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Marriage Wasn’t Meant to Make You Happy | Revel In the Freedom of Released Expectations

May 1, 2019 2 Comments
Marriage Wasn't Meant to Make You Happy | Revel in the Freedom of Released Expectations

If your marriage is brand new, bookmark this for later, because you may not relate to this now, but one day the words I share here will comfort you. The rose-colored lens through which you once viewed your spouse still holds a truth. Those endearing qualities which once wooed you to them still exist in […]

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Children, Marriage, Walking In The Word

The Truth About Self Care and The Source of Unshakable Joy

January 14, 2019 1 Comment
The Truth About Self Care and the Source of Unshakable Joy

It had been a long day with the kids, and they hadn’t exactly been their most endearing. I needed a moment of sanity and if I’m honest, escape. This doesn’t describe a single moment in time, but a feeling I experience almost daily. There are times when my proverbial cup is empty, and I feel […]

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Marriage, Walking In The Word

9 Hard Truths to Fuel a Godly Marriage

March 8, 2018 11 Comments
9 Hard Truths to Fuel a Godly Marriage

January 2018 marked 9 years of marriage for me and my husband. Our relationship and lives look so different now than when we started, but the journey together has made us more united and really redefined our idea of love. Our marriage is far from perfect, but I am also realizing, that is true for […]

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How Conflict, Massage Therapy, and Sex Make Me Long for Heaven

January 25, 2018 5 Comments
How Conflict, Massage Therapy, and Sex Make Me Long for Heaven

I’m not one to dwell on heaven–if I’m being honest. Sure, I think about the eternal consequences of my daily choices, but longing for the actual place and experience isn’t a feeling I would normally identify with. Unexpectedly, this week was different though. God kindly helped me “see” that unseen place more clearly than ever […]

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Hi, I'm Stephanie! I'm enthusiastic about understanding how things work together, and that is especially true when it comes to flavors in food and stories in the Bible.

As a lover of literature and language, studying the Bible is like a treasure hunt for me. But I don't believe theology is just for pastors or word nerds; knowing God is for everyone. I share tools, strategies and inspiration for helping you dig into Scripture and study God's Word competently. When we rightly know God we will rightly see Him for who He is, and that kind of seeing brings transformation in every area of our life.

As a lover of good eatin', I am giddy about perfectly seasoned food, harmonious flavor, and surprising culinary experiences. I'm always learning as much as I can about ingredients, techniques, and rave-worthy recipes, and I just can't help but get excited about sharing those tips with you. Better food means greater joy around the table, which means better memories and happy bodies. Feasting was built into life, and I think we should learn to be really good at it. Celebrations centered around food reflect the lavish generosity and goodness of God, and they remind us of all the joy there is to find at His table.

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Purposeful Living Worksheet | Intentional Living | Mindfulness | Kingdom Minded | Eternity

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