Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast
170 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1.1K ratingsA Homemaking Podcast to encourage Christian wives, mothers and homemakers in the role God has called them to.
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Lessons Learned from My Grandmother
April 23, 2024 00:57 - 23 minutes - 24.7 MBWhenever I am asked, "Who has made an impact on your life?" my mind is drawn to my grandmother. My grandmother is a beautiful woman who had a significant impact on me as a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. In this episode, I share some insights into my grandmother's life (she lived to be 102!), the lessons she taught me, and the example she set for me on being a homemaker. My hope is that this episode will remind us to cherish each moment, love generously, and reflect God's grace ...
Loving Our Wayward Children: Encouragement for Moms of Prodigals
March 19, 2024 13:37 - 35 minutes - 35.6 MBMy dear friends, we are diving into a topic that is near and dear to many of our mama hearts and it’s one that's dear to mine. We are walking through how to love our wayward children. We will discuss the importance of keeping a Gospel focus, connecting with our prodigal children, and trusting in the absolute sovereignty of God in salvation. I pray this episode will encourage you, remind you where your true hope lies, and give some practical guidance too. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com f...
Updates, My Current Time in the Word and Some Favorite Things
February 07, 2024 01:19 - 40 minutes - 45.3 MBIn this episode, things are a bit more casual as I share the latest updates on the blog and podcast. I give a peek into my personal time in the Word in the mornings and share a few of my current favorite things. So grab a coffee or tea and come sit with me a bit xoxo. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes on all the links and resources mentioned in today's episode. Friends of Thankful Homemaker on Patreon RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Libra...
Planning with Purpose: Spiritual Priorities for the New Year
January 13, 2024 20:55 - 45 minutes - 51.2 MBSetting spiritual priorities through a biblical lens helps us focus on glorifying God in every aspect of our lives. We will discuss the impact of such priorities on our daily spiritual growth and provide practical tips for setting and achieving spiritual goals. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Spiritual Priorities PDF Planning Guide Shopping for Time by Carolyn Mahaney Support Thankful Homemaker on Patreon RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free...
The Means of Grace to Grow in Godliness
December 29, 2023 23:18 - 49 minutes - 54.8 MBGod's Word, prayer, and fellowship are gifts from the Lord. He uses these to graciously shape us into Christ's image, strengthen our faith, and grow us in godliness. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Means of Grace to Grow in Godliness PDF Handout Spiritual Disciplines Series Support Thankful Homemaker RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support...
The Heart of a Servant: Lessons from Luke 1:38
December 11, 2023 15:34 - 23 minutes - 24.9 MBMary's humble and obedient servant-like approach inspires Christian homemakers to transform their homes into nurturing spaces of faith and trust, echoing her commitment to serve according to God's plan Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Luke (Reformed Expository Commentary by Philip Graham Ryken 2023 Christmas Gift Guide All Christmas Posts & Podcasts Support Thankful Homemaker RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ...
Setting Our Minds On Things Above: Unpacking Colossians 3:1-4
November 21, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 29.7 MBAs we walk through Colossians 3:1-4, we will discuss the importance of setting our minds on things above, walk through what it means to live our lives hidden with Christ in God, and the transformative effect this can have on our earthly and eternal lives Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Thankful Homemaker Patreon RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patre...
Christ-Centered Thanksgiving: Simple Planning & Traditions
November 03, 2023 16:31 - 22 minutes - 24.9 MBSharing simple Thanksgiving planning and traditions to keep Christ at the center of your family’s celebration. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Thanksgiving Planning Course - Code THANKFUL for 25% off Resources to Help Your Family Celebrate a Christ-Focused Thanksgiving All Thanksgiving Resources at the Blog Amazon Thanksgiving Book Recommendations RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Faceboo...
The Authority of Jesus (Matthew 7:28-29 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
October 24, 2023 10:32 - 20 minutes - 22.1 MBJesus' words have authority because He is God. Whether it was the original hearers of the Sermon on the Mount or present-day readers of the Bible, we cannot argue or disagree with the teachings in this sermon because they are the direct words of God Matthew 7:28-29: 28 And when Jesus finished these sayings, the crowds were astonished at his teaching, 29 for he was teaching them as one who had authority, and not as their scribes. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for...
A Few of My Favorite Moments from the G3 Conference 2023
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 18.9 MBMy husband and I have been attending the G3 Conference in Atlanta since 2017. I want to share some of my favorite aspects of the conference (with the hope you’ll put it on your list for 2025) and provide some helpful resources so you can benefit from the conference at home. G3+ App - sign up here and use the code MARCIG3PLUS for two months free. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow Th...
Build Your House On The Rock (Matthew 7:24-27 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
September 12, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 33.5 MBIn Matthew 7:24-27, we find a contrast between the wise man who builds his house on the rock and the foolish man who builds his house on the sand. The foundation on which we build our lives is critical when the storms of life come. The wise man hears and practices the words of Jesus, building his house on the Rock, which is immovable. In contrast, the foolish man hears but does not practice the words of Jesus, building his house on sand, which is unstable, and in the end, he will fall. Mat...
5 Motivations to Stop Grumbling
September 06, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 24.1 MBThe sin of grumbling or complaining, whether silently or aloud, is a sin against the Lord. It implies that, at that moment, I am saying Jesus is not enough. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes The Sin of Grumbling @Susan Heck Sin of Grumbling @Date Night with the Woods Thankful Homemaker Patreon RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support Join th...
Managing Your Home: Simple Tips for Time Management, Cleaning, Laundry, and Organization
August 15, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 48 MBWhether you’re a new homemaker or a seasoned one, we all desire to find joy in caring for our homes and to do all our work as unto the Lord. Here are some simple encouragements to help you in the care of your home. Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes Homemaking Encouragement Podcasts & Posts at Thankful Homemaker Free Library of Printables Jumpstart your Mornings Free Mini-Course EP 79: Homemaking Matters: A Good God Working Out His Purposes in the Midst of Our Ordinary ...
The Danger of Self-Deception (Matthew 7:21-23- Sermon on the Mount Series)
June 27, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 37.3 MBJesus tells us in Matthew 7:21-23 not everyone who calls Him Lord will enter the kingdom of Heaven. How do we know if we are known by Jesus? How do we know if we are self-deceived? Is our profession merely verbal or intellectual knowledge, or are we those who are truly converted? When we call Jesus Lord, do we desire to submit to Him as Lord and do as He tells us to do from a heart that has been changed and given new motives and desires? Is there a love for the Lord and His Word and His pe...
A Tree and Its Fruit (Matthew 7:15-20 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
May 23, 2023 10:00 - 31 minutes - 34.2 MBWe must be diligent students of the Word. We cannot be reminded enough that theology matters. Many people fall into following false teachers because they don’t know what God’s Word says. True character will eventually reveal itself. The fruit will eventually show the character of the tree. It will be clear if the fruit is rotten. Matthew 7:15-20: 15 “Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 You will recognize them by their fruits....
The Influence of Godly Mothers and Grandmothers
May 09, 2023 10:51 - 21 minutes - 24.5 MBAs a young believer and a young mother, one of the scriptures that had much impact on me was 2 Timothy 1:5: I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. The Lord used the influence of Timothy's mother and grandmother in bringing him to saving faith. The Lord also used them in instructing Timothy in the Scriptures (2 Timothy 3:14-17). Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com Lilla Ros...
Embracing Every Moment: Mother’s Day Thoughts (Bitesize)
April 29, 2023 16:43 - 8 minutes - 9.83 MBAs a mother and grandmother, I appreciate the significance of treasuring every moment spent with family, especially when children are young. Learn to embrace each day as a gift from the Lord, both in the midst of daily chores and life’s beautiful moments Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support Join the Thankful Homemaker Face...
The Narrow Road (Matthew 7:13-14 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
April 25, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 31.4 MBOur text today comes in at the beginning of the end of the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus knew many would be listening to his sermon and agreeing with it, praising His words, yet they would never enter into the kingdom. We can’t just hear about the kingdom, agree about what we heard, and go on with our life. There is no neutrality with Jesus - we are either on the broad road to destruction or the narrow road to life. Matthew 7:13-14: 13 “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the...
Simple Steps to Ministry As We Go About Our Normal Days
April 10, 2023 21:47 - 20 minutes - 23.2 MBSometimes we can get so busy with the everyday details of life and can forget or miss the opportunity to minister to those the Lord has placed in our paths. The hope in today's episode is to get us to look outside the four walls of our home to see where we can meet the needs of others as we go about our everyday life. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com Hi-Contrast Hymn Book RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Fa...
Ask and It Will Be Given (Matthew 7:7-12 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
March 28, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 31.5 MBWe're to be persistent in prayer. We need it just as much as we need oxygen to breathe. It's the lifeline to those of us in the Kingdom - we are still on earth, and as we pray with such persistence continually about all things, it reveals our great dependence on Jesus. Only through Jesus working in and through us can we stay on the narrow path and walk in righteousness and holiness. So we must continually be asking and keep asking and seek and keep seeking and knock and keep knocking. HEL...
Threats to Biblical Friendship
March 15, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 48.6 MBOur friendships with one another will only have a solid foundation and be able to flourish if they are built on the solid rock of Christ. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com PDF Download for Outline of Threats to Biblical Friendship RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App...
Cultivating Beauty In Our Homes
March 13, 2023 21:51 - 26 minutes - 29.3 MBCultivating a beautiful home takes a lifetime and is worth every moment we take to pour the love of God into our families and the lives of others. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com EP 79: Homemaking Matters: A Good God Working Out His Purposes in the Midst of Our Ordinary Days RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group...
Judge Not That You Not Be Judged (Matthew 7:1-6 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
February 14, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 35.8 MBHow do we judge correctly? What does it mean when Jesus tells us not to judge, and why shouldn't we wrongly judge others? There is much covered in our text today in Matthew 7:1-6 to walk through together. When we see ourselves and our sin rightly, when we are broken by our sin and in a place of humility, we will be in a place to remove the speck from our brother's eye. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series on...
Romancing Your Husband
February 05, 2023 07:00 - 9 minutes - 10.7 MBDo you find yourself so busy serving your husband that you don't take the time to delight in him? When he enters the room, do you stop and enjoy his presence, and does he know you are thankful to the Lord for him? Are you more concerned with him meeting your needs than you meeting his? Listen in as we talk through some practical reminders to not let the busyness of the day rob you of taking the time to truly enjoy this man that captured your heart so many years ago. Full Show Notes: Thank...
10 Things Helping Me To Manage My Days as a Homemaker
January 24, 2023 10:00 - 51 minutes - 56.9 MBI am sharing various systems, tools, and routines I've appreciated having available to me as a homemaker and how they help me manage my days. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com G3 National Conference (Use code G3TH for 30% off your registration) RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Patreon Support Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on You...
There Is No Need To Worry (Matthew 6:25-34 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
January 12, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 31.3 MBWhen our priorities are wrong, our hearts will be anxious. Jesus reminds us in this passage that we don't need to worry about the necessities of life. We have a Heavenly Father who loves and cares for His children. Our worry shows a lack of faith and trust in our good God. The cure to our anxiety is to seek the Lord and not the things of this world. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series on the blog G3 Nation...
Fear Not - Luke 2:10
December 20, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 21.2 MBWhen we come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior - we are now to be people of faith - we are people who are told to Fear Not. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com Resources Mentioned: Choosing a Mary Heart in a Martha Season Christmas Podcasts & Posts at Thankful Homemaker RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podca...
Witnessing To Our Family Members
November 28, 2022 12:29 - 23 minutes - 26 MBWhen I started writing this podcast, I wanted to title it “How Not to Witness to Family Members.” I believe I have more qualifications in writing about all my failures and missed opportunities to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with those I love dearly and desire to see in heaven one day. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com The Gospel in a Minute Living Waters Bella Paper Giveaway RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomema...
Remembering to Thank God for His Blessings
November 08, 2022 21:14 - 8 minutes - 9.16 MBWith the season of Thanksgiving upon us, our minds seem to recognize the blessings the Lord has provided for us, and our hearts seem to be more thankful this time of year. But the reality is, this really should be the attitude we have daily as believers. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com Planning a Christ-Focused Thanksgiving Mini-Course RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagra...
Where Is Your Treasure? (Matthew 6:19-24 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
November 01, 2022 14:24 - 28 minutes - 31.1 MBWhen the world and its treasures are your desire, you'll find yourself storing earthly treasures. When Jesus is your treasure, you will be devoted to living for His glory and the good of others. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the blog Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Fa...
10 Manifestations of Humility
October 13, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 26.7 MBHumility is simply thinking rightly of ourselves as we compare ourselves to the Lord. We are going to walk through ten comparisons of when our thinking is prideful versus when we are walking in humility before the Lord. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com 10 Characteristics of Humility RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscrib...
Fasting for the Glory of God (Matthew 6:16-18 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
September 28, 2022 00:04 - 19 minutes - 21.9 MBFasting is a way to remind us that everything we truly need is found in Christ and Him alone. Jesus fasted, and He expected that His followers would fast too. The purpose of fasting is too long for the fullness and presence of Jesus in our lives. To hunger more for God than the food, He made for us to live on. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. EP 61: Fasting: Hungering After God (Spiritual Disciplines Series) All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount ...
Love is not Selfish (1 Corinthians 13:5)
September 07, 2022 14:53 - 14 minutes - 15.4 MBLove looks to the interests of others and puts others above itself. Christ is our perfect example of what unselfish love should look like. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com Sermon on the Mount Podcast Series RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful...
A Proper Pattern for Prayer (Matthew 6:5-15 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
August 23, 2022 20:55 - 50 minutes - 55.7 MBThe Lord's prayer is a pattern for prayer that is beneficial for all those in Christ to use. The first three requests have to do with God's glory, and the last three requests are for our good. Our eyes are on God first, and then our eyes are on us. It is the perfect pattern to use in our private and public prayer lives. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the blog Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by M...
A Walk Through My Simple Cleaning Routine
August 15, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 29.3 MBOur home cleaning should not take up most of our day and my hope in today's episode is to help you simplify your daily and weekly cleaning. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com My Favorite Cleaning Products & Tools RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Than...
5 Benefits We Have In Christ (Colossians 1:12-14)
July 18, 2022 13:30 - 20 minutes - 22.4 MBBeing reminded of all the riches we have in Christ is a sweet reminder to give thanks to the Lord in and through all things. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com Open Hearts in a Closed World Conference RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to the Podcast on Your Favorite App Online Courses & Printables Thankful Homemak...
Six Thought Patterns of a Christian Mind (Philippians 4:8)
July 11, 2022 14:38 - 11 minutes - 12.6 MBThe sin in our lives begins in our thoughts—or as the bible calls it, "the heart" (Mark 7:20-23). We don't sin without it first starting in our minds. We're walking through Philippians 4:8 together to see how to replace sinful, wrong thinking by instead thinking thoughts that are God-honoring. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com Jumpstart Your Mornings Free Mini-Course RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook,...
How Should We Give? - Matthew 6:1-4 (Sermon on the Mount Series)
May 24, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 24.8 MBWhen we grasp our relationship with God as our Father and rest securely in His care and love, it will change what we do and why we do it. We will not be looking for the approval of men but only of God, and there is where we receive the greatest reward that isn't lost because it is done out of love for our Father in Heaven, and He has seen it, and He will reward us. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the...
Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:43-48 (Sermon on the Mount Series)
April 26, 2022 10:00 - 29 minutes - 32.5 MBWe are to be imitators of Jesus who is God incarnate and we are to reflect his image to a lost and dying world. One way we do that is by loving our enemies HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount Series at the blog Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube & Instagram ...
Have We No Rights? - Matthew 5:38-42 (Sermon on the Mount Series)
March 22, 2022 10:00 - 37 minutes - 42.5 MBToday, we live in a culture all about self and our rights and self-esteem. Jesus desires those of us in Christ not to be self-focused and not to take offense so quickly that we immediately seek retaliation. Our hope is to have our eyes so focused on Christ and who we are in Christ and our purpose and mission that we don't let insults or criticism bother or thwart our mission. HELPFUL LINKS: Head over to ThankfulHomemaker.com for full show notes. All episodes in the Sermon on the Mount ...
Lovingly Giving and Accepting Correction
March 08, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 27.5 MBI don't know about you, but I don't always take correction well initially. Usually, I come around, but sometimes it takes me much longer than it should. Pride is such an ugly sin, isn't it?? Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com EP 10: Planning Spiritual Priorities for the New Year RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Subscribe to t...
Tell the Truth - Matthew 5:33-37 (Sermon on the Mount Series)
January 25, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 28.1 MBJesus calls us to be people of the truth and people who keep their word. We need to be people whose yes is yes and whose no is no. Matthew 5:33-37: "Again you have heard that it was said to those of old, 'You shall not swear falsely, but shall perform to the Lord what you have sworn.' 34 But I say to you, Do not take an oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or by the earth, for it is his footstool, or by Jerusalem, for it is the city of the great King. 36 And do ...
Cultivating Patience with One Another
January 11, 2022 10:00 - 10 minutes - 11.3 MBIf someone were to ask your family if you were a patient person, what would their response be? I want to consider myself a patient person, but I'm not sure what my family would say, especially when I'm under stress or when things aren't working out on my timetable. Are we patient with our children when they come to us with questions and requests at the most seemingly inconvenient times? How about difficult people in our lives? Or people who respond impatiently to us? Full Show Notes: Than...
Divorce and Remarriage (Matthew 5:31-32 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
December 28, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 47.9 MBI know many of our lives have been affected by divorce, and it is a sensitive subject. There is much hurt and pain in many of your lives still by divorce, so my desire isn't to cause you any more hurt—so please know my heart here before we start to dig in. I always want to be biblical, and the question that we're answering in all these episodes is to be, "What does God's Word say?" Our text today is Matthew 5:31-31: and Jesus continues in it with His - "it was said" statements but "I say to...
BITESIZE: Dealing with Controversy as a Christian
December 13, 2021 18:26 - 11 minutes - 13 MBAs Christians who live in a world that denies absolute truth, we are going to run into controversy. Controversy is an area we need to learn to deal with in a God-honoring way when there are issues inside and outside our churches that need to be addressed. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com RESOURCES: Join Thankful Homemaker for access to the Free Library of Resources Follow ThankfulHomemaker on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest & Instagram Join the Thankful Homemaker Facebook Group Sub...
Dealing with Adulterous Hearts (Matthew 5:27-30 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
November 23, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 30.3 MBWe live in a culture today that is obsessed with sex and sensuality. From tv ads, magazines at grocery store checkouts, perfume ads, images of women in their undergarments in store windows, to the songs on the radio that glamorize infidelity—how is it possible to live a life of purity in such a society? Our text in today's episode is Matthew 5:27-30: 27 "You have heard that it was said, 'You shall not commit adultery.' 28 But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful inte...
Being Keepers of Our Homes
November 09, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 40.1 MBOne of the ways we adorn the gospel (as it states in Titus 2:10) or make it beautiful is by the care and keeping of our homes. We have been given the responsibility, as Christian women, to the care and management of our homes. In this episode, the hope in our time together is that we capture the reality of God's hand in every aspect of our lives as workers at home. There is purpose ladies being worked out in our normal day-to-day life. God is always at work behind the scenes. Full Show No...
The Sin of Anger (Matthew 5:21-26 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
October 26, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 34.4 MBAre we always mindful as we think of our sinful anger, even though it doesn't lead to physically murdering someone, is committing murder against another person in our heart, and will also be judged by the Lord? One commentator stated: "We would learn that we actually do worse things than these if we could only see our hearts as God is able to see them." We are all murderers. Have you ever lost your temper, harbored a grudge against someone, gossiped, neglected their needs, spoke unkindly...
Jesus, the Law and the Christian (Matthew 5:17-20 - Sermon on the Mount Series)
September 21, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 33.8 MBJesus did not come to do away with the Law—He came to fulfill it. As we continue on in our series on the Sermon on the Mount we will see how Christ fulfills the scriptures and what place the law has in our lives as His followers Our text today is Matthew 5:17-20: "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law un...
Getting Things Done: A Walk Through Ephesians 5:15-16
August 31, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 36 MBDo you, as a Christian, plan your days, so you're using your time wisely (Ephesians 5:15-16)? We don't just want to live to get things done or get the most things done; we want to get done what we should be focusing on or prioritizing. Come listen in as we walk through Ephesians 5:15-16 together: Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Full Show Notes: ThankfulHomemaker.com SOCIAL: Join Thankful Homemak...