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Conscious consumerism and bargain shopping go hand in hand for me, but it can create a discontent character. Read Lauren’s journey with this.

What is on repeat in your head when the going gets tough? Jenah lays out habits of hope for your hurting heart in times of need.

Humans prefer simple binaries – yes/no, good/bad, right/wrong. Our brains latch onto polarizing mindsets that allow quick reactions without nuance. When options clash in contradiction, either/or thinking takes over.

How The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up is Hurting Christian Hospitality Why “what serves us” is dangerous February 10, 2024  |  4 min read Ally Veldhuisen I haven’t read the entirety of Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, but I have watched a few episodes of her

Potty Training & My Walk with God A Messy Analogy January 27, 2024  |  10 min read Emily Van Eps Instagram Linkedin My toddler recently graduated from diapers, and we’ve started the journey of potty training. While this is an exciting milestone, potty training has tested my patience, caused many

Ally’s journey of realizing how constant positivity, though well-intentioned, can minimize others’ experiences and invalidate their feelings.

RSV, Hospital Stays, and Emotional Exhaustion My Recent Experience Spending the Holidays in the Hospital January 6, 2024  |  8 min read Lauren Van Woerden Instagram Linkedin Drained. Spent. Emotionally exhausted. When you find yourself with nothing left to give.  No matter how you got here, acknowledge that this is

Gratitude Over Greed Finding True Thankfulness November 11, 2023  |  6 min read Emily Van Eps Instagram Linkedin Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, which means the creators of For This House may earn a commission if you click on the link and make a purchase. The holidays are

Perspective Changes Everything Choosing a Christ-centered Narrative October 28, 2023  |  4 min read Lauren Van Woerden Instagram Linkedin When there’s more money going out than coming in. When you just can’t seem to keep the stuff in it’s place. When your wardrobe doesn’t spark joy any more. When you