Author Archives: LauraMac
Sunday Soaking: Are You Ready for Realignment?
I have considered my ways andhave turned my steps to your statutes.Psalm 119:59 My husband is a mechanical engineer. He tunes in to weird car noises, pays attention to warning lights on the dashboard, and senses when wheels are even … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Redeeming Our Suffering
Why are we caught off guard by a toilet that overflows, a misplaced—and unpaid—bill, an alarm that doesn’t go off (or a fire alarm that does)? The pile of laundry. The looming work project. The 5PM-no-clue-what’s-for-dinner stress. Or perhaps our … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Inspiration from Psalm 119, Part III
I hope you have been writing and praying God’s Word from Psalm 119 during May and June. Below is my final set of ten verses, with prayers inspired by this rich chapter. Please join with me in praying God’s Word … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Red, White, and Blue Monster Cookies
Celebrate America’s Birthday (or Flag Day, Memorial Day, or Labor Day) with these Red, White, and Blue Monster Cookies. We invite you to watch as Laura demonstrates this family favorite recipe … and shares suggestions for making the cookies gluten, … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Inspiration from Psalm 119, Part II
Last week’s Sunday Soaking included ten verses from Psalm 119 to use as prayer prompts for those we love. But it was impossible to choose only ten verses to pray back to God from the many wonderful ones in our … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Inspiration from Psalm 119 (Part 1)
If you are writing along with us monthly, welcome to Part II of our journey through Psalm 119. With 150 verses to choose from, there were too many for only one monthly bookmark! Whether you’ve been journaling along with us … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: FREE Soaking in Psalms Printable Cards & Our June ‘Do It!’ List
On the last Monday of each month, it’s our habit to release our ‘Do It!’ List for the upcoming month. You can print your own copy (either the standard list, or a blank version that you can customize to fit … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: A Ready Answer? Yes, Please!
Then I can answer anyone who taunts me,for I trust in your word.Psalm 119:42 Oh, to have a ready answer when taunted! Life for a mother will certainly bring a bit of taunting. Two-year-olds and 12-year-olds, toddlers and adolescents, boys … Continue reading
Sunday Soaking: Lord, Please Help!
Your statutes are my delight; they are my counselors. Psalm 119:24 Where do you go for help and for answers to life’s difficult questions? Many might post an open question on Facebook, phone friends to take an informal poll, or … Continue reading
Mary Heart / Martha Home: Lemon Chess Pie
It’s as easy to make as it is delicious! Here’s what Laura says about the recipe from this week’s Martha Monday video: When I see “lemon” in the title it always brings a bit of nostalgia. I still love and … Continue reading

