How Are You Answering God’s Call?
God is calling to each of us. How are you answering God’s call? I can’t remember a time in my life when God wasn’t calling me to Himself. When I was a young girl – even before I was in school – I remember feeling…
Author: Hilary
Hilary Bernstein is a Christ follower, wife, homeschooling mama, and writer who helps women experience God's perfect peace in messy, imperfect life. She's happiest when she's hosting friends and family for dinner, going on date nights with her husband, singing along to the radio, traveling with her family, and spending cozy nights at home. The author of fifteen books, Hilary also is Women's Ministry Director at The Chapel in Green, Ohio.
A Christian Woman’s Lessons Learned while Preparing for Passover
Raised in the Christian church, I had no idea about Jewish holidays. Granted, I was vaguely familiar with the names that I saw on my calendar each year. I knew Passover was close to Easter and Hanukkah was close to Christmas … but Rosh Hashanah,…
When You Need to Remember That You’re Beautiful
Sometimes, you just need to remember that you’re beautiful. On the morning of St. Patrick’s Day, my 6-year-old daughter called me to her room first thing in the morning. She had been sick with a fever the day before, so I fully expected to open…
Longing for a Simpler Life? Start with Decluttering
Got too much stuff? If you feel like you have too many belongings – or clutter – you can start to unstuff your life with Ruth Soukup’s new book, Unstuffed. Clutter in your home has such a way of choking out freedom: Clutter complicates every…
What Difference Could Self Control Make In Your Life?
Have you ever stopped to think about what difference self-control could make in your life? Why does self-control seem so difficult? And why, in some aspects of life, does it almost seem like a bad thing? If you’ve ever memorized the fruit of the Spirit in…
How to Clean Your Home By Dusting
Learning the art of dusting isn’t difficult – and it can help you keep your home clean! Dusting isn’t a difficult chore. Tedious, yes, but not difficult. Yet there is a bit of an art of dusting. For example, it’s always good to start at…
When Your Baby Is Growing Up Right Before Your Eyes
Parents know time flies. It’s hard to miss when your baby is growing up right before your eyes. I remember a freezing February Thursday eight years ago, when my husband and I brought our firstborn home from the hospital. We had no clue what we were…
What to Do Before Your Husband Gets Home
Stay-at-home moms, have you ever wondered what to do before your husband gets home? Stay-at-home moms, you know the situation all-too well. You’re home with your children all day long and life just happens. You change diapers. You get breakfast and lunch. You get the…
How to Manage a Home and a Job
If you work, you already know it can be incredibly difficult to manage a home and a job. Here’s how to do it! Reader question: I am a full-time teacher and a young wife. My husband and I don’t have children yet but we are hoping to…
Decluttering: Where to Start and How to Do It
Do you have a mess of a home and have been wondering how to start decluttering? Let these stress-free steps guide your process! Tired of the clutter you see as you look around your home? When you finally get to the point that know you…
Learning How to Organize My Home and Family Better
Organizing my home and family doesn’t come naturally to me … but with some helpful insight, I can get on the right track! For years, I fooled my husband into thinking I was an organized wife. For the record, I am more organized than he is….
How to Change Your Sheets
Ever wondered how to change your sheets? Here’s an easy step-by-step tutorial! My very first homemaking chore I do every single morning is to make my bed. I think it starts my day off right – and I make sure to make my bed as…
3 Cleaning Chores I Make Sure I Do Every Single Day
Trying to manage your home? Here are 3 cleaning chores you should try to do every single day… When it comes to your home, you may feel like it’s in one of three states: Neat and organized, with homemaking routines and systems running smoothly. Messy…
13 Things I’ve Learned in Marriage
In 13 years of marriage, I’ve learned a thing or two about marriage. Actually, here are 13 things I’ve learned in marriage … I can remember my wedding day like it was yesterday. Even though it was 13 years ago today, many details still stick…
40 Lessons I’ve Learned In 40 Years
Turning 40 can bring a lot of perspective on life … here are 40 lessons I’ve learned in 40 years! I just turned 40. Instead of being upset about the milestone, I’m choosing to celebrate it. Not everyone gets to see their 40th birthday. I’m thankful that…
20 Amazing Gift Ideas for the Haven Creators in Your Life
Wondering what to buy other home loving friends? You’ll love these 20 amazing gift ideas for haven creators! As you’re creating a haven this year, it’s a great opportunity to help others create havens, too. You can do this by sharing recipes, decorating ideas ……
How to Create a Christ-Centered Christmas
This year, avoid a hectic holiday season and intentionally choose to create a Christ-centered Christmas. The Advent season is finally here! But have you felt the pull away from a focus on Christ? I’ve noticed it, from the wrapping paper in stores in October, to…
How to Create a Haven This Christmas … And Why You Should
Create a haven this Christmas as a gift for yourself … and your loved ones. Right now, you might be hearing “We need a little Christmas” on the radio ten times a day. But what you really need is a haven to escape from Christmas…
8 Ways to Make Christmas Special with Babies and Toddlers
Are you the mom of young children? You’ll love these 8 ways to make Christmas special with babies and toddlers! Mama of littles, everyday life is hard, isn’t it? Your sweet little children, the ones you’ve hoped, prayed, and waited for, are so … full…
A Super Simple Secret to Festive and Frugal Christmas Decorating
Looking for a festive and frugal Christmas decorating strategy? Here’s a super simple secret that will look great in your home! Have you ever stopped to notice exactly how beautiful everything looks at Christmas time? Lights transform ordinary nighttime sights into something magical. Bright colors…