Messy Families, Faithful God
Weekly real-life family messes meet timeless biblical wisdom—practical tools, faith-filled steps, and hope for marriage, parenting, and home life.
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Issue #24 - The Father Comes Out to You Too
Messy Story of the Week
Amber stood in the laundry room staring at the mud-caked shoes on the mat like they were Exhibit A in a trial. Her youngest had tracked half the backyard through the house. Her husband had promised he’d mop. He hadn’t. And in the middle of her frustration, her phone buzzed...
Feb 01, 2026
biblical encouragement
christian marriage
christian parenting
family discipleship
forgiveness
healing from shame
identity in christ
john 21
luke 15
marriage mayhem and mercy
marriage restoration
mercy of god
peter restored
prodigal son
resentment
suffering and faith
Issue #20 - Incarnate Presence: When Being There Isn’t Enough
Messy story of the week
Saturday morning looked calm on the surface.
Everyone was home. Coffee was brewing. The kids were in the living room. He sat on the couch scrolling while the TV murmured in the background.
From the outside, it looked like a family at rest.
But beneath the quiet, something ...
Jan 04, 2026
christian home
christian marriage
christian parenting
emotional connection
emotional presence
faith and family
family discipleship
husbands and fathers
incarnational leadership
marriage encouragement
Issue #13 - From Grumbling to Gratitude
Messy Story of the Week
The Martins had been in a bit of a slump lately. Dinner had become a quiet affair—too many sighs, not enough laughter. Between work deadlines, unfinished homework, and a dishwasher that refused to cooperate, small frustrations piled up like dirty dishes.
One Thursday eveni...
Nov 16, 2025
biblical reflection
christian marriage
christian parenting
faith in hard times
faithful family
family discipleship
gratitude
healing
luke 17
marriage encouragement
thankfulness
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