Author Archives: LauraMac
Sunday Soaking: Prayerlessness — Is It Sinful?
“As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you…” I Samuel 12:23 According to Samuel, prayerlessness is indeed a sin. This verse is part of Samuel’s farewell address … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: 30 Prayers & Verses for Our Children (September ‘Write the WORD’)
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura introduced our free downloads for September! The monthly Do It! List helps organize your home by providing a succinct, 1-page list of common chores and tasks to be done daily, weekly, once per … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Praying for Positive Peer Pressure
As iron sharpens iron,so one person sharpens another.Proverbs 27:17 The expression “peer pressure” certainly carries a negative connotation. Secular and non-secular studies alike have confirmed the impact (particularly during adolescence) of peers. Teenagers, when influenced by their friends, are far … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Prayer Walk Your School
Have you heard the term “prayer walk” and wondered what it means? Laura defines it simply as: Letting what you see prompt you to pray! In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura encourages us to prayer walk our local schools … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: The Tongue — A Tool for Building Up or Tearing Down
In the course of one day – even one hour – our words can encourage and inspire … or they can discourage and destroy. You and I can easily recall a scene from our childhood, teenage years, or even last … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Pray the Book
When looking over verses from our Write the WORD bookmark, it’s often challenging to choose just one to unpack for the Sunday Soaking devotional. Instead, I’ve opted today to highlight three passages from our “Parenting By The Book” theme, and … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Laura’s Tips for Cutting a Watermelon
In this week’s all-new Martha Monday video, Laura shared two simple methods for cutting a watermelon into cubes or slices. Do you love watermelon but hate the hassle of cutting it? This video’s for you! Have you subscribed to the … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Guard Your Heart
“Above all else, guard your heart,for it is the wellspring of life.”Proverbs 4:23 What is it about children that has them always longing to be older—wanting more privileges and opportunities? Every mother has heard questions like: When can I watch … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: A Woman Who Fears The LORD
Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.Proverbs 31:30 A woman who fears the Lord is a woman who is reverent, holy, and knows she exists to bring glory to the … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: How to Inventory Your Pantry (from Our August ‘Do It!’ List)
In this week’s new Martha Monday video, Laura encourages us to tackle the task of doing a pantry (or freezer) inventory in August. She also shares a few items she uncovered as she completed her own pantry clean-out, and how … Continue reading