Author Archives: LauraMac
Sunday Soaking: Grace Alone
I do not set aside the grace of God,for if righteousness could be gained through the law,Christ died for nothing!Galatians 2:21 If Paul wore a t-shirt, it would read: Don’t mess with the Gospel! This former Jewish Pharisee/enforcer of the … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Full of Grace, Seasoned with Salt
“Let your conversation be alwaysfull of grace, seasoned with salt,so that you may know how to answer everyone.”Colossians 4:6 Paul provides a recipe here for our words with others: Full of grace Seasoned with salt The context is interaction with … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Make Your Own Trail Mix!
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura encouraged us to enjoy the gorgeous fall weather by getting outside to soak up the glory of God’s creation. October is the perfect time to spend time hiking! We hope you’ll enjoy this … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: The Verdict is In
“…all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,and are justified freely by His grace through the redemptionthat came by Christ Jesus.”Romans 3:23-24 If you grew up going to Sunday School, you know this one! “All have sinned.” … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Our God – Compassionate and Gracious
“The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.”Psalm 103:8 David writes in the Old Testament about God’s compassion and grace. We like focusing on thispart of God’s nature. We often think of it as a New … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: October’s ‘Do It’ List — READ!
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura introduces our October ‘Do It!’ List. Do you have a stack of books waiting to be read, but just keeping moving them (or dusting!) them? Do you keep intending to read, but never … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: ALL IN on Praying for Our Children
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. Deuteronomy 6:5 Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Praying for Thankfulness
“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 [NIV] Prompted by my pastor when our oldest was only one year old, I began to pray for a thankful heart in … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Laura’s Fall Dollar Tree Haul
The days are getting shorter and cooler weather is headed our way. This week’s Martha Monday video featured items from Laura’s most recent Dollar Tree haul. We hope you’ll enjoy this video highlighting some of the fun finds (and ideas … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Children Coming to Christ at an Early Age
“… from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.” II Timothy 3:15 Paul is writing to Timothy, his spiritual son. (He refers to him … Continue reading
