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Children, Cleaning, Marriage, Stewarding Home

How To Set Your Mind on Things Above | Purposeful Living Every Day

August 15, 2017 7 Comments

*post contains affiliate links* I recently read “A Slob Comes Clean,” recently retitled “How to Manage Your Home Without Losing Your Mind.” The author and blogger, Dana White, makes the excellent point that a system is only as strong or effective as its enforcer. As an obsessed organizer and list maker, I have developed more […]

Frugality, Stewarding Home

7 Strategies for Meal Planning

March 21, 2016 10 Comments

I have a love/hate relationship with meal planning. I’m betting most of you do too. Once I’ve finished, though, I have a sense of accomplishment, pride in the savings, and huge relief at the thought of not visiting the supermarket for a whole week. Those benefits make the time it takes to meal plan entirely worth […]

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.