Author Archives: LauraMac
Sunday Soaking: Qualifications to Serve
“…they chose Stephen, a man full of faithand of the Holy Spirit…”Acts 6:5 As the early church grew, the need for workers also grew. The disciples wisely realized theyneeded to delegate. Self-awareness prompted them to see that there were not … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Cookies for St. Patrick’s Day!
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura shared a fabulous new cookie recipe — coupled with a great idea: using seasonal M&M’s to suit the holiday! (For example, Laura buys Christmas M&Ms on clearance, then separates the red and green … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: What is Faith?
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1 Hebrews 11 provides an apt definition of faith. Many of us may have learned the King James Version: Now faith is … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: The Shield of Faith
In addition to all this,take up the shield of faithwith which you can extinguishall the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16 Measuring approximately 4.5’ tall by 2’ wide, the Roman shield would completely cover a soldier as he … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Meal Planning Tips (with our Do It! List)
If you’re like most women we know, you regularly find yourself at the end of a busy day, asking—with a sigh—“What should I make for dinner tonight?” In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura shares some tips for planning out … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: What is Your “WHY” for Work?
Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23 It’s hard to overstate the value of a strong work ethic. No matter the arena—workplace, athletic field, ministry, or home … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Does The Word of God Live In You?
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and spiritual songs with gratitude in your hearts to God.” Colossians 3:16 Dictionary.com offers this … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: What Are You Wearing? (Colossians 3:12-14)
“…clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility,gentleness, and patience…and over all these virtues put on love,which binds them all together in perfect unity.”Colossians 3:12-14 Our identity in Christ means we should look, sound, think, and behave differently. It’s all about what … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Deep-Dish Pizza Pie
This Friday, February 9th, is National Pizza Day! Why not celebrate by trying this recipe for deep dish pizza pie that Laura shared in this week’s Martha Monday video? Using crescent rolls for the crust makes it come together so … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Set Your Heart, Set Your Mind!
“…set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Colossians 3:1-2 Are you a thermostat or a thermometer? A thermometer reflects the temperature … Continue reading
