No Higher Calling
God has given me a passion for motherhood and homemaking. From that passion, a ministry has birthed- No Higher Calling. There is no higher calling on my life than to be wife to Simeon and mama to my littles. Join with me on my motherhood journey as I seek to encourage moms and point them to Christ.
Episodes
We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work!
Missionary Aleah Gilbert shares about her and her husband's work amongst the Inuit people in Greeland. This country is rich in beauty and natural wonders, but it has been a place where the gospel has been neglected. This episode will encourage to to pray for the Gilbe...
"Do not let tomrrow's worries rob you of today's joy."
Fear crowds it's way into many of our hearts. It is not a welcome guest, but we do not know how to be free from it's clutches. Yet all throughout Scripture we find the Lord telling us to fear not!
In this episode, I share Scriptures and truth that I meditate on to help me gain victory over my fears.
Scriptures Referenced:
Deuteronomy 20:3-4; 31:6
Psalm 27:1; 34:4; 56:3-4; 1...
Here is love, vast as the ocean, Loving-kindness as the flood,
When the Prince of Life, our Ransom, Shed for us His precious blood.
This beautiful hymn full of rich truth about our Lord is known as the "love song" of the Welsh revival. In this epsiode, we learn more about God's vast love for us and the sacrifice He made to extend that love to us.
Scriptures Referenced:
Genesis 18:25
Jeremiah 31:3
John 2:2; 14:27
Romans 10:13
I ...
In this episode, the focus is on supporting women through the physical challenges of postpartum depression, building on the previous discussion about its spiritual and emotional impacts. Host Rebecca Grant shares insights for nurturing physical well-being during this season, offering practical ways to care for oneself amidst the complexities of postpartum depression. The episode emphasizes holistic support, addressing the physical ...
In this episode, we dive into the often unspoken struggle of postpartum depression (PPD), which affects 1 in 7 women. Joined by pastor's wife Ashley Webster, we explore her journey with PPD and how she found victory, particularly through a spiritual lens. Ashley shares about the shame and isolation many women face, offering hope and practical insights for those seeking help.
In this episode, Ashley discuss...
Travel with me and hear about other places, cutlures, and peoples as I interview missionaries around the globe. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work!
Missionary Julie Knickerbocker joins me to share about her family and their ministry in Burkina Faso, West Africa. Your heart will be challenged and helped as you hear Julie share her journey of learning to trust the Lord and cast her cares and fears on Him.
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The practice of writing Scripture has helped me focus more closely on God's Word during my devotional time. There are many reasons I enjoy doing this and why this practice is good for your spiritual growth, memory retention, and meditation on God's truth. Join me as I chat through these points on this episode!
Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 119:11
II Timothy 2:15
Resources Referenced:
In this episode, we discuss homeschooling during the early years, a time that can feel both exciting and overwhelming for parents. Joined by Sam Brown from Our Blessed Homeschool, we explore how to embark on the journey of home education with confidence. With her unique perspective as a former public school teacher and now a homeschooling mom of young children, Sam shares practical insights and encouragement for parent...
'Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus, and to take him at his word; just to rest upon his promise, and to know, "Thus saith the Lord."
The words of this hymn came from a grieving heart. As Louisa Stead reflected on the devastating loss of her husband, she found strength for the future as she trusted in her Lord. We can glean truths from this hymn that will help us walk in the confidence of the Lord on life's good days and on life's most ...
Answering your homeschooling questions from Instagram!
- What printer do I use?
- What homeschool planner do I like?
- Will I use Gather Round Homeschool throughout middle/high school?
- What writing curriculum do you use?
- How to help reluctant readers?
- What rhythms are good to have in place before you begin a homeschool journey?
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Welcome to the second episode in the 2025 Missionary Monday series. We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work!
Missionary Deana Brown joins to to share about her life in a quaint village in Germany. God has led her family to a unique ministry- a coffee shop ministry. Through providing locals with free coffee and...
"YOU are the one person in the world that has the most influence on your children’s eternity!"
The most important prayer request on the heart of a Christian parent is that their children will come to know Christ as their personal Saviour. Leading them to Christ can feel like a daunting task, but we must remember that God loves our children even more than we do, and He desires that they come to know Him!
Sarah Boots from Faithful a...
Join me as I share what books I've been reading throughout quarter 2 of 2025. I ended the quarter finishing book #26 out of my #52 book challenge.
Books Read:
- Mr. Eternity by Roy Thomas Williams
- Hormone Repair Manual by Lara Briden
- Between Flowers and Bones by Carolyn Leiloglou
- Your Mom Walk with God by Sally Clarkson
- Eternity in Their Hearts by Don Richardson
- Mooses with Bazookas by S. D. Smith
- Sweep by Jonathan Auxier
- Sin...
Psalm 127:4 "As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth."
Every Christian is called to spiritual warfare, using two scriptural weapons: the sword (the Word of God) and the arrow (children, Psalm 127:4). Simeon and I discuss how arrows—our children—must be prepared, aimed, and fired to reach their potential. As Christian parents, we prepare and aim our children in their youth, then release them to fight ...
In the cross, in the cross, Be my glory ever; Till my raptured soul shall find rest beyond the river.
The gospel has the power to transform lives, not just for eternity but in our everyday living. Jesus wants us to have life abundant. This is found when we keep our attention focused on the cross.
Scriptures Referenced:
Psalm 16:8-9; 31:24; 39:7; 42:11; 78:7; 119:114; 130:3-5
Isaiah 52:14
Matthew 16:24
I Corinthians 15:31
II Corin...
Proverbs 14:1 "Every wise woman buildeth her house: but the foolish plucket it down with her hands."
God has made women to be the cultivaters and keepers of home. A wise woman will establish her home on biblical principles that bring glory to her Lord. But what foundations should we build upon?
Join me as I discuss the importance of building our homes on foundations of love, trust, joy, peace, and hospitality.
Scriptures Referen...
Welcome to the second episode in the 2025 Missionary Monday series. We will travel around the world experiencing other cultures and peoples as we hear from missionaries. God is at work in this world! We can have a part in that work!
Missionary Patty Sommer joins us to share what her life is like living in Ghana, West Africa. The Sommers have been in the country church planting for over two decades. While planting churches and trani...
There are different stages in the life of a woman. While I'm still in the reproductive years, I know the perimenopause/menopause stage is on the horizon. As I learn about how God created the female body, I am fascinated! The later season of womanhood can be one that women approach with fear and dread, but do we have to?
While reading Hormone Repair Manual by Dr. Lara Briden, I gleaned so much information on that coming season of li...
Whaterver my lot, Thou hast taught me to say, It is well, it is well with my soul.
Years ago I heard the story behind the writing of this hymn. Having my eyes opened to the heartbreaking circumstances that led to the writing of this beautiful hymn would change me. I realized that there is rich depth to the hymns we sing in worship. This changed how I worshipped the Lord through song. I began to see God's character shining through h...
There is nothing like a good story. The way it draws you in, captivates you, and leaves you thinking is an experience that young and old alike delight in!
God is the master storyteller. We know that because He wrote the Bible and filled it with stories. Jesus demonstrated this as He time and again used stories to teach eternal truths.
Simeon and I interview our friend, Nathaniel Brown author of The Christian Storyteller. He share...
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