Have you ever applied for a Thrivent grant? Yes? Good for you! I am so glad you are taking advantage of this seed money for special projects. No? Well, then, I am here to explain how easy it is for all Thrivent members to apply for a Thrivent action grant. Let me preface this by saying - I am not a Thrivent representative nor am I receiving any compensation for writing this post. This is my personal understanding of how the process works, after having applied for and received several grants.  I am simply a frugal Lutheran who hates to see free grant money go to waste by the many Thrivent … Read More...

To all the church worker wives out there, this is a letter that has long been on my heart and I pray it speaks to yours. This is the letter that I wish someone would send me and that I know other church worker wives need to receive.  Dear Church Worker Wife, Who Feels Overwhelmed and Alone,  I see you. I really do see you. I see you pinching pennies and living on a tight budget that doesn't seem to have any extra room in it. I see you trusting God to provide but still wondering how that will happen. Some days it really seems like the faith and logic of a budget collide, doesn't … Read More...

Do you need a dose of good Lutheran humor today? If so, you're in luck! I'm sharing the ever famous list of "You Know You're a Lutheran If... " over at the Lutheran blog, Sister, Daughter, Mother, Wife, today. You can read the full article here and smile. What would you add to this list? … Read More...