How to Live Free and Fulfilled as a Woman
Do you ever feel like you’re trapped in a cycle of just going through the motions every day? Trying to make everyone else happy but never feeling truly free yourself? Do you want to be a fulfilled woman, but you just feel fully overwhelmed instead? If that’s you, this...
Unique & Creative Gift Ideas for Moms in Ministry
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. I love the Christmas season - the sparkling lights, the endless Christmas music, searching for the right tree, baking...
3 Ways to Be Content During the Holidays
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase, I will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. The other day I went shopping with a friend. She needed jeans - I needed underwear. Somehow we both ended up discovering...
My Story: From a Frustrated Marriage to a Flourishing One
I’ve been sharing with you recently about marriage, and telling you ways to improve yours. But I realized that maybe you don't know me at all, and so you may not know WHY you should even take my advice. So today I want to make sure you really know WHO I am, and why I...
3 Things You Can Do to Improve Your Marriage Today
Many of you who are reading my blog may be looking for ways to improve your marriage - today. If I’m totally honest, I will tell you that improving your marriage does not happen overnight. Just like any other change that you want to achieve in your life, it takes lots...
How to Have More Peace in Your Marriage and Motherhood
Several years ago, a friend came over to my house. I had invited her over because she was good at organizing and home decorating, and I am not. As we reviewed the things I needed to accomplish within the house, she looked at me and said, “What you need is peace.”...
6 Reasons Christian Marriages Struggle
This may come as a surprise to some, but yes, even Christian marriages struggle. If you are a Christian and have ever felt disappointed, frustrated, or even angry with your husband, you are not alone. You may not know what to do or where to turn. I can relate, because...
One Key to Better Communication & Less Conflict in Marriage
Every year it happens. We get through most of the summer, and I feel frustrated. As I reflect over the year, I see a pattern: We’ve done lots of things, and we’ve been busy, and we’ve had fun, but none of it was intentional. Church obligations come up, family parties...
Investing in Your Marriage Makes You a Better Mom
It’s obvious that investing in your marriage will make you a better wife, but will it make you a better mother? I believe it can, and here I’ll share 5 reasons why investing in your marriage makes you a better mom. You might be wondering how spending time, effort, and...
Ministry and Motherhood: One Mom’s Journey
I'm excited to share with you today one mom's journey of ministry and motherhood. Angela Sackett is guest posting and sharing her heart with us. As a mother of 5 children who's been active in ministry life her entire parenting career, I know her thoughts will be...
Balancing Marriage, Motherhood, and Ministry
Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means if you choose to make a purchase, I will receive a commission. Balancing marriage, motherhood, and ministry is no small task. All three of these roles are incredibly important, and the challenge to keep them...
A Christian Mom’s Response to Terrorism, Racism, and a Dangerous World
We are raising our children in a dangerous world. It doesn’t take long to realize that there are horrible things happening all around us, every single day. It’s really easy to become fearful, protective, angry or even hateful as we look at what is going on in our...
Being an Unqualified Mom is Where the Light Shines Through
What do you do when you feel like an unqualified mom? Or an unqualified wife, or leader? What do you do when you feel broken? Wounded? What do you do when you recognize just how sinful you are? A couple weeks ago, I was getting my daughter ready for bed. We’ve had...
5 Reasons Why You Should Celebrate Your Anniversary
Do you ever struggle with setting aside the time, money, or energy needed to celebrate your anniversary? There have been times in my 14 years of marriage that I have not felt like celebrating my anniversary, or that it's been a struggle to put the effort into a...
Summer Survival Guide for Moms: 10 Self-Care Tips
School’s out. Summer is here. The kids are going to be home with you. all. summer. long. Some moms can’t wait for these summer months, and others dread it. Either way, you’ve got to find a way to prioritize self-care during the summer months. If your kids are school...
hey, I’m Esther!
I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a pastor’s wife, mom of a spirited child, business owner and active leader in my church. I love leading women’s Bible studies, missions trips, marriage retreats (alongside my husband), and my business team. My hope is that this site will help you embrace your God-given gifts and lead with confidence.
