Thankful Homemaker: A Christian Homemaking Podcast

The Sin of Anger (Matthew 5:21-26 - Sermon on the Mount Series)

Are we always mindful as we think of our sinful anger, even though it doesn't lead to physically murdering someone, is committing murder against another person in our heart, and will also be judged by the Lord? 
One commentator stated: "We would learn that we actually do worse things than these if we could only see our hearts as God is able to see them." 
We are all murderers. Have you ever lost your temper, harbored a grudge against someone, gossiped, neglected their needs, spoke unkindly about them or to them, or have you been jealous? 
We can destroy others in our thoughts and with our words, and as those who profess to be known and loved by Jesus, this should not be. 
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Jesus, the Law and the Christian (Matthew 5:17-20 - Sermon on the Mount Series)

Jesus did not come to do away with the Law—He came to fulfill it. As we continue on in our series on the Sermon on the Mount we will see how Christ fulfills the scriptures and what place the law has in our lives as His followers
Our text today is Matthew 5:17-20:"Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 For truly, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not an iota, not a dot, will pass from the Law until all is accomplished. 19 Therefore whoever relaxes one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do the same will be called least in the kingdom of heaven, but whoever does them and teaches them will be called great in the kingdom of heaven. 20 For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
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Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell
Why Do Dead People Sin? - Sermon by Doug Ferrell
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Getting Things Done: A Walk Through Ephesians 5:15-16

Do you, as a Christian, plan your days, so you're using your time wisely (Ephesians 5:15-16)? We don't just want to live to get things done or get the most things done; we want to get done what we should be focusing on or prioritizing. 
Come listen in as we walk through Ephesians 5:15-16 together:
Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, 16 making the best use of the time, because the days are evil.
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Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell
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A Walk Through Psalm 1 {Study Guide Included}

Psalm 1 stands as an introduction to the rest of the Psalms. It describes two different paths that we frequently see in the Psalms; the way of the righteous and the way of the wicked. We're going to walk through this Psalm together in today's episode. 
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BITESIZE: God's Blessing Does Not Depend On Our Performance

"If God’s favor to us were based on our performance—we’re in trouble because even our best days are flawed with sin. We don’t always have pure motives and really in some way we are always looking out for ourselves.”
The Discipline of Grace by Jerry Bridges
EP 69: Preaching the Gospel to Yourself
Full Show Notes: God's Blessing Does Not Depend On Our Performance
Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell
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You are the Light of the World (Sermon on the Mount Series - Matthew 5:14-16)

When Christians begin living like Christians, it affects the world around them. We are light to a dark world. Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12), and He is a great light that has come to those dwelling in darkness (Matthew 4:16).
Because of Christ's work in those of us who are in Christ, we are now light, and we're to live as children of light. We are to have nothing to do with darkness because we've been delivered from its domain (Colossians 1:12-13). We who were once not just in darkness, but we were darkness, now have the glorious privilege to be light in the Lord. 
Our text today is Matthew 5:14-16:You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven
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Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones
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10 Simple Tips for Beginning Homemakers

My hope today is to encourage some of you homemakers who feel overwhelmed when it comes to the care of your home. I'm still a learner even after 35 years and I hope you will always consider yourselves learners. What I'm sharing with you are tasks and routines that have worked well for me over the years so don't feel you need to put in place each one but maybe you can gain a tip or two today for your home.
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Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell
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The Salt of the Earth (Sermon on the Mount Series - Matthew 5:13)

In this next episode of the Sermon on the Mount, we start with two common pictures we're all familiar with from everyday life. No matter your location in the world—you know what salt and light are. We are to be salt, and we are to be light or better to state as the scripture states - we ARE salt, and we ARE light. 
We're going to take these one at a time, so today, we're just working through Matthew 5:13:
"You are the salt of the earth, but if salt has lost its taste, how shall its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything except to be thrown out and trampled under people's feet
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Studies in the Sermon on the Mount by Martyn Lloyd Jones
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BITESIZE: Practical Tips to Overcome Self-Pity

Self-pity is a selfish tendency that takes our eyes off Christ and puts them on ourselves. We forget “God works all things together for good to those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” Are we able to give God “thanks in all things”?
Faith on Trial: Psalm 73 by Martyn Lloyd Jones 
The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace
Full Show Notes: Practical Tips to Overcome Self-Pity
Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell
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Blessed are Those Who are Persecuted (Sermon on the Mount Series - Matthew 5:10-12)

As we hunger and thirst for righteousness, it will lead us to be persecuted for righteousness' sake. A true Christian will suffer persecution in one form or another.
Today we are on the eighth beatitude in Matthew 5:10-12: 10 "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when others revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
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Simple Tips to Read More Books

We all know the books we read shape us and grow us. Besides benefits like increasing our vocabulary and sharpening our brains, books also teach us, challenge us and bring us comfort. Many benefits are waiting for you as you take the time to pick up a good book. 
We all have an ever-growing list of books we'd like to read each year. I'm sharing a few tips that have helped me choose what to read and make more time to fit it into a busy schedule. 
Full Show Notes: Simple Tips to Read More Books
Homemaking Matters: Living for God's Glory in the Ordinary by Marci Ferrell
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Blessed are the Peacemakers (Sermon on the Mount Series - Matthew 5:9)

To be a peacemaker we need to be at peace with God. It starts here. We must no longer be God's enemy. God is the supreme peacemaker and now as his children, we should resemble our Father and be peacemakers
Today we are on the seventh beatitude in Matthew 5:9: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
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