Author Archives: LauraMac
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, … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Laura’s Latest Dollar Tree Haul
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura shared some of the everyday items she found on her latest trip to Dollar Tree. Do you have a favorite item (or three) that you try to find when you shop at your … 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 that Our Children are THANKFUL
“…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” I Thessalonians 5:18 [NIV] When our oldest was only one year old, after prompting by our pastor, I began to pray for a thankful heart … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Our Prayer – Coming to Christ at an Early Age
“…and that 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 … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Our September ‘Do It!’ List — and a Yummy Breakfast Casserole!
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura introduces our September ‘Do It!’ List, one of our regular monthly downloads. This handy one-page FREE resource has sections for daily, weekly, and monthly tasks and is designed to make your home more … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: A Litmus Test for Wisdom
She speaks with wisdom,and faithful instruction is on her tongue.Proverbs 31:26 The Proverbs Lady has simultaneously convicted and inspired women of God for centuries. We want to be her. We are sometimes shamed by her. Is she really that perfect? … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Our Local Prayer Walk Recap
Our first Prayer Walk for the local school district was absolutely amazing! We give God all the glory for the great turnout of brothers and sisters in Christ from the community who came together in prayer! We believe in God, … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Clothespin, Anyone?
Sin is not ended by multiplying words, but the prudent hold their tongues. Proverbs 10:19 Every kid that has ever gotten into trouble (eventually) learns to STOP TALKING when caught by his/her parents. Rationalizing, justifying, and certainly back talk just … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Plan a Prayer Walk for Your Schools
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura presents her one-page checklist on how to organize a Prayer Walk for your local school or school district. Cross My Heart Ministry planned this event for Siloam Springs, Arkansas (Laura’s hometown) and the … Continue reading
