As a mom of four, it’s nice to have staple recipes that the whole family enjoys and won’t take long to whip up.

From grilled meals to quick and light options to family crowd pleasers, these 20 dinner recipe ideas will surely make your summer simpler and tastier.

Why Summer Meals Should Be Simple

Summertime should be spent making memories and enjoying delicious meals together.

The meals we create all summer long should be easy to whip together with staple ingredients that the whole family will enjoy.

These 20 easy summer dinner ideas are just that- simple, flavorful, and use everyday ingredients.

Grilling Favorites

1. Cilantro Chicken Tacos

Enjoy mouthwatering Cilantro Lime Chicken Tacos with a zesty cilantro lime marinade! This easy BBQ recipe is packed with savory flavors and perfect for a delicious and healthy taco night, family gathering, or even your next camping trip.

2. BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad

Inspired by California Pizza Kitchen’s signature BBQ chicken dishes, this fun Grilled BBQ Chicken Skewer Salad is a light and bright summer meal.

3. Simple Grilled Chicken Caprese

The genius of Caprese isn’t that it’s complicated. It’s that fresh mozzarella, ripe tomatoes, and basil taste incredible together. Add grilled chicken and a quick balsamic reduction, and you’ve got yourself a complete dinner that feels special without the fancy restaurant price tag.

4. Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl

A Greek Shrimp Mediterranean Bowl is the kind of meal that feels fresh, colorful, and filling all at once. You get warm, seasoned shrimp, fluffy quinoa, crisp vegetables, briny olives, creamy feta, and a bright squeeze of lemon in every bite.

5. Lemon Pepper Parmesan Chicken Skewers with Garlic Herb Butter

These Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken Skewers are everything you want in a summer dinner. Bright, savory, and bursting with flavor, they’re marinated in a tangy, lemony blend, grilled to juicy perfection, and finished with a rich garlic herb butter that takes them completely over the top in terms of flavor. 

Quick Weeknight Dinners

1. Crispy Potato Tacos

Crispy Potato Tacos are an easy weeknight dinner recipe that takes 30 minutes to make! These mouth-watering tacos are crispy on the outside and seasoned mashed potatoes with melted cheese on the inside. Crunchy, delicious, and easy to make, these are always crowd-pleasers.

2. Easy BBQ Chicken Flatbread

This BBQ Chicken Flatbread is a quick and delicious weeknight recipe that combines the smoky sweetness of barbecue sauce with juicy chicken, melted cheese, and crispy flatbread. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s perfect as a main dish, a fun appetizer, or even a party snack.

3. Chimichurri Chicken Thighs

Juicy, tender grilled Chimichurri chicken thighs are served with a flavor-packed chimichurri sauce that is used as both a marinade and topping for a perfect quick and easy summer meal!

4. Sausage and Veggies Skillet – 30-Minute, One-Pan Meal

This simple sausage and veggies skillet dinner features bell peppers, zucchini, corn, and fresh cilantro. It’s an easy and colorful meal that takes only 30 minutes to make, and everything is cooked in one pan. It’s perfect for meal prep and busy family weeknights!

5. Creamy Shrimp Orzo — Easy One-Pot Dinner

If you adore the rich, creamy feel of risotto but dread standing and stirring for what feels like forever, then buddy, I’ve got a game-changer for you. Creamy Shrimp Orzo gives you all the fancy seafood pasta vibes, but with the simplicity of a one-pot meal you can toss together on a busy weeknight. 

Light Summer Meals

1. Avocado Blueberry Quinoa Salad

Packed with fresh blueberries and corn, tangy feta, chopped pistachios, and diced red onion, this avocado blueberry quinoa salad is perfect for a healthy weekday salad!! Easy, delicious, and quick to assemble, it’s finished with a mouthwatering cilantro-lime dressing! Plus, it’s vegetarian-friendly and gluten-free too!

2. The Best Peach Tomato and Burrata Salad

Summer is here, and the Best Peach Tomato and Burrata Salad is a must on your menu to enjoy. Fresh, juicy peaches, cherries, and tomatoes topped with creamy burrata cheese and a garlicky, honey-infused vinaigrette are a taste of summer in every bite.

3. BBQ Chicken Chopped Salad

In the mood for a salad but still want something filling? Look no further than this loaded BBQ chicken chopped salad recipe!

4. Sheet Pan Lemon Herb Chicken and Vegetables

If you want a cozy companion recipe, try our cozy lemon herb chicken and rice recipe for another weeknight favorite. The combination of crisp edges, juicy chicken, and roasted vegetables creates texture and aroma that make the table feel special without fuss.

5. Easy Lemon Chicken Kale Salad

Here is my favorite lemon chicken kale salad recipe, with juicy seasoned chicken breasts, massaged kale, toasted pumpkin seeds, and a creamy lemon-yogurt dressing that brings it all together. This salad has become our go-to dinner when we want something healthy but still satisfying. 

Family-Friendly Crowd Pleasers

1. One Pan Creamy Chicken Gnocchi

This Pan Creamy Chicken Gnocchi is made with juicy chicken breast, fluffy and tender gnocchi, and sun-dried tomatoes, all brought together in a luxurious cream sauce. It’s easy, super comforting, and a dinner option you’ll want to devour again and again.

2. One Pot Marry Me, Chicken Pasta

This One Pot Marry Me Chicken Pasta Recipe is the perfect combination of creamy goodness and juicy chicken breast. It’s an easy pasta dinner when I want something comforting but fast enough for any busy night. If you love chicken pasta recipes or are looking for a new favorite, this one’s a keeper.

3. Easy Beef and Broccoli

This beef and broccoli is a popular Chinese take-out meal, and it’s also easy enough to make at home. It’s also healthier than most take-out meal options. With juicy, tender beef and crisp broccoli brought together in a rich brown sauce, this quick dinner is as colorful as it is delicious. 

4. Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas

Craving a delicious and quick weeknight dinner? These Easy Cheesy Ground Beef Quesadillas are packed with perfectly seasoned beef, melty cheese, and crispy pan-toasted tortillas. Whether you need a simple family meal or a crowd-pleasing game day snack, this ground beef recipe comes together in just minutes.

5. Cheesy Oven-Crispy Chicken Bacon Ranch Tacos

These cheesy oven-crispy chicken bacon ranch tacos are the ultimate easy dinner idea. Baked until golden and crunchy, they’re stuffed with tender chicken, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and ranch seasoning, then finished with a creamy drizzle. Perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, or game day, these tacos are simple to prep and packed with flavor.

Keep a Summer Dinner Rotation

Summer break brings more time for shared meals.

And these 20 easy summer dinner ideas are perfect options for busy families to try together.

Keep these recipes in a summer dinner rotation all summer long to maintain a simple and stress-free mealtime.

Have a great summer, friend!

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Since summer often changes our normal routines, it creates an opportunity to be more intentional with our families and faith.

These 7 Simple Summer Rhythms For A Christ-Centered Family allow for deeper connection, lasting memories, and, most importantly, creating an intentional home that puts Christ first.

1. Start the Day with Family Prayer

For starters, summer mornings are the perfect opportunity to establish family morning prayer.

This is a wonderful way to start the day and come together as a family, glorifying God.

It doesn’t have to be a lengthy routine, but rather a rhythm that is established in your family culture.

When a family comes together to pray in the morning, it sets the tone for the day and also reminds our hearts to rely on Jesus throughout our day.

2. Take a Morning Family Walk

Additionally, a morning family walk is a wonderful rhythm to start in the summer.

We often call these walks “freeze walks” in our home because we try to go early (think 7 am) before it gets too hot.

These morning walks create a family culture around connection, noticing God’s beauty- the birds chirping, the pretty flowers, the snails slowly moving, and chatting with neighbors.

A morning family walk is a simple rhythm to start this summer.

3. Fill Your Home with Worship Music

Next, music can have such a profound influence on your home’s atmosphere- for better or worse.

The music we listen to in our home seeps into our minds and hearts, so it matters what we allow to be repeated in our mouths and in our children’s ears.

Playing worship music in your home all summer long is a wonderful way to keep the family Christ-centered.

We typically have worship music playing while we’re cooking, cleaning, eating, relaxing, and when we host guests.

When you play worship music in your home, you guard your minds and hearts with His love.

4. Enjoy Family Read-Alouds Together

Additionally, summer break is the perfect time to enjoy family read-alouds together.

There are so many wonderful books to read as a family and relish together (that’s my favorite part about this).

I recommend focusing on books that are high in moral character-building, fun, engaging for all ages, and even have a series.

If you’re looking for some book recommendations, I suggest checking out Read-Aloud Revival for some wonderful and family-friendly options.

5. Make Time for Board Games and Connection

Furthermore, summer breaks bring much time for board games.

This is a great way to build connection and create lasting memories.

Our family appreciates a good board game and plays them throughout the year.

If this is a new rhythm you’re establishing, here are some quick board game recommendations: Uno Attack, Monopoly, Battleship, and Life.

While the list can go on forever, the end goal is simply spending time as a family this summer.

6. Memorize One Bible Verse Each Week

Moreover, summertime is a perfect opportunity to start memorizing scripture together.

You can choose one verse every week to practice daily and repeat to learn.

When we memorize scripture, we are hiding God’s word in our hearts and can pull from these verses throughout our day, week, and life.

His word is living and active- it’s not mere words we are reciting, but the Holy Word of God. His Word is powerful and heart-changing.

Here are some wonderful verses to memorize this summer:

• Psalm 119:11- I have stored up your word in my heart, that I might not sin against you.
• Proverbs 13:20- Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.
• 1 Timothy 4:12- Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
• John 3:16- For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.
• Romans 12:2- Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
• Romans 10:9- If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.

7. End the Day with Family Prayer

Finally, summer is a great time to unwind the day with family prayer.

In creating this rhythm, a family culture is being established- we start the day worshiping God, we go throughout our day worshiping God, and we end the day worshiping God.

This end-of-the-day prayer is about coming together and glorifying God together.

It’s a time to thank Him, praise Him, and lift others in His name.

Small Summer Rhythms Can Have a Lasting Impact

Friend, these small summer rhythms are what create a Christ-centered home.

It’s not grand events that matter more, but the small daily routines we put in place that create a lasting impact on our family.

I pray your summertime is fruitful, prayerful, and wonderful.

I pray new rhythms are established and new family memories are made.

And I pray His presence surrounds your home.

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For many people, the hardest part is simply knowing where to start.

The Bible can feel big, intimidating, and hard to understand at first. You may open it wanting a deeper relationship with Jesus, only to feel unsure what to read or how to stay consistent.

But reading the Bible doesn’t have to be complicated.

You do not need to have perfect understanding or a long morning routine to begin spending time with God’s Word. Small, simple steps matter more than doing everything perfectly.

Over time, those quiet moments of reading Scripture begin to shape your heart, your faith, and even the atmosphere of your home.

If you’ve been wondering how to read the Bible when you don’t know where to start, I hope this post helps you begin simply and confidently.

If the Bible Feels Overwhelming, You’re Not Alone

Ready to start reading the Bible, but you don’t know where to start? I get it. I’ve been there, and so have many others before you.

With so many questions about where to begin, how long to read for, or which Bible version to read from, it’s no wonder it can be overwhelming.

The beautiful thing is, getting into God’s doesn’t have to be complicated, perfect, or look like everyone else’s routine you see online.

With a few simple suggestions below, getting into God’s Word will be less intimidating and slowly become part of your everyday life.

Start by Getting a Bible You Can Read Daily

For starters, purchase a physical Bible if you don’t own one yet.

There are many versions of the BIble, but I personally use an ESV. Some other good versions include the NIV, NKJV, and NLT. You can find some beautiful Bibles here.

All these versions have the same Biblical and historically accurate details, but with various changes in vocabulary.

For example, Proverbs 13:20 in the ESV says, “whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm”, whereas the NKJV says, “he who walks with wise men will be wise, but the companion of fools will be destroyed”.

Same same, but different.

Find a version you prefer and start from there.

Follow a Simple One-Year Chronological Bible Reading Plan

Next, follow a chronological one-year Bible reading plan.

This type of reading plan allows you, as the reader, to read the Bible in a way that puts all the events in chronological order. It helps connect the Old Testament to the New Testament and all the writings in between.

These reading plans also provide the verses to read each day and help keep you on track to complete the Bible in one year. There are lots of Bible reading plans available online today.

I’ve linked my personal chronological one-year Bible reading plan for you here.

Focus on Knowing Jesus, Not Just Finishing Chapters

Furthermore, getting into God’s Word daily isn’t just one more task added to your busy schedule.

It’s a time to build a relationship with Christ through His living Word.

Friend, you’ll never be able to read the Bible enough that you’ll understand everything.

You’ll never be able to read it enough that it will become boring.

And you’ll never be able to read it enough that it stops impacting your life.

The Bible is living and breathing, as Hebrews 4:12 tells us. It is continually changing you and growing you closer to God.

It continually renews your mind every time you read it- bringing you closer to Jesus.

How to Build a Simple and Consistent Bible Reading Routine

One of the biggest misconceptions about reading the Bible is that it has to look perfect to be meaningful.

But building a consistent Bible-reading routine is often much simpler than we make it.

It doesn’t have to mean waking up at 5 a.m. every morning or spending hours studying Scripture. In many seasons of life—especially motherhood—that may not be realistic.

Consistency is usually built through small, sustainable rhythms.

Maybe that looks like:

• reading your Bible while the kids slowly wake up for the day
• spending a few quiet minutes with Scripture before bed
• listening to the Bible while driving or folding laundry
• reading one chapter during nap time

The goal is not to create a perfect routine.

The goal is to spend time with Jesus through His Word regularly.

One thing that can help is attaching Bible reading to something you already do every day. For example:

• reading your Bible with your morning coffee
• reading before your kids wake up
• keeping your Bible near your bedside
• listening to Scripture during school drop-offs or errands

Small rhythms often become lasting habits over time.

And if you miss a day, don’t let it discourage you. Bible reading is not about performance or checking off a box. It’s about building a relationship with Jesus little by little, day by day.

A simple and consistent Bible reading routine will not always look impressive from the outside. But over time, those quiet moments in God’s Word begin to shape your heart, renew your mind, and strengthen your faith in everyday life.

Pray Before You Read the Bible Each Day

Before opening your Bible, take a moment to pray.

It doesn’t need to be long or complicated.

You can simply ask:

• “Lord, help me understand Your Word.”
• “Teach me more about who You are.”
• “Help me grow closer to You.”

Prayer helps shift our hearts from simply reading words on a page to truly seeking God through Scripture.

And the beautiful thing is that you do not have to understand everything immediately.

The Holy Spirit helps guide and teach us as we spend time in God’s Word. Sometimes a single verse can stay with you throughout the entire day and speak directly into a season you are walking through.

Prayer also reminds us that Bible reading is not about striving for perfection.

It is about a relationship.

You are spending time with Jesus, learning His character, hearing His truth, and allowing His Word to shape your everyday life.

Even small moments of Scripture and prayer matter more than you realize.

You Don’t Have to Read the Bible Perfectly to Start

Finally, the Bible is nourishment for our souls.

It breathes life into a broken spirit and makes a blind man see his sin.

Each moment you spend reading the Word, God becomes your source of peace, joy, comfort, safety, and protector from the evil one.

Know this- no weapon formed against you shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17 ) when you’re walking with the Lord and washing yourself with His living word.

Friend, God isn’t looking for perfection in your Bible-reading routine; He’s after your heart.

So, bring your mess, your sorrows, your joys, and your weary heart to your Bible studying each time.

God welcomes it all.

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A peaceful home doesn’t have to be a picture-perfect home.

In fact, the homes we live in every day—the ones filled with meals, laundry, kids, and real life—are rarely ever perfectly tidy or quiet. And yet, they can still feel calm, warm, and steady.

That’s really what a peaceful, lived-in home is about.

Not perfection.
Not control.
But creating an atmosphere where your family can breathe, rest, and feel at home in the middle of real life.

If you’ve ever wished your home felt a little more peaceful without needing to do more, this is for you.

A Peaceful, Lived-In Home Is Not a Perfect Home

Peace in the home doesn’t come from everything being in order all the time.

It comes from the tone you set throughout your days.

The way your home feels when people walk through it.
The way your family interacts with one another.
And the rhythms that quietly shape your everyday life.

Small, consistent choices matter more than big overhauls.

Start Your Day with a Simple Morning Routine

For starters, one of the most helpful rhythms for a peaceful home is beginning the day with intention.

This can be simple:

• A morning routine for yourself
• A predictable routine for your kids
• And a calm start instead of a rushed one

Even just knowing what the morning looks like helps set the tone for the entire home.

It doesn’t have to be perfect or rigid. It just needs to be consistent enough to bring a sense of stability.

READ: 3 Daily Rhythms for a Peaceful Home

Keep Screens to a Minimum

Additionally, screens can easily add noise and distraction to the home—especially in the early hours of the day.

Keeping screens limited helps create space for:

• conversation
• connection
• creativity
• and a slower pace

This doesn’t mean never using them. It simply means being intentional so they don’t set the tone for your home.

Read Aloud Together as a Family

Further, one of the simplest ways to bring peace into your home is through shared moments of reading.

Daily read-alouds don’t have to be long.

Even a few minutes:

• a picture book
• a short chapter
• or a devotional

These small moments build connection and calm in a really natural way.

READ: When You Feel Overwhelmed in Motherhood (Encouragement for Moms)

Share Meals and Conversation Together

Moreover, there is something meaningful about sitting down together at the table.

Try to:

• eat dinner together when possible
• slow down the conversation
• ask simple questions like “What was the best part of your day?”
• keep the moment unhurried

Meals don’t have to be elaborate to be meaningful.

They just need to be shared.

Invite Prayer into Everyday Moments

Additionally, prayer doesn’t have to be confined to quiet or formal moments.

It can be woven throughout your day:

• Pray in the morning before the day begins
• Pray while driving to errands
• Pray before every meal
• Pray at bedtime as a family

These simple prayers create a steady awareness of God’s presence in your home.

Fill Your Home with Peaceful Atmosphere

Also, the atmosphere of a home matters more than we often realize.

Small things can help:

• playing soft, calming music during the day
• hanging Biblical art or Scripture in your home
• keeping the environment warm and inviting

These small choices quietly shape the feel of your home over time.

READ: How to Build a Christ-Centered Home with Simple Daily Rhythms

Respond to Hard Moments with Prayer and Grace

Furthermore, no home is free from misbehavior, tension, or correction.

But even in those moments, peace can still be present.

Ask God for:

• self-control
• a gentle tongue
• patience in correction

And when mistakes happen—because they will—choose forgiveness and grace as often as possible.

Not perfection.
Not harshness.
But steady, Christ-centered correction rooted in love.

Forgiveness and Grace Shape the Atmosphere of a Home

In addition, one of the most powerful things you can cultivate in your home is a spirit of forgiveness.

Letting go quickly.
Apologizing when needed.
Extending grace freely.

These small choices build safety in your home—where relationships can grow, and healing can happen.

Start Small and Build Slowly

Lastly, you don’t need to do all of this at once.

A peaceful, lived-in home is built gradually:

• one rhythm at a time
• one habit at a time
• and one intentional choice at a time

Start where you are.
Choose what feels realistic.
Let the rest grow over time.

A Peaceful Home Grows from Faithfulness, Not Perfection

Finally, at the center of it all, a peaceful home is not something you achieve.

It’s something you build—quietly, consistently, and imperfectly.

Through daily rhythms.
Through grace.
Prayer.
and through simple, faithful choices in the middle of real life.

And over time, those small things begin to shape the atmosphere of your home in beautiful ways.

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“I want a relationship with Jesus, but I just don’t know where to start.”

Maybe you’ve felt that way too.

If you want a relationship with Jesus but don’t know where to start, you are not alone. Growing closer to God can feel overwhelming when you’re unsure where to start.

But the good news is this: you do not have to have everything figured out before coming to Jesus.

You don’t need perfect faith or all the answers.

You simply begin by coming to Him.

If you’re starting your faith journey or wanting to grow closer to God, I hope this post feels like a good place to begin.

If You Feel Unsure, You’re Not Alone

When you have a desire to grow in your relationship with Jesus, you may feel unsure about where to start and even question if you should even begin.

For starters, that desire to grow closer to God is not from you, friend, but from God Himself.

We read in John 6:44, Jesus says, “No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him. And I will raise him up on the last day”. Wow! We can praise Him for pursuing our hearts even in our fallen, sinful state.

If God has put this desire in your heart, but you are questioning where to start or even wanting to begin, know you are not alone in this tension.

Maybe you’re telling yourself, “it all seems so complicated and overwhelming”, or maybe you’re feeling unworthy of being loved by God because of your past mistakes.

Friend, you are not alone in this questioning. God can handle our doubts and has sent His one and only son, Jesus, to die on a cross for our sins- past, present, and future.

You Don’t Need to Have Everything Figured Out

When we start something brand new, it can feel intimidating because we’re beginners. We don’t know the ins and outs, we’re awkward, and we can even stumble our way through the start.

But as the days go by and we keep going, we find ourselves changing and even looking forward to the challenges ahead because our confidence grows.

This is how our faith walk looks, too.

We start small, like a mustard seed, Jesus says, but then the seed begins to sprout as we keep seeking to know God, and over time our faith grows into a beautiful wildflower that God waters daily with His Word.

A newbie doesn’t begin as an expert with all the answers, and when we first begin seeking a relationship with Jesus, we don’t need to have everything figured out either.

Remember- God isn’t after our performance, He’s after our heart. Let’s start there.

Start with Knowing Jesus

If you think about the close relationships in your life, be it your spouse, children, parents, siblings, close friends, etc., these tight-knit relationships grew over time.

You know these people well because you intentionally took time to get to know them on a deeper level.

With knowing Jesus, we start by spending time with Him. This can be done through prayer, daily Bible reading, journaling, meditating, and talking to God honestly.

It’s not just about knowing who Jesus is, but about knowing Him.

As we start to spend more time with God, we get to know Him more intimately. Jeremiah 29:13 says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart”. This verse is so powerful for new and seasoned believers.

Intentionally seek Him often.

Simple Ways to Begin Your Faith Journey

If you’re starting your faith journey or want to grow closer to God, these simple ways below are a good place to start.

Start with Reading the Bible

It has been said that only 11% of Christians have read their Bible in its entirety. If we want to grow in our relationship with Jesus, reading the Bible is essential to our faith journey.

The Bible is God’s love story to us.

If you want to know who God is, read your Bible.

If you want to know who you are, read your Bible.

And if you want to grow in your relationship with Jesus, read your Bible.

As you begin to read God’s Word, it will change you from the inside out. You will experience a renewal of your mind.

Romans 12:2 says, “Do not be conformed to this world,  but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect”.

When you pursue God through His living Word, He will change your heart. You will begin to see life through a Biblical lens and not a secular lens.

This is a blessing of being made new.

Talk to God Honestly

In your faith journey, you will experience challenges.

You may experience a loss of friendships because you pursue a relationship with Jesus. Talk to God about your heartbreak.

You may experience tensions in your marriage- bring it before God and ask Him for peace and wisdom.

Moreover, you may experience sickness, overwhelm, and family divisions.

Friend, with every challenge and circumstance that comes your way, talk to God honestly. He can handle your pain, anger, and sadness, and will give you peace that surpasses all understanding.

This is how you grow in your relationship with Him.

Don’t Overcomplicate Prayer

Furthermore, spending time in prayer will help grow your relationship with Jesus.

Prayer is incredibly intimate because it’s vulnerable.

Prayer is a time to speak to God from the depths of your heart.

But sometimes we can overcomplicate prayer and make it more of a chore.

It’s not about having all the right words to say or sounding eloquent. And it’s also not something we rush over just to get it done.

The One who made the heavens and earth hears our prayers. It’s Him we’re speaking to. What a gift!

Pray honestly, pray in faith, and pray often.

Find Christian Community

Jesus Himself had community. He had friends He connected with and built relationships with. They prayed together, encouraged and laughed with each other, cried together, and broke bread together.

If community was valuable to Jesus, it should be worthwhile in our faith journey too.

When looking to find a Christian community, attending a local church is a great start. You can meet families who live locally and have the same values.

You can also join a Bible study through your local church and grow your community this way.

Further, praying to God about finding a solid Christian community is also important. Pray for His direction and discernment in finding a local church that is Biblically sound and Spirit-led.

Pray that He would bring friends into your life who love Jesus too and will help you grow closer to Him.

Faith Grows Slowly

If you’ve planted a seed before, you know how slow the process can be before you see a sprout appearing.

Every day you check for moist soil and water when needed, you place it in the sunlight, and patiently wait for a sprout to appear.

At first, it seems like nothing is happening. Weeks go by, and nothing seems to be changing, but you continue watering, giving it sunlight.

Then one day, boom- there comes a sprout through the thick soil.

This is how your faith journey goes, too.

You start spending time reading your Bible daily, praying often, attending a local church, and maybe joining a Bible study. At first, life seems the same, but with new routines.

Then one day, a verse that has been confusing you suddenly makes sense. You start to notice how you’re asking God what to do in difficult decisions.

It’s in small moments like this where your faith grows. When nothing appears to change, God is moving mountains and making changes even in the ordinary.

Keep choosing Him daily, friend.

As your faith grows, small daily rhythms can help keep your heart rooted in Christ
(3 Daily Rhythms for a Peaceful Home)

Jesus Meets You Where You Are

Finally, you don’t have to have it all figured out to grow your relationship with Jesus.

He meets you right where you are- in your mess, in your sin, and in your doubts.

Friend, giving your life to Christ in full surrender is the most important decision you will ever make.

Jesus died on a cross for you and me. He gave His life so we could have eternal life with Him.

The good news is- death couldn’t hold him. Jesus, three days later, was resurrected, conquered death, and now sits at the right hand of the Father advocating for us.

Romans 10:9 says, “if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved”.

Jesus loves you, and He wants a relationship with you, friend.

I pray you no longer walk blindly without hope, but with full sight of His goodness and mercy today.

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Most times, it’s the simplest and most intentional ways we celebrate the ones we love most, like our moms, that mean the most.

So instead of trying to create a perfect day, what if we focused on something simpler?

When Mother’s Day Feels Like a Lot

Mother’s Day can often come with a mix of emotions.

Maybe you’re in the thick of the newborn stage and are filled with so much gratitude and joy—but also exhaustion.

Perhaps Mother’s Day is difficult to observe as a mom because your own mom is no longer here, but in heaven with Jesus— I love you, friend.

Or maybe the relationship between you and your mother is closed off, and this day often brings up hurt wrapped in your own celebration as a mom—seek Him for comfort, friend.

If you’ve felt that, you’re not alone.

What Matters Most on Mother’s Day

At its core, Mother’s Day isn’t about creating a perfect experience to celebrate this day.

Instead, it’s about recognizing the quiet, faithful work of motherhood.

The unseen moments.
The daily sacrifices.
And the ordinary routines that make up your days.

What matters most isn’t how the day looks.

It’s remembering that what you’re doing in your home matters deeply.

A Christ-Centered Approach to Mother’s Day

A Christ-centered Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be complicated.

It can be as simple as:

• journaling and thanking God for the gift of motherhood.
• reflecting on the calling you’ve been given and telling your kids (young or adults) how much you’ve loved being their mom.
• slowing down enough to notice His presence throughout your day and to thank Him for His provisions.

This is part of what it looks like to build a Christ-centered home in everyday life
(How to Build a Christ-Centered Home with Simple Daily Rhythms)

Not in big, perfect moments—but in small, faithful ones.

Simple Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Home

If you want to keep the day meaningful without adding pressure, here are a few simple ideas:

Start the Morning Slowly

Instead of rushing into the day, begin it unhurriedly.

Maybe that looks like staying in your PJs longer than normal.
Or grabbing some hot coffee and reading your Bible alongside your kids.
Perhaps jotting down your prayers and praying for others who come to mind.

A slow start before the day begins can be meaningful and just what you need.

Share Words of Gratitude

One of the simplest ways to make the day meaningful is through words.

You can:

• share what you’re grateful for as a family.
• let your kids describe what they love.
• speak encouragement over one another

This simple act of gratitude can breathe life into someone, especially as a mom and over her kids. These small moments often matter more than anything else.

Keep Meals Simple

You don’t need a big, elaborate meal plan.

In fact, keeping meals simple can make the whole day feel lighter and more relaxed.

We’ve found that using a flexible menu instead of a strict plan helps take the pressure off
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The goal is straightforward: familiar meals your family already enjoys.

Because the purpose isn’t perfection—it’s being together.

Spend Time Together

Time together doesn’t have to be structured.

A walk outside (our family favorite).
Sitting together in the living room playing a fun board game or cards.
Letting the day unfold naturally.

It’s okay if it’s a little messy.
It’s okay if it’s not perfectly planned.

Here, connection matters more than structure.

End the Day with Prayer

One of the simplest ways to complete the day is to end it with prayer.

Gather together.
Thank God for the day.
Lift up your family with God’s living Word.

A small, meaningful way to close the day with intention.

Let Go of Expectations

One of the best things you can do for yourself this Mother’s Day is to let go of expectations.

The day might not go perfectly planned.

Kids might be tired or emotional.
Plans might shift.
Things might feel, well, ordinary.

And that’s okay, mama.

When motherhood feels overwhelming, it’s easy to carry that pressure into days like this
(When You Feel Overwhelmed in Motherhood )

But a meaningful Mother’s Day doesn’t have to be a perfect one.

Motherhood Is a Calling Worth Celebrating

Motherhood is filled with small, unseen moments.

The kind no one else notices.

But they matter.

Every meal made.
Every prayer whispered.
And every act of care throughout the day.

God sees it all.

And this is what building a Christ-centered home looks like.

Not perfection.

But faithfulness—lived out in ordinary, everyday life.

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Regardless of the season of motherhood you’re in, be it babies to high schoolers, to empty nesters, and everything in between, motherhood in every season brings on new challenges that can cause worry.

And sometimes we need to hear- “I can relate, mama” and “here’s some encouragement for you”. Mothering is such a blessing and a high calling from the Lord. And we need other moms to build each other up and notice the mom who is feeling overwhelmed.

Why Motherhood Feels So Overwhelming

When you become a mother, a new you is born too. Whether this is your first baby or your fifth child, each new blessing grows a new you.

And you quickly find out that motherhood requires a lot from you emotionally, physically, and mentally. The days can start to feel like a replay of the previous day, the dishes and laundry seem unending, and the last time you spoke with a friend might have been a while ago.

It’s no wonder motherhood can feel so overwhelming at times. While the sink is piling up, there can also be a lot piling up in your head. The mental load of motherhood has you questioning every decision you make and wondering if you’re cut out for this parenting thing. Spoiler alert: you are cut out for this calling of motherhood.

READ: How to Build a Christ-Centered Home with Simple Daily Rhythms

The Pressure to Do It All Well

If you scroll through any social media platform, you can find an abundance of motherhood advice, and you can even watch mothers- mothering—insert-comparison trap.

Social media can make you feel like you’re doing everything wrong or not enough as a mom. You can find yourself comparing your motherhood journey to the next mom who seems to have it all together- the perfect home aesthetic, stylish clothes, well-behaved children, and even a booming social life.

Unfortunately, this entrance into someone’s mothering only gives us the highlight reel of their life, and we end up setting unrealistic expectations for our home and motherhood walk. We don’t get to see the messy living room, the late nights comforting sick kids, the heaping amount of consumer debt, or the marriage hanging on by a thread. Who wants to watch that?

If you feel like you’re falling short in momlife every time you scroll online, you’re not alone. What you see online isn’t real life, friend. This comparison trap only steals our joy and robs us of our peace in motherhood. God has blessed you with kids, and that alone means you can trust His decision in trusting you with His beloved children.

God Is Present in the Ordinary Moments

Moreover, God is present in the small, mundane moments just as much as He is in big milestone ones. He sees you folding another load of laundry, He sees you discipling the third tantrum of the day, and He sees you praying over your babies at bedtime.

Motherhood is a faith walk every day. It’s waking up every morning and seeking the Holy Spirit’s help to lead you in God’s will for your children’s lives. Mothering alone is even harder in your strength. We are weak vessels walking alone without our Father’s help.

In our ordinary moments, we can choose to make them holy moments by submitting ourselves to God’s will and seeking Him daily for help in our mothering.

In our home, I’ve found that returning to a few simple daily rhythms helps bring peace back into the day.

READ: 3 Daily Rhythms for a Peaceful Home

You Don’t Have to Do This Perfectly

When God called you to motherhood, He didn’t call you to parent perfectly. He knows we are sinful beings and our flesh wants to live outside His will. Thankfully, we’ve been given the gift of grace, and this grace flows abundantly onto us through Christ Jesus.

Additionally, every day in our mothering journey brings new challenges and new opportunities to seek the Lord’s help. When we fail or mess up, Jesus has called us to repent and ask for forgiveness. Colossians 3:13 says, “ bearing with one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive”.

These small acts of forgiveness add up every day and build a culture in your home of humility. We aren’t called to be perfect mothers. We are called to mother with the Lord’s help, and with His help we can parent in His perfect strength.

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Simple Ways to Reset When You Feel Overwhelmed

Furthermore, we all experience those days in motherhood where we feel like our tanks are on empty and we’re emotionally and mentally depleted.

In these moments, we may want to grab the cellphone and zone out on social media. It can seem like watching someone else’s life will help us escape our overwhelm. Unfortunately, this just isn’t so.

For starters, the best solution for peace in our time of overwhelm is to pause and pray. It doesn’t have to be long and wordy. Simply be honest with God and where you’re struggling. Ask Him for peace, for joy, and for His presence to help you in this time of need. God hears our prayers and desires for us to seek Him above all else.

Secondly, our overwhelm can sometimes be from taking on too much or saying yes to something that should have been a no. As mothers, we put so much unnecessary pressure on ourselves to do all the things and fill our schedule, which doesn’t leave room for peace.

Today, let go of the unnecessary pressure of doing all the activities, attending all the birthday parties, and return to the rhythms in your home that bring peace.

Faithfulness Over Perfection

Finally, Motherhood is kingdom work. It requires sacrifice and putting aside our wants to grow and raise our children in God’s ways.

His ways require faith, not perfection. Mama, you are not behind. Resist the temptation to run and scroll online for peace in times of overwhelm.

Instead, choose God first. Run to Him first. Seek Him above all else. While He made you a mother, you are also His daughter. You are His beloved. In your overwhelm, your Father in heaven knows what you need even before you ask it (Matthew 6:8).

You’re building something meaningful—one small, faithful day at a time.

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A set schedule.
Every meal planned out.
Everything decided ahead of time.

But more often than not, it started to feel like just another thing to keep up with.

If we didn’t follow the plan exactly, I felt behind.
If life got busy, it felt overwhelming.

So instead, I started doing something much simpler.

Why I Stopped Meal Planning

I realized what I actually needed wasn’t a perfect meal plan.

I just needed a simple way to decide what to cook without thinking about it every single day.

Because that’s really where the stress comes from, isn’t it?

“What’s for dinner?”

Every day.
At the same time.
When you’re already tired.

I didn’t need more structure.

I needed less pressure—and a simpler approach to meal planning for families.

A Simple Way to Make Family Meals Easier

Instead of planning every meal, I started keeping a simple list of meals our family already loves.

Almost like a menu.

Not assigned to specific days.
Not overly structured.

Just a collection of go-to meals I can choose from depending on:

• what we have on hand
• what sounds good
• what kind of day it’s been

And it has made such a difference.

This simple shift has made family meals feel easier, more flexible, and far less overwhelming.

Our Simple Spring Menu

This is what we’ve been using in our home this season.

A simple, flexible spring menu for families filled with meals we come back to again and again.

Nothing complicated.
Nothing fancy.

Just simple meals that work for our family.

Some weeks we repeat meals.
Some weeks we skip around.

There’s no pressure to follow it perfectly.

It’s just there to make decisions easier—and to support the kind of daily rhythms I’ve shared in this post on building simple routines at home.

READ: 3 Daily Rhythms for a Peaceful Home

Free Spring Menu Printable

To make it even simpler, I turned our menu into a printable you can use in your own home.

You can hang it in a vintage frame in your kitchen, keep it in your planner, or use it as inspiration when you’re making your grocery list.

What’s On Our Spring Menu

Here are a few of the types of meals we keep on rotation:

Roasted Tri-tip

Simple, versatile, and easy to pair with sides.

Chicken Meals

Quick, filling, and great for busy nights.

Breakfast Dishes

Comforting and easy to throw together.

Simple Salads

Fresh, fruity, and filling salads.

Quick Snacks

For those nights when time and energy are low.

The goal isn’t variety for the sake of variety.

It’s having meals you know your family will eat—ready to go.

Why This Works for Our Family

This simple menu has helped bring more ease into our evenings.

It’s:

• flexible
• repeatable
• realistic

And it removes the pressure of trying to plan everything perfectly.

Instead of feeling behind, I feel prepared.

Instead of overthinking, I just choose.

Making Meals a Meaningful Part of Your Day

Some of our most meaningful moments happen around the table.

Not because the meal is elaborate.

But because we’re together.

Talking about our day.
Sharing what we’re grateful for.
Slowing down, even just for a moment.

Simple meals make space for that.

Start Simple

If meal planning has felt overwhelming, you don’t need to overhaul everything.

Just start with a small list of meals your family already enjoys.

Write them down.
Keep them visible.
Use them as a guide.

You don’t need a perfect system.

Just something simple that works.

Because feeding your family doesn’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.

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But often, we think that requires something big.

A perfect routine.
A structured family devotional every day.
Doing everything “right.”

And when life doesn’t look like that, it’s easy to feel like we’re falling short. But building a Christ-centered home doesn’t happen in big, perfect moments.

It’s shaped in the small, faithful rhythms of everyday life.

A Christ-Centered Home Is Built in the Ordinary

We can often view the mundane things we do daily, like cooking meals for our family, loading another basket of laundry, cleaning the home, educating our children, and everything else, as ordinary. Still, it is here in the daily routines that we actually shape and build a Christ-centered home.

God works through the ordinary rhythms of home life. This is where faith is lived out- in the doing. It’s not often in huge, elaborate routines, but in the small, unseen moments that matter most.

Plus, our kids get to witness our faith lived out in the mundane moments, and what a testimony to God’s goodness when we walk in His strength before our children’s eyes.

Daily Rhythms Shape the Culture of Your Home

What you do repeatedly becomes what your home feels like. Have you considered what you want your home to feel like? Are there daily rhythms that need to be changed or removed altogether?

You see, the rhythms we create- our stability, our peace, and our connection- impact the culture of our home and our kids. Galatians 5:22-23 says, “but the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.” The fruit of the Spirit helps us shape the daily rhythms of our home in our actions, our tone, and our love towards our family.

Friend, God desires us to walk in His Spirit, and when we do, we shape the culture of our home to be centered on Him.

Faith Is Meant to Be Woven Into Daily Life

While attending church as a family is significant, how we weave our faith Monday through Saturday has a much greater and lasting impact in building a Christ-centered home.

The words in Deuteronomy 6:6–7 give us the “how-to” in weaving our faith into our daily life- “and these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise”. Wow, what a powerful verse and a beautiful reminder to us as we go about our daily routines.

Our everyday rhythms- from the morning time, to the meals we make, to the bedtime routine, and everything in between- are simple ways to walk out our faith. In the small moments at the breakfast table, we can talk about God, in the car ride to practice, we can talk to God with our kids, or while heading to bed, we can thank God for His goodness today.

When we include God in all we do, our faith pours over in the daily, ordinary rhythms of life.

Small Rhythms Are More Sustainable Than Big Plans

As busy mothers, we can sometimes get trapped in big, elaborate homemaking plans, but high expectations often lead to burnout.

Instead, we can choose small daily rhythms that are realistic and can be repeated over time. This routine frequently leads to more consistency, sustainability, and a peaceful mama.

The rhythms we chose don’t have to be complicated to be meaningful.

Examples of Simple Faith Rhythms

In our home, we have a few simple faith rhythms we consistently follow. It doesn’t always go as planned, and that’s okay, but the effort is always made.

1. For starters, A Simple Morning Routine and Prayer. My kids will usually get dressed and be ready for the day, as I feed my baby and dig into God’s word. Some mornings are slow and quiet, while others are loud and interrupted. Either way, I always finish with a short prayer aloud for my kids to hear and be a part of.
2. Next, A Consistent Dinner Rhythm. While the dinner time varies, we do follow a consistent pattern at the dinner table. For instance, the first person who eats gets to pray for the meal, and after, we all go around saying two things we are grateful for and one way we served. This simple rhythm helps our family shift our focus and turns an ordinary dinner into something more meaningful.
3. Finally, A Simple Bedtime Prayer Together. Some nights, we will have a short family Bible study followed by a family prayer, and other nights, we only get to the family prayer. Either way, the time spent together creates a consistent ending to our day and brings us all, glorifying our Savior, together.

The simple faith rhythms you choose to follow in your family don’t have to be elaborate or perfect. Just choose to keep them meaningful and consistent.

These Rhythms Shape Your Children Over Time

While homemaking can sometimes seem unseen, the rhythms we pursue in our homes will shape our children over time. As God-fearing, Jesus-loving mothers, we work diligently to instill our faith in kids and pray that they will follow, love, and serve Christ, and even when they are old, they will not depart from it (Proverbs 22:6).

As time goes on, your children will begin to expect the morning prayer, recognize gratitude, and see faith modeled daily. You’re shaping hearts, not just managing a home. This homemaking is Kingdom work.

Start Small and Stay Consistent

As you start to build rhythms into your family’s daily routine, start small and stay consistent. When we try to add all our ideas at once, overwhelm and burnout can happen sometimes.

Instead, choose 1-2 small rhythms you can begin with today and do them consistently. Over time, this will grow and become a part of your family’s culture.

Small beginnings lead to lasting impact.

A Christ-Centered Home Is Built Slowly

Mama, the small things we do each day may feel ordinary, but over time, they shape a home where faith is lived, seen, and remembered.

When we keep our eyes and hearts in the Word and prayer, we will have an overflow to give to our families. This slow, consistent pouring begins to grow and shape our homes to be centered on Christ.

I pray His love saturates your home today and every day after.

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This year, I wanted something simple. Something that helps us slow down, reflect, and place our hearts on Jesus in the days leading up to Easter.

What is Holy Week?

Holy week is the week leading up to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Each day of the week, starting on Palm Sunday, we walk daily through the final days of Jesus’ life and finish on Resurrection Sunday. As we dive into God’s word each day as a family, we reflect, prepare, and remember the sacrifice Jesus paid on the cross for our sins. Thank you, Jesus!

Why Observe Holy Week as a Family?

When we observe holy week as a family, it will intentionally refocus our hearts together. This then allows us to slow down as a family and come together in God’s Word. Additionally, Easter is often seen in the world as egg hunts, bunnies, and Easter baskets, but when we walk through it as a family, we help our kids understand Easter is beyond eggs/baskets. It’s a special time to disciple our kids in why Easter is so important to our family and why we celebrate it in the first place.

A Simple Way to Walk Through Holy Week at Home

As we walk through Holy Week at home as a family, it doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Instead, it’s less about doing more and more and more about keeping it simple and consistent. By setting aside 10-15 minutes each day, you can read scripture together and discuss God’s Word as a family.

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Holy Week Bible Reading Plan (Day by Day)

Palm Sunday – Jesus’ triumphant entry

Read: Matthew 21:1-11, John 12:12-19

Monday – Jesus cleanses the temple

Read: Matthew 21:12-13, Mark 11:15-19

Tuesday – Authority and teachings

Read: Matthew 21:23-46, Mark 11:27-33

Wednesday – Jesus is betrayed

Read: Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11

Thursday – Washing feet and The Lord’s supper

Read: John 13:1-17, Matthew 26:26-29

Friday – The crucifixion

Read: Matthew 27:1-56, John 19:1-37

Saturday – The waiting

Read: Matthew 27:57-66, Mark 15:40-47

Sunday – He is risen

Read: Matthew 28:1-10, 16-20, John 20:1-30

Keep It Simple

Remember this- it’s less about perfection and more about consistency. Some days our kids will behave well and listen quietly, and the next day it’s loud with so many distractions. Either way, the Holy Spirit is working in our kids’ hearts and ours. When we spend time discipling our kids in God’s Word, no time spent is ever wasted. We can have faith that seeds are being planted in their little hearts and will later sprout beautifully in God’s perfect timing.

Preparing Your Heart for Easter

As we approach this week, let’s not get caught up in the details of how we picture the days going, but rather slow it down and keep it simple and consistent. God isn’t after our perfections; He’s after our hearts. Finally, pray this week as a family, spend time in His Word together, and have fun together. Let us keep our eyes and hearts on remembering Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross and the hope we have in His resurrection.

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  10 Must-Know Easter Verses for Kids

  Bymichelleapowell April 13, 2025March 31, 2026

  Whether you’re a parent, Sunday school teacher, or simply someone looking to share God’s love with little ones, these 10 Must-Know Easter Verses for Kids are perfect for helping children understand the true meaning of Easter in a simple, memorable way. Easter is more than just chocolate bunnies and colorful eggs—it’s a beautiful opportunity to…

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