Author Archives: LauraMac
Sunday Soaking: PATIENCE is Evidence of Transformation
Paul’s letter to the Colossians included reassurance that he was praying for them: …we have not stopped praying for youand asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his willthrough all spiritual wisdom and understanding.Colossians 1:9 The ensuing verses … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Peace — What It IS and IS NOT, and How to Get It
Peace is the third of the nine traits describing the fruit of the Spirit. The Apostle Paul invoked two qualities that appealed to Gentile and Jewish readers (respectively) when he opened each of his letters with some variation of the … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Quick & Healthy Everything Bagels
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura shared an easy, quick, and healthy recipe for everything “bagels” made at home. They require only a few ingredients and you won’t believe how quickly and easily they come together. You can watch … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Happiness is Good … JOY is Far Better!
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy…Galatians 5:22 Joy is number two on the Holy Spirit’s top nine list. We often use “joy” and “happy” interchangeably, but they are vastly different: Happy is temporary; joy is eternal. Happy … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: The Fruit of the Spirit is LOVE
And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.God is love.Whoever lives in love lives in God, and God in them.I John 4:16 What does it look like to “live in love” … and how does … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Our October ‘Do It!’ List
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura asked this question: Is your house causing you stress? Clutter is stressful. Most of us instinctively believe this, and clinical studies support the truth of the statement. In fact, there is a growing … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Praying for Our Kids – 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
Sunday Soaking: Praying for Our Children – ALL IN!
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 withall your heart,with all your soul, andwith all your mind.’Matthew 22:37 All means ALL! When … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: The Celebration Cookie!
In this week’s Martha Monday video, Laura shared a much-loved recipe for a giant chocolate chip cookie that the Macfarlans call, “The Celebration Cookie.” This delicious, multi-serving cookie is fantastic for any celebration, but the Macs love to share it … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Praying For Our Children to Be 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
