A little about me: I grew up as a Pastors kid and because of this was exposed to the joy and pain of ministry from a very young age. Intentionally discipled by both parents, they instilled within me a burning desire to know and understand the depths of my faith. I met my sweet husband, Andrew, at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois and we got married the summer following graduation. Our first year of marriage was very difficult, but the Lord graced us with a strong support system. It is out of our trials, joys, learning curves, giggles and tears that I strive to help others brave the waters of marriage and the Christian life through my blog. My desire is that we, as believers, understand that we are not alone in this crazy world; there are others who desire to stand firm in the midst of societal turmoil. Also, there is beauty to be had in marriage; beauty that does not have to fade but that can build-making marriage into a non-ending journey of discovering who it is that the Lord has given you to partner with in this life and how you can serve Him best together; all the while enjoying the beauty God has created marriage to be. Come with me on this journey; let's stand firm in the Lord, brothers and sisters. Stacy has a BA in counseling from Moody Bible Institute and is projected to receive her MA in Counseling from Grand Rapids Theological Seminary in Fall of 2018. Her husband Andrew is the Lead Campus Pastor of Woodside Bible Church in Chesterfield, MI. Stacy also is a regularly contributing blogger on Our Daily Bread affiliate YMI.today.
Author: Guest Contributor Christen Shell With a new year comes new year resolutions and goals. “I want to start a family this year.” “I’m going to make these strides in my career.” “I’m going to get out of debt.” Goals and resolutions are important — they keep us accountable and give us something to strive … More How Can We Glorify God With our Goals in 2020?
Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Giving thanks in all circumstances. It seems easier when things are going well and worry feels far. But as I’ve thought about thankfulness more deeply recently, I’ve pondered how we can make sense … More Still I Will Worship
I grew up reading theology and for a long time I hated every moment of it. I didn’t understand why my parents would torture me with reading assignments each summer. Piper, MacArthur, Sproul—I was reading all of these spiritual giants by the age of 12. Boring, massive books, stuff I didn’t understand, and stuff I … More 3 Unexpected Benefits of Studying Theology
I am as guilty as anyone of cramming way too much into my schedule. It’s not that I have a problem saying “no”—I do that regularly—it’s that I just enjoy living a full life. I had three kids in three years. I’m a pastor’s wife, a writer, an occasional speaker, and a Bible study and … More When We Settle for Less Than Rest
No matter how many or how few years anyone has been married, the word “refresh” always sounds appealing. For those of us who desire to grow closer to Christ and to our spouse, it is essential that we set aside our never-ending to-do list and take time to process where we are at in our … More 5 Ways to Refresh Your Marriage
After graduating from Bible college and seminary, my husband Andrew and I stayed in touch with many of our friends—people with whom we dreamed of and prepared for ministry. Within a matter of years, however, many of our friends had left ministry indefinitely. These are not all sad stories—some have felt a call by God … More 6 Questions to Consider if You’re Called to Full Time Ministry
Social media can be a great tool for building and sustaining relationships. It’s pretty incredible that we’re able to connect with friends and family who live all over the world right from our phones! However, when on social media, we all know that it is impossible to escape being bombarded by other people’s beliefs. Recently, … More 3 Popular Phrases We Should Rethink
It is hard for me to admit that my kiddos are not always the problem. Its hard to admit that sometimes my own sin affects their behavior and could have long term devastating effects if not dealt with. My parents strongly believed that one of the best things a parent can say to a … More Our Laziness Will Make or Break our Children
James 3 refers to the tongue as a fire; “a world of evil among the parts of the body…it corrupts the whole body, sets the whole course of one’s life on fire and is itself set on fire by Hell.” “Those who consider themselves religious yet do not keep a tight reign on their tongue … More Prayer Chain Gossip
Hello Everyone!! For those of you who have faithfully read my blog over the years, thank you so much! I definitely plan on continuing to blog, but you might have noticed the blogs are coming a little less frequently lately. Here’s why. My husband and I have been praying for direction for me for … More Why I’m Stepping Back Slightly From Blogging
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