Why Baking Together Is One of Our Favorite Summer Traditions

My kids love spending time in the kitchen trying new recipes, but they especially enjoy baking sweet desserts. Fortunately for my husband and me, we thoroughly enjoy sweet treats- especially ones made by our kids.

While we all get to enjoy the desserts at the end, the memories we make together are priceless. It’s more about connecting with our kids and having sweet conversations than the recipe itself.

When we bake together, we grow together in our relationship. Plus, it’s a beautiful way to bring Christ into our conversations while appreciating the creativity He’s given to them.

10 Simple Summer Desserts to Make with Your Kids

The Best Strawberry Blueberry Shortcake

A bite of buttery shortcake piled high with juicy berries and clouds of whipped cream. It’s sweet, tender, fruity, and the perfect ending to any summer meal.

No-Bake Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes

These creamy No-Bake Mini Chocolate Cheesecakes are the perfect solution and are easy to whip up in less than 20 minutes.

The best Fudgy 1-minute Brownie Mug Cake

This fudgy brownie mug cake is an easy one-minute dessert recipe that you need in your life!

The Best Peach Cobbler

Made with fresh peaches, sugar, and a topping that bakes like slightly underbaked cookie dough, with crunchy sugar broiled on top.

Refreshing Strawberry Frozen Yogurt

Made with ripe strawberries, creamy yogurt, and a touch of natural sweetness, this guilt-free dessert is the perfect way to beat the heat.

Strawberry Lemon Sorbet

A quick and easy dessert the whole family will enjoy on hot summer days.

Homemade Oreo Ice Cream Sandwiches

Creamy vanilla ice cream is layered between rich, chocolatey Oreo cookie crusts for a fun and delicious dessert everyone will love.

S’mores Dip

This easy ooey-gooey s’mores dip is the perfect s’mores treat to have at home with the family, combining creamy chocolate, fluffy marshmallows, and graham crackers into a delicious, ready-to-eat treat in under 10 minutes!

Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches

These Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches are perfect on a hot summer day and feature vanilla ice cream nestled between two of the most delicious soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies. 

Viral Frozen S’mores

These no-bake frozen s’mores bars are cold, creamy, and high in protein. Perfect for Fourth of July parties, BBQs, and hot summer nights.

Tips for Baking with Kids

While baking with kids is plenty of fun, there are some ways to help it run smoothly.

For starters, it will get messy- especially with little hands around. And that’s okay (a good reminder for me, too). It’s easy to forget that learning in the kitchen involves messes and won’t be perfect. But again, that’s okay and totally normal.

Patience will be needed, and saying a prayer beforehand is a great way to bring Christ into daily life, like baking with your kids.

Additionally, assigning age-appropriate tasks will allow everyone to pitch in while managing messes. Little hands can help measure ingredients while older kids can combine them. An all-hands-on-deck approach, with assigned jobs, will lead to a better experience for everyone.

Remember, baking with kids will naturally take longer, may need more clean-up, and will require lots of patience. BUT that’s okay- learning is occurring, and memories are being made. That is what’s most important.

Use this opportunity to ask questions and talk about God. His presence in the small, mundane moments in life matters and adds up in your child’s faith walk.

Creating Sweet Memories Together

One of the sweetest parts of homemaking isn’t having everything perfectly put together. It’s about creating a peaceful home where your children feel deeply loved, always encouraged, and grow in confidence.

Children are full of wonder and curiosity. They are always learning and trying to figure out the why behind all they see. And it’s a blessing to be around them, and a blessing that God has entrusted us with raising them.

Enjoy baking with your kids and find joy in the mess, the clean-up, and all the many questions. We’re living in the good ‘ole days after all.

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“Mommy, what was the best birthday present you got as a kid”?

And guess what? I can never remember.

While I had many birthday parties and opened many presents as a kid, I can never recall the one toy that stood out.

But what I do remember is the kind of home I had in my childhood, and so I share those memories with them.

And I tend to keep this in mind when I think of my own children’s childhood.

What kind of home will they remember?

I Hope They Remember They Were Loved

With each day that passes, it’s going by so fast. Cue the tears.

This quote is so true: “The days are long, but the years are short”.

Because of this, I make it a point to tell all four of my kids daily how much I love them, how thankful and proud I am of them, and how blessed I am that God chose ME to be their mom.

Our kids need to hear the words I love you, every day.

I Hope They Remember We Depended On Jesus

While this world is fleeting, Christ isn’t. We can have hope and joy because Jesus is alive. Thank you, Lord!

I hope they remember all the times we depended on Jesus through prayer.

Praying in uncertainty, praying for healing in their injuries or family and friends, or the times we prayed for a family to know Christ.

I hope memories of family Bible study come to mind, and how we forgave each other, or the many times we prayed together at home and the morning prayer in the car as we ran errands.

Most of all, I hope they always remember who they are- a child of God, the One true King, and He loves them.

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

READ: How to Memorize Scripture with Your Kids This Summer

I Hope They Remember the Little Things

It’s the ordinary moments that become lasting memories.

The things that seem ordinary in my eyes, but everything to them- from morning family walks, baking all their favorite treats, laughing during family read-alouds, to picking a family movie on movie night, endless Monopoly games, family dinners, bedtime dodge ball, and sweet bedtime stories.

I know it’s in these everyday moments that seem ordinary but create such core memories- I hope they remember the little things.

A Legacy Built One Ordinary Day at a Time

Even in the unseen homemaking days, we are living in the good ‘ole days.

Our children probably won’t remember whether the floors were spotless or the laundry was folded. But they’ll remember how home felt.

It is here where faith is growing, deep connections are being created, and legacy is being built.

The rhythms we establish in our home matter deeply and are worth pursuing in a Christ-centered home.

The kind of home I hope my children remember is the kind of home I pray they look forward to creating one day, too- deeply loved and faithfully depending on Jesus.

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One simple rhythm we’ve added to our summer days is memorizing Scripture together as a family.

As Christians, we know that God’s Word is living and active (Hebrews 4:12). Summer provides a wonderful opportunity to spend extra time in Scripture and help our children hide God’s Word in their hearts.

If you’ve ever wanted to memorize Scripture with your kids but weren’t sure where to start, let me encourage you: it doesn’t have to be complicated.

Why We Memorize Scripture with Kids

We don’t memorize Scripture with our kids simply for the sake of knowing a certain number of Bible verses.

We memorize Scripture because God’s Word helps us know Him more.

As we read, study, and memorize Scripture, we grow closer to the Lord and learn to seek Him first. His Word is like a seed planted in our hearts that grows deeper roots as we continue walking in His ways.

We also memorize Scripture so we can encourage others with God’s truth.

You never know when the Holy Spirit will bring a verse to mind that a friend, family member, or even your own child needs to hear. God’s Word has a way of speaking directly into our lives at just the right moment.

As Hebrews 4:12 reminds us, God’s Word is living and active, discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Four Bible Verses We’re Memorizing This Summer

Here are the four verses our kids are memorizing this summer:

Psalm 119:11

“I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

This verse reminds our children that God’s Word helps guide our thoughts, actions, and decisions. When we know Scripture, the Holy Spirit can bring it to mind when we need wisdom and direction.

Proverbs 13:20

“Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”

This verse opens up great conversations about friendships and choosing people who encourage us to follow Jesus.

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.

This verse reminds our children that even though they are young, they can still set an example to all ages of their faith through their actions, behaviors, and choices.

Roman 8:38-39

“For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

This verse is a good reminder of the confidence we hold in our love, salvation, and eternity with Christ- our kids need to know nothing can take them away from our Savior.

How We Memorize Scripture with Kids

Our method is simple when it comes to memorizing scripture with our kids.

Every night before bed, I recite the chosen verse to our kids (ages 6–11), then I have them recite it with me, and finally I try to have them recite it back on their own. It’s not perfect, but we do this daily—and within just a few days, they’re usually able to say it on their own.

I also take time to break down the meaning of words they may not understand and explain how the verse applies to their everyday life. This helps Scripture feel real and understandable, not just something they are memorizing for the sake of memorizing.

We are called not only to be hearers of God’s Word, but doers as well (James 1:22).

One Simple Way to Create a Christ-Centered Home

Friend, this is one simple way we are working toward a Christ-centered home: reading and knowing God’s Word together.

We’ve seen this even in small moments—like our girls recognizing Bible verses during VBS that we had already been memorizing at home. It was such a sweet reminder that God is faithful to use even the simplest efforts to plant His Word deep in their hearts.

These are the kinds of connections we don’t plan or manufacture. They are gifts from the Lord as we remain faithful in the ordinary rhythms of family life.

A Christ-centered home isn’t built in one big moment, but in many small, consistent ones—reading Scripture together, talking about it, and learning to love God’s Word as a family.

My prayer is that your home would be filled with those same kinds of simple, meaningful moments this summer—where God’s Word is not just read, but truly treasured.

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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
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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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