If someone were to ask your family if you were a patient person, what would their response be? I want to consider myself a patient person, but I'm not sure what my family would say, especially when I'm under stress or when things aren't working out on my timetable. Are we patient with our children when they come to us with questions and requests at the most seemingly inconvenient times? How about difficult people in our lives? Or people who respond impatiently to us? Full Show Notes: ThankfulHom...
Jan 11, 2022•10 min•Ep. 118
I know many of our lives have been affected by divorce, and it is a sensitive subject. There is much hurt and pain in many of your lives still by divorce, so my desire isn't to cause you any more hurt—so please know my heart here before we start to dig in. I always want to be biblical, and the question that we're answering in all these episodes is to be, "What does God's Word say?" Our text today is Matthew 5:31-31: and Jesus continues in it with His - "it was said" statements but "I say to you"...
Dec 28, 2021•43 min•Ep. 117
As Christians who live in a world that denies absolute truth, we are going to run into controversy. Controversy is an area we need to learn to deal with in a God-honoring way when there are issues inside and outside our churches that need to be addressed. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , YouTube , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscrib...
Dec 13, 2021•12 min•Ep. 116
We live in a culture today that is obsessed with sex and sensuality. From tv ads, magazines at grocery store checkouts, perfume ads, images of women in their undergarments in store windows, to the songs on the radio that glamorize infidelity—how is it possible to live a life of purity in such a society? Our text in today's episode is Matthew 5:27-30: 27 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent ha...
Nov 23, 2021•27 min•Ep. 115
One of the ways we adorn the gospel (as it states in Titus 2:10) or make it beautiful is by the care and keeping of our homes. We have been given the responsibility, as Christian women, to the care and management of our homes. In this episode, the hope in our time together is that we capture the reality of God's hand in every aspect of our lives as workers at home. There is purpose ladies being worked out in our normal day-to-day life. God is always at work behind the scenes. Full Show Notes: Th...
Nov 09, 2021•38 min•Ep. 114
Are we always mindful as we think of our sinful anger, even though it doesn't lead to physically murdering someone, is committing murder against another person in our heart, and will also be judged by the Lord? One commentator stated: "We would learn that we actually do worse things than these if we could only see our hearts as God is able to see them." We are all murderers. Have you ever lost your temper, harbored a grudge against someone, gossiped, neglected their needs, spoke unkindly about t...
Oct 26, 2021•31 min•Ep. 113
Jesus did not come to do away with the Law—He came to fulfill it. As we continue on in our series on the Sermon on the Mount we will see how Christ fulfills the scriptures and what place the law has in our lives as His followers Our text today is Matthew 5:17-20: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until a...
Sep 21, 2021•30 min•Ep. 112
Do you, as a Christian, plan your days, so you're using your time wisely (Ephesians 5:15-16)? We don't just want to live to get things done or get the most things done; we want to get done what we should be focusing on or prioritizing. Come listen in as we walk through Ephesians 5:15-16 together: Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for acc...
Aug 31, 2021•34 min•Ep. 111
Psalm 1 stands as an introduction to the rest of the Psalms. It describes two different paths that we frequently see in the Psalms; the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. We're going to walk through this Psalm together in today's episode. PDF Study Guide Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , YouTube , Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group...
Aug 25, 2021•34 min•Ep. 110
"If God’s favor to us were based on our performance—we’re in trouble because even our best days are flawed with sin. We don’t always have pure motives and really in some way we are always looking out for ourselves.” The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges EP 69: Preaching the Gospel to Yourself Full Show Notes: God's Blessing Does Not Depend On Our Performance SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , YouTube , Pinterest &...
Jul 07, 2021•11 min•Ep. 109
When Christians begin living like Christians, it affects the world around them. We are light to a dark world. Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12), and He is a great light that has come to those dwelling in darkness (Matthew 4:16). Because of Christ's work in those of us who are in Christ, we are now light, and we're to live as children of light. We are to have nothing to do with darkness because we've been delivered from its domain (Colossians 1:12-13). We who were once not just in darkn...
May 25, 2021•36 min•Ep. 108
My hope today is to encourage some of you homemakers who feel overwhelmed when it comes to the care of your home. I'm still a learner even after 35 years and I hope you will always consider yourselves learners. What I'm sharing with you are tasks and routines that have worked well for me over the years so don't feel you need to put in place each one but maybe you can gain a tip or two today for your home. Full Show Notes: 10 Simple Tips for Beginning Homemakers SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker fo...
May 08, 2021•37 min•Ep. 107
In this next episode of the Sermon on the Mount, we start with two common pictures we're all familiar with from everyday life. No matter your location in the world—you know what salt and light are. We are to be salt, and we are to be light or better to state as the scripture states - we ARE salt, and we ARE light. We're going to take these one at a time, so today, we're just working through Matthew 5:13: "You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be r...
Apr 27, 2021•25 min•Ep. 106
Self-pity is a selfish tendency that takes our eyes off Christ and puts them on ourselves. We forget “God works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” Are we able to give God “thanks in all things”? Faith on Trial: Psalm 73 by Martyn Lloyd Jones The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace Full Show Notes: Practical Tips to Overcome Self-Pity Favorite Book Recommendations SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follo...
Apr 12, 2021•21 min•Ep. 105
As we hunger and thirst for righteousness, it will lead us to be persecuted for righteousness' sake. A true Christian will suffer persecution in one form or another. Today we are on the eighth beatitude in Matthew 5:10-12: 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great i...
Mar 23, 2021•31 min•Ep. 104
We all know the books we read shape us and grow us. Besides benefits like increasing our vocabulary and sharpening our brains, books also teach us, challenge us and bring us comfort. Many benefits are waiting for you as you take the time to pick up a good book. We all have an ever-growing list of books we'd like to read each year. I'm sharing a few tips that have helped me choose what to read and make more time to fit it into a busy schedule. Full Show Notes: Simple Tips to Read More Books Favor...
Mar 09, 2021•24 min•Ep. 103
To be a peacemaker we need to be at peace with God. It starts here. We must no longer be God's enemy. God is the supreme peacemaker and now as his children, we should resemble our Father and be peacemakers Today we are on the seventh beatitude in Matthew 5:9: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the blog Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Marty...
Feb 23, 2021•38 min•Ep. 102
There is a book that has been a comfort to me in my walk with the Lord as I parent a prodigal by Ruth Bell Graham called Prodigals and Those Who Love Them: Words of Encouragement For Those Who Wait. Waiting on a prodigal is hard, and this isn't a how-to book but a book of prayers and promises and meditations in the Word for troubled hearts. Her reminder is one I bring to mind often, “We mothers must take care of the possible and trust God for the impossible. Full Show Notes: Trusting God with th...
Feb 15, 2021•10 min•Ep. 101
When our hearts are being ruled by the Spirit we will only desire the very best for someone. Jesus is our perfect example of how love acts (Eph. 5:2). Full Show Notes at Thankful Homemaker SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook , Pinterest, YouTube & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Feb 09, 2021•28 min•Ep. 100
The gift of physical sight is wonderful. Yet we are talking today about a seeing that surpasses that of even someone being blind and seeing for the first time. We are going to see God. Today we are on the sixth beatitude in Matthew 5:8: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the blog Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones SOCIAL: Join Thankful...
Jan 26, 2021•32 min•Ep. 99
I love reading Paul's prison prayers (Ephesians 1:15-23, 3:14-21; Philippians 1:9-11, Colossians 1:9-12) because we see the heart of what the apostle desired for us. Amid this trial, Paul didn't pray the believers in Ephesus or Philippi would live their best life now. He didn't pray for material blessings, but his focus was on the spiritual and the unlimited and glorious blessings we have from being in Christ. Wisdom in God's ways is something we should all desire to seek as believers and to pra...
Jan 18, 2021•10 min•Ep. 98
Do you ever find yourself flitting from task to task and at the end of the day realizing you didn't finish any of them? Do you have trouble staying focused and on task? A tool that has helped me immensely over the years to stay on tasks, whether it's household chores, reading, social media, blog work, paying bills, and a host of other items, is just a simple household timer Full Show Notes at Thankful Homemaker My Favorite Timer SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of R...
Jan 11, 2021•23 min•Ep. 97
I'm sharing some of the simple tools that have helped me manage my time over my 34 years of being a wife, mother, and homemaker. Full Show Notes at Thankful Homemaker Free Daily Docket PDF Free 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...
Jan 05, 2021•18 min•Ep. 96
We're getting ready to turn the calendar and on most of our lists or resolutions is to start a daily Bible reading habit. This is a good thing. What better discipline to develop as a believer than to desire to sit at the feet of Jesus daily and hear from Him through His Word and for us to speak to Him through prayer Full Show Notes at Thankful Homemaker Free PDF - Daily Time with the Lord SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Face...
Dec 29, 2020•27 min•Ep. 95
As I've been reading in Isaiah, it has struck me how often God is not the first place I turn to when I need help. I may look to myself, my husband, or a friend, and although those aren't necessarily bad things it isn't where I should be turning to first. Isaiah 9:6: For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Blog Post - The Greatest Gift SOCIAL: ...
Dec 18, 2020•7 min•Ep. 94
One of the aspects of the life of Christ that stands out to me is that Jesus never seemed to be in a hurry. Even when crowds of people surrounded him he always made time for what was most important—time with His Father. Luke 5:15-16: 15 But now even more the report about him went abroad, and great crowds gathered to hear him and to be healed of their infirmities. 16 But he would withdraw to desolate places and pray. Sitting with Jesus in a Season of Busyness Crazy Busy: A (Mercifully) Short Book...
Dec 11, 2020•5 min•Ep. 93
Those who know they have received mercy, show mercy. And the merciful are greatly blessed, because they will receive mercy from God himself. And as the verse, Matthew 5:7 states: Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the blog Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Fo...
Dec 08, 2020•33 min•Ep. 92
SHOW NOTES: Thankful Homemaker EP 9 Christ-Focused Christmas Celebration Ideas 10 Questions to Ask at Your Christmas Gathering by Donald Whitney Favorite Site for Evangelist Christmas Books to Giveaway - my top giveaway book choice 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 Thankful Homemaker Merchandise...
Dec 04, 2020•12 min•Ep. 91
We all know what it feels like at times to be hungry or thirsty, but there are a hunger and thirst that should be far more concerning to us that we are going to dig into together today, and it’s not talking about physical hunger but spiritual hunger. It’s a hunger that will not be satisfied by food or water but only by God. Augustine said: "Thou has made us for thyself, and our hearts are restless until they find their rest in thee." The good news is Jesus tells us in Matthew 5:6 that our hunger...
Nov 24, 2020•32 min•Ep. 90
Meekness is often defined as power under control, and in the case of the Spirit-filled believer, he or she is under the control of God's Spirit. Meekness towards God is a disposition of spirit that accepts His dealings as good and doesn't dispute or resist them. Listen in as we continue on in our series through the Sermon on the Mount - working through Matthew 5:5: Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All ep...
Nov 10, 2020•41 min•Ep. 89
