Amy Gannett does a lot of things. Being a church planter with her husband is no small task, but in addition to that -- she's an entrepreneur, Bible teacher, online leader and Mom to 1-year-old Emerson. I first discovered Amy through her company, Tiny Theologians, which makes theology cards for young children. You've heard me mention it before on the podcast because I love teaching my kids this stuff early. Amy has quickly become one of my favorite people to follow, precisely because she is so focused on injecting the deep things of God into everyday life. I recently signed up for her Bible Study membership, which includes all kinds of Bible studies with fellow, amazing female Bible teachers. I love Amy's commitment to … [Read more...]

Christians and alcohol: What to say? Should Christians drink alcohol? Short answer? It's not a sin, but in the past 11 months of going alcohol-free, God has put on a message on my heart to share. We must be more cognizant. We must be more thoughtful. We must not say that not drinking is just legalism. 1 Corinthians says "Everything is permissible for me"--but not everything is beneficial." >>>> Check it out: Biblical Motherhood on Instagram Alcohol is permitted, but it's a question Christians don't often tackle. With data showing rate of alcoholism increasing in women rapidly, it's important we don't ignore it. The rates of women dying of alcohol-related deaths has skyrocketed in the past decade. The one group … [Read more...]

Do you need church to have a relationship with God? Well, it depends on how close of a relationship you want! Theologian Dwight L. Moody once said this: “Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man.” When we are lacking in spiritual health, we are sick. Consider someone who takes their vitamins daily, drinks plenty of water, exercises and gets enough sleep. Missing a few days here or there won’t hurt, but overall, they are less prone to sickness, able to fight off a virus and stay energized through tough seasons. The same can be said of our spiritual lives. Spiritual vitamins of prayer, scripture, meditation and yes, church attendance, keep us healthy and clear-minded, … [Read more...]