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We’ve had over 30 writers featured on the blog. Read our first time contributor posts here, and see our returning writers’ individual author pages for more real-life, Christ-over-culture stories. 

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Michaela’s nomadic childhood taught her that home isn’t about permanence—it’s a mindset. Now temporarily living with family, she shares how incorporating meaningful pieces, organizing intentionally, maintaining familiar routines, and practicing grace help create a sense of home anywhere. She reminds us that all earthly homes are temporary anyway.

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Maren reveals how your family is an untapped goldmine for saving money. From budgeting and hair cutting to sewing and photography, she explores fifteen practical skills families can develop together to serve one another and their community—saving thousands annually while building up each member’s God-given abilities and strengthening family bonds.

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Michaela shares why she’s ditching Amazon for her local thrift store. As a vintage reseller who’s visited hundreds of thrift shops, she’s compiled a list of ten items always available secondhand—from baskets to kitchen appliances. Her approach champions sustainability, better quality, and the lost art of intentional “slow shopping.”

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When Kayla’s nonverbal son was diagnosed with autism at 18 months, she constantly questioned if she was making the right choices as his voice. Then God met her in Exodus 4, showing her through Moses and Aaron that being her son’s advocate doesn’t diminish God’s perfect plan for him.

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Asia explores how biblical sheep imagery transformed her perspective on faith and identity. Rejecting negative cultural stereotypes, she embraces being God’s sheep under Christ’s loving shepherding. This revelation inspired her digital ministry, The Empowered Ewe, creating community for women seeking spiritual guidance and belonging.

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Jessica reflects on her unexpected journey through 2024—pregnancy loss, family grief, and various setbacks. She shares how shifting her perspective from focusing on losses to recognizing gains transformed her outlook, ultimately finding joy and purpose through faith even in life’s most challenging moments.

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After losing a baby and a sister, Krystal reflects on her journey of learning to grieve with gospel hope during the hardest years of her life.

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Showing up to church regardless of the challenges may be the greatest commitment we can demonstrate to our children—as told by a small town pastor’s wife.

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Jacqui once defined her worth through constant church service and availability to others. Motherhood revealed this was rooted in pride—her deep need to feel needed. Through this journey, she learned an important lesson: sometimes authentic service means prioritizing family and discovering new ways to contribute that honor both her role as a mother and her desire to serve.

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Katie Vaniman
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Lauren Van Woerden
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Emily Van Eps
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Ally Veldhuisen