of others. God's work of sanctification comes about by continuing to change us more into the image of Christ. Our motives need to be brought into obedience to God's Word if we desire to see real change in our liv...
Oct 08, 2019•31 min•Ep. 65
How do we determine what is the best use of our time? We know amid the mundaneness of our days, the work the Lord has given us in our homes matters for eternity. God has a purpose in all things. There is no secular work in Christ; all is sacred. As homemakers, we desire to be productive and accomplish much in the time we’re given. It feels good when we check those tasks off our to-do lists and then the reality hits that most of them are back on it again tomorrow. It’s hard sometimes to determine...
Sep 10, 2019•27 min•Ep. 64
What does it look like to live a fruitful life in the empty nest years? What do I do now? What does my day to day life look like? Am I needed anymore? These are questions that raced through my mind as the empty nest season approached and was quickly upon me. I don't have all the answers, but I desire to share some thoughts with you on lessons the Lord has taught me and what He continues to teach me in this season that I've grown to cherish much more than I initially thought I would. Do you desir...
Aug 13, 2019•38 min•Ep. 63
Most of us have been impacted by the writings of Charles Spurgeon, whether it’s through books, his sermons or even the many quotes we come across as we scroll through our social media feeds. Susannah Spurgeon is probably not as familiar to us except for the knowledge that we know she was married to Charles. My first introduction to Susannah’s writings was in a favored devotional of mine called Seasons of the Heart . Susannah’s writings are appealing as Ray Rhodes Jr. explained so beautifully: “f...
Jul 30, 2019•13 min•Ep. 62
Fasting is a way to show the Lord we enjoy Him more than His gifts. It turns our focus on Jesus because we know He is the only one who can satisfy our spiritual hunger. We desire to be filled with the Lord. You can find all podcasts on the Spiritual Disciplines in this series here . The two books I'm utilizing the most for the series are Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Habits of Grace . Head to ThankfulHomemaker.com for Full Show Notes Subscribe to ThankfulHomemaker Follow Thank...
Jul 09, 2019•36 min•Ep. 61
We are called in Ephesians 4:29 to respond with words that give grace, encourage, and build up. This includes those hard moments when our kids are sinfully disobedient. If my motives to correct are focused on my pride or being inconvenienced, then it's not going to come out in a way that is going to be in the spirit of Ephesians 4:29. Head to ThankfulHomemaker.com for Full Show Notes Subscribe to ThankfulHomemaker Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest & Instagram Subscribe to the ...
Jun 25, 2019•21 min•Ep. 60
What is evangelism? The dictionary definition defines it as the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. So evangelism is the announcement, proclamation, and preaching of the gospel (1 Corinthians 15:1-4), which is the good news of and about Jesus Christ. It is a verbal message. As Christians, we are all called to be God’s mouthpieces. Along with being salt and light to a lost world, we are called to open our mouths and share the good news—the best news we could...
Jun 11, 2019•36 min•Ep. 59
