Brown Sugar Toast
writings from Christa Threlfall
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When You Can’t Give Thanks
Imagine this… Your friend, Scott, walks in and hands you a wrapped package. Upon opening it, you discover a shirt. It’s your favorite color and fits you perfectly. You’re thrilled! As you look up to express your thankfulness, your attention is diverted to five other friends, screaming with happiness because Scott just gifted each of them…
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When Faith Doesn’t Make Sense
I have a question about this passage: After these things God tested Abraham and said to him, “Abraham!” And he said, “Here I am.” He said, “Take your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of…
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Teach Your Kids the Bible: Proverbs Character Study
Every morning during breakfast time, my kids and I have our Bible time. Typically, it looks like listening through a chapter or two of the Bible and reviewing some memory verses. Currently, my kids are ages 1, 4, 6, and 8. As you can imagine, my youngest child adds quite a lot of insightful comments throughout this time…
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Interview with Rosaria Butterfield :: Dwelling Richly
The following post is part of the Dwelling Richly series. Today’s interview is with Rosaria Butterfield. Rosaria serves as a mother, pastor’s wife, speaker, and author. I trust this interview will encourage you in your pursuit of God through his Word.
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You’re Not Just a ______.
I’m over at Rooted Thinking with some words for anyone who has ever felt like they can’t do a specific task because they’re “just a ______.” Here’s my favorite part: You are not just a mom or a teenager or a person without any sort of visible accomplishment. You are his. “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine”…
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Can a Stay-at-Home Mom Live by Faith?
I recently finished studying the book of Hebrews, in which chapter 11 recounts acts of faith from heroes such as Noah, Abraham, and Moses. While reading about people who conquered kingdoms, stopped the mouths of lions, escaped the edge of the sword, and put foreign armies to flight, I started wondering: Can a stay-at-home mom live by…
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Here’s What I Learned (January-June 2018 edition)
I enjoy a piece of writing that’s all about one solid topic. But every once in a while, I really love a conglomeration of semi-random thoughts and lessons all packed into one post. It’s a little bit like taking a peek inside someone’s brain—only not quite as scary. Here, in true form, is a peek…
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When You Don’t Enjoy The Little Years
Four years ago I wrote a post entitled Enjoy These Years. In that post, I recount an incident when an older friend of mine encouraged me (amidst a very chaotic lunch date) to enjoy the little years with my children. Ever since that post, a question has been burning in my mind: What do I do…
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Interview with Lydia Brownback :: Dwelling Richly
The following post is part of the Dwelling Richly series. Today’s interview is with Lydia Brownback, an accomplished writer and speaker. Her most recent book is a rich study on the Psalms that will help you meditate on the faithfulness and mercy of God. I was encouraged from my interactions with Lydia. I really appreciate her…
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10 Bible Resources My Kids Love
As Christian parents, we want to teach our kids the Bible. And in our society, there is a wealth of information that makes this goal even more attainable! I am so thankful for people who use their knowledge and creativity to help me teach my kids about God’s Word. My goal in this post is…
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Ten Years Later.
Ten years ago, on June 6, 2008, I said “I do” to a guy named Jonathan Threlfall. We had no idea what we were doing. Or at least it seems that way now as we look back. But most likely, ten years from now, we’ll look back at ourselves today and say, “Oh, we had no…
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How Can I Know God’s Will?
When I was a teenager, I would spend hours wondering what God wanted me to do with my life. Where should I go to college? What should I study? What sort of job should I get? Would I get married? And my favorite (also the scariest) question to think about . . . who would…
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