Podcasts by Modern Homemakers

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 10 from 2023-12-12T13:00

Today’s Material: The Gift of the Magi Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful passages, and th...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 9 from 2023-12-11T13:00

Today’s Material: God is in the Manger – Bonhoeffer Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningf...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 8 from 2023-12-10T13:00

Today’s Material: The Little Fir Tree Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful passages, and tho...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 7 from 2023-12-09T13:00

Today’s Material: Messiah – page 31 Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful passages, and...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 6 from 2023-12-08T13:00

Today’s Material: The Fourth Wise Man Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful passages, and tho...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 5 from 2023-12-07T13:00

Today’s Material: Glad Tidings of Great Joy Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful passages, a...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 4 from 2023-12-06T13:00

Today’s Material: The Greatest Gift – Pages 210-211 Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningf...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 3 from 2023-12-05T13:00

Today’s Material: The Polar Express Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful passages, and thoug...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 2 from 2023-12-04T13:00

Today’s Material: A Cup of Christmas Tea Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful passages, and ...

Advent Reflections with Donna Otto–Day 1 from 2023-12-03T13:00

Today’s Material: Spiritual Formation Society of AZ Welcome to “Advent Reflections with Donna Otto,” a special podcast series where Donna shares her favorite books, meaningful pas...

Praying the Psalms: Session 4 from 2023-12-01T16:00

Eugene Peterson says,  “The human, in another definition, is a creature who prays.”  Prayers are tools for becoming and being our best self. The Psalms are not necessary for salvation,

Praying the Psalms: Session 3 from 2023-11-30T16:00

Eugene Peterson says,  “The human, in another definition, is a creature who prays.”  Prayers are tools for becoming and being our best self. The Psalms are not necessary for salvation,

Praying the Psalms: Session 2 from 2023-11-24T21:53:37

another psalm study

Praying the Psalms: Session 1 from 2023-11-21T19:18:29

Eugene Peterson says,  “The human, in another definition, is a creature who prays.”  Prayers are tools for becoming and being our best self. The Psalms are not necessary for salvation,

Series on Psalms Intro from 2023-11-16T22:41:36

Psalms are intimate. They lead you to a closeness to God. The book mostly contains poems and sentiments of the heart. Slow down your pace when reading to allow the

Staying in the Situation: Crystal&Blake from 2023-11-14T13:00

Listen with us today, as we hear a testimony from a woman who chose to stay and how the Lord has blessed her.

Staying in the Church from 2023-11-09T21:27:22

Who is the church? Why did we change the church? We were created to live in community. Listen today for our view on why we should stay in church and

Staying in Friendships from 2023-11-02T22:01:48

There are different types of friendships from casual to deep and holy relationships. Friendships are a sweet gift from God. We are commanded to love God and love others. Three

Staying with a Solid Financial Plan from 2023-10-31T21:57:20

Finances are mentioned 2,800 in the Bible. The Bible calls us to store up our treasures in heaven and not treasure something other than God. God owns it all.  C.S.

Staying in the Book from 2023-10-26T13:00

In this complicated, confusing world, every answer can be found in the Bible. Any questions you have regarding moral value, instructional value, or  “what-should-I-do” can be found in the truth

Staying and Training the Will from 2023-10-24T13:00

Teaching vs training. Teaching happens in your head: teaching and training building on truths, imparting knowledge and principle. Training involves the will: directing observable behavior.   Both m...

Staying in the Training and Teaching from 2023-10-19T13:05

Staying is a process that includes training and teaching your children. Children are not small adults, our children look to us to help build their self-concept. God gave you his

Staying is Possible Through Forgiveness from 2023-10-17T13:00

Forgiveness is laying down of oneself. Forgiveness has three steps: 1) Putting away the offense; 2)  Graciously accepting the present; 3) Trusting for the future. Do not offer or receive

Staying Home as a Full Time Mom from 2023-10-12T21:23:36

Join us as we continue to our series on Staying. Staying home as a full time mom is a high call on a woman’s life. Listen as Donna teaches on

Staying as You Establish a Home of Faith from 2023-10-10T18:25:41

What is a home of faith? Join us as Donna discusses practical steps to creating and staying in a home of faith. A home where the parents receive and follow

Staying in Marriage Until Death Do Us Part from 2023-10-05T22:42:52

Continue with Donna in her series on Staying. Staying in marriage until death do you part.

Staying in Marriage After the Wedding from 2023-10-03T20:32:56

Four key elements to help us stay after the wedding: 1)The institution of marriage, 2)Forgiveness & Reconciliation, 3)Respect, 4)Acceptance. 1 John 1:9; Romans 5:1

Staying as a Family of God from 2023-09-28T13:00

God did not want us to be alone, he gave Eve to Adam. God gave you your spouse. He wants you to be one with your spouse, His design is

Staying: Seven Attributes for Daily Living from John from 2023-09-26T21:54:12

Reading in Revelation, a letter to seven churches correlating to staying. It’s not in an easy order or easy to understand. It was a letter of encouragement and judgment. John

Staying the Course with Endurance from 2023-09-21T13:00

It takes endurance to stay the course. Endurance requires a commitment. Endurance requires being uncomfortable. Endurance requires preparation. 2 Corinthians 1

Being There from 2023-09-20T03:00

Introduction to a new study on Staying. In this disposable-minded society, Donna teaches on the idea of staying. Staying in whatever God is calling you too. Getting there, being there

Attention! Special Announcement from 2023-09-19T17:55:14

We hope you’ve enjoyed your summer break. We’re back with a special announcement!

Reair: You are Who You Hang Out With from 2022-04-18T11:15

Reminder from last summer

Week of Weeks…..Good Friday from 2022-04-15T11:50

Make this day special. Reflect on what Jesus did for you.

Week of Weeks…..Wednesday and Thursday from 2022-04-13T11:45

Continue our Week of Weeks celebration with Donna.

Week of Weeks….Monday and Tuesday from 2022-04-11T13:00

Celebrate Holy Week with Donna

God Listens from 2022-03-23T12:54

John 11:41-42 Listeners and lovers attract others.

The War in Ukraine is Awful from 2022-03-22T20:49:59

Read Psalm 31 Prayer from YouTube: https://youtu.be/NvfHwTafSEk

Lent from 2022-03-18T20:17:41

It’s not too late to get started.

The Big Yes Theory from 2022-03-09T17:10:41

Let’s listen to what the book of James and Thomas Kelly have to say…..

4 Ways to be a Much Better Listener from 2022-03-07T14:36:52

develop your listening muscle

Do It At Once! from 2022-03-04T14:40:03

How do we serve?

Listening Through the Examine from 2022-03-02T13:18

Matt 11:15, Isaiah 6:9, 1 Sam 7&12, Mark 8:10, Jeremiah 5:21, Ezekiel 12:2, Psalm 139, Psalm 51:6 How do we listen?

Repeat or Rewrite from 2022-02-28T17:16:51

Are you participating in His story for you?

Listening is About Building Stronger Relationships from 2022-02-25T14:42

How do we listen with the fruits of the spirit? James 1:19-20

Lost In My Underwear Drawer from 2022-02-24T02:58:27

You are just going to have to listen to this one!!!

Grace from 2022-02-18T14:32:45

A woman of beauty is a woman of grace. Listen to Donna today!

Mother’s Poetry from 2022-02-16T15:13:49

Doona reads Power of Mother by Dannae Pierre taken from her book, Healoing Prayers and Meditations

Ruth, a Love Story from 2022-02-14T16:26:22

All 4 chapters of Ruth tell a beautiful story.

Go Grow Up! from 2022-02-11T13:10

Eph 4:14-15, Heb 5:11-14, Do not be dull of hearing. Above all things do we desire spiritual maturity?

Excerpt on Humility from 2022-02-09T13:00

Jesus came as a baby for a reason.

Humility in Action from 2022-02-07T23:00:51

Donna shares about the life of her dear friend.

9 Essentials of Marriage from 2022-02-02T13:36

Re-airing on Marriage this week while Donna attends a conference.

5 Ideas about Marriage from 2022-01-31T13:36:09

Re-airing as we enter February

Letting Go as We Listen from 2022-01-30T20:58:32

Would you agree with the statement, “all great spirituality is about letting go”? Listen to hear what Donna thinks!

Possible Responses to Listening to One’s Story from 2022-01-27T21:12:37

Do you listen to people’s story? Ask questions that make them give you questions to get to know them.

So Happy Together from 2022-01-21T13:27

Acts 12:1 & 2 How can owe be happy together? Listening to each other would be a good start. Listen to hear Donna’s special offer!!

Mary’s Prayer from 2022-01-19T13:18

Donna reads us a beautiful prayer.

Listening and Learning from Women in the Bible from 2022-01-18T14:14:22

These women were so strong and in such difficult circumstances. What can we learn from them?

Distractions from 2022-01-12T17:25:31

What are you excessively attached to? Let’s listen to see what it says in Galatians and 1Timothy about this topic.

Welcome to a New Year from 2022-01-11T17:45:37

Donna was given a special book called, God Guides by Mary Geegh. Listen to hear her insights.

Simeon from 2021-12-22T13:48

Luke 2:21-35 Contemplate what Christmas is all about. He has a well laid plan for your life.

Mary from 2021-12-20T13:00

Luke 1:26-33, Luke 2:34-35 Preparing our hearts for His coming.

The Table from 2021-12-19T14:30

Power of the Table, Christmas edition. Proverbs 24:3-4, 14:1; Psalm 23 The importance of the table is all through the Bible

Invitation, the first of the 3“I”Words of Advent from 2021-12-13T16:05:10

Matt 2:11 Invite Jesus in to your day to day, as He invites us in to do life side by side.

Women of Christmas from 2021-12-08T14:41:30

Matt 11, Come and stay, Donna’s favorite 2 words. Hear how Mary and Elisabeth were both listening to the Lord.

It All Began with a Yes to an Invitation from 2021-12-07T04:18:42

Luke 1 & 2 Is God inviting you to say yes to something? Are you listening for His invitations?

The Wisdom of Marriage from 2021-12-01T13:00

What are you building? The wise woman builds up her house. Proverbs 14:1-2, Proverbs 24:3, 1Cor.3:10

To Compare or Not from 2021-11-29T13:00

Romans 12:3 Let’s not think too highly of ourselves.

Change My Heart from 2021-11-26T13:00

Can we become teachable? 1Cor 1:24

Beatitudes with a Twist from 2021-11-24T15:46:38

Jesus first sermon. Do you pay special attention to how you act? Matthew Chapters 1-4.

Christmas Products from 2021-11-23T04:37:02

Need a meaningful family gift? Listen to this short podcast showcasing a few products.

Essential Prep for Advent from 2021-11-22T13:00

Remember Christ’s birth is WHY we do all this. Preparation will allow space for you to enjoy this season.

Christmas Traditions from 2021-11-19T13:00

Does your family have any.? …..some ideas that everyone loves!

Home for Christmas Gift Giving from 2021-11-17T14:37:10

Don’t let the gift giving rule you. Practical and meaningful gift giving ideas.

Home for Christmas Organization from 2021-11-15T13:16

Practical tools for a meaningful and organized holiday season.

The“Use What You Have”Principle from 2021-11-12T13:00

It’s that time of year again! We are entering the holiday season. How are you preparing?

Are You Listening to This? from 2021-11-08T14:11:17

Luke 14:35 Are you really listening to the Lord’s voice in your life? Luke 14:13-35

Who is Your Comfort? from 2021-11-05T14:33:29

He can and does hear your cries for mercy. Psalm 130

Do You Like Limitations? from 2021-11-03T13:50

…..looking for limitations. Luke 4:1-13, the Spirit led Him into the wilderness. Where is He leading you?

Loving Life as an At Home Mom from 2021-11-01T13:00

Why stay home? 2 Tim 3:16. Donna will explain this concept as well as give you the needed tools.

How to Really Love Your Child, part 2 from 2021-10-29T14:37:16

What does loving discipline look like? Donna dives a little further into Dr. Ross Campbell’s book, How to Really Love Your Child.

How to Really Love Your Child from 2021-10-26T13:33:15

Donna is using Dr. Ross Campbell’s book to share some amazing information on how we can love our children in a way that makes them secure in our love. Matt.

Getting Your Kitchen Ready for the Holidays from 2021-10-20T13:00

Donna’s practical steps to getting your entire kitchen organized in 3 hours, only 15 mins at a time! You CAN be ready for the holidays.

Though He Slay Me, Yet I Will Trust Him from 2021-10-18T13:00

Job 13:15, Donna talks about the amazing man that Job was. Do you TRUST God with EVERYTHING??

David and Absalom from 2021-10-15T13:00

Suffering and forgiveness in the 3 chapters of 2 Samuel 16-18.

Running the Race with Endurance from 2021-10-13T13:00

Donna reads 2 Corinthians 1:5-6, straying from Listening just a bit to include some topics that go hand in hand with Listening.

Exhaustion Keeps Us From Hearing, Part 2 from 2021-10-11T13:02

“Come away and rest awhile” the rest of Ruth Haley Barton’s list of what makes us exhausted.

Exhaustion Keeps Us From Hearing from 2021-10-08T13:00

Donna shares Ruth Haley Barton’s culture of exhaustion that we seem to live in. Let’s get out of this cycle and get rested.

Listening for Life from 2021-10-06T13:00

Duet.6:4-9, Faith comes from Hearing. Are you a servant listener? Let’s learn how to improve on our listening skills

Listening to God Through Scripture from 2021-10-04T13:00

Pick up tips from Donna on how to listen through scripture. Psalm 15:29, hearing His voice. Join us for this impactful lesson.

Let Me Say It Again-Sacred Listening from 2021-10-01T16:38:47

A listening person makes a difference in every environment. Listen to Donna tell us again how to be good listeners. Mark 10:46-52

Listening in a World of Distraction from 2021-09-29T13:00

Do you listen for God to speak to you, BEFORE you speak? Mark 11:14-17 Proverbs 18:13-15 for practical advise. What are your distractions? Listen to Donna encourage us to listen

Willful or Willing Part Two from 2021-09-27T13:00

The spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Matt. 26:41 Listen to Donna talk about being vulnerable and willing to listen to our Heavenly Father about what and where

Willful or Willing? from 2021-09-24T13:56:56

Are you a “ful” or an “ing”? Listen to Donna to find out how to be an “ing” As you listen to your Heavenly Father, something to think about.

Listening for Love and Learning from 2021-09-22T14:12:22

This is this year’s theme. Donna shares from Psalm 46:10. “Be still and know that I am God.” How can we balance God’s demands? Listen to hear the answer to

Re-air Sermon on the Mount from 2021-09-02T05:30:08

Re-Air Training the Will of Mama from 2021-08-25T17:47:29

As summer is winding down, and kids are going back to school, we hope you are doing well. Remember to write in with any prayer requests or questions at admin@modernhomemakers.org

Re-Air A Listening Experience from 2021-08-21T05:11

This teaching comes out of 1Kings. See what God has in store for you today!

Re-Air, Love God Love People from 2021-08-15T15:57:40

We can always use a reminder to do what God has called us to do, Love People!

Re-Air, Character of Christ from 2021-08-05T15:59:21

Getting to know our Heavenly Father

Re-air: Family is a Shelter in the Time of a Storm from 2021-07-15T14:28:29

Join Donna as she continues her teachings on the family.

What is Family? from 2021-07-08T13:00

You are probably spending a bit more time with your family this summer, what is family??? Listen today!

Finances, Family and Children, part 2 from 2021-06-24T13:00

Re-airing one of most popular series for your summer listening.

Finances, Family and Training Children from 2021-06-23T02:22:03

Re-airing these useful tools for you this summer.

Summer Challenge from 2021-06-05T02:45

Join Donna in her challenge for herself this summer. She hopes you will join her in enriching in enriching your soil. This lesson is taken from Mark 4:1-20.

To Spank or Not to Spank from 2021-06-02T13:00

Donna bases the Do’s and don’ts of spanking on 4 passages out of Proverbs.

Training the Will of a Child, part 2 from 2021-05-31T13:00

Deuteronomy 30:14-19 is one of the passages Donna shares in this continued study.

Training the Will of a Child, part 1 from 2021-05-28T13:00

You don’t want to break the will of a child, just train them.

Training the Will of Mama from 2021-05-26T13:00

We want clean hearts and pure hearts as we person towards the goal of seeking the Lord.

5 Manners Most Parents Forget to Teach from 2021-05-24T13:00

Practical tools for creating respectful children with exceptional manners.

P.S. 10 Ways to Love Your Children from 2021-05-23T13:00

A bonus piece for YOU! It’s only 4 mins!

Preparing for the Teenage Years from 2021-05-21T13:00

Today Donna is teaching out of Ephesians 6. It’s always good to prepare but if you find yourself there and didn’t prepare……it’s ok. Donna has some things you can do

Learning to Love Your Children from 2021-05-19T13:00

Wouldn’t you think this would just come naturally? Well…….Donna shares with us on how to REALLY love your children.

Servant vs Slave from 2021-05-17T13:00

Donna reads an amazing excerpt by Barbara Johnson, from her book, “Loving Life as as at-home Mom.”

Ministry of Motherhood, Part 2 from 2021-05-14T13:00

How can we guide our children to a place where they want to choose God, for themselves?

Q&A Session on Anger from 2021-05-12T13:00

Listeners had questions on Anger, so Donna took the time to answer 5 questions. We love when listeners write in!

Be Not Anxious, Part 2 from 2021-05-10T13:00

Donna covers the last part of Mathew 6. God is ENOUGH!!!

Ministry of Motherhood from 2021-05-07T13:00

Listen to Donna share the wonderful description of a minister. We are high officers and hold great responsibility of our, self contained units!

Be NOT Anxious, Intro from 2021-05-05T13:00

Donna reads Mathew 6:24-34 out of the NAS version. We are continuing in our Sermon on the Mount series. Seek first His Kingdom……….for everything! How can we truly depend on

Sermon on the Mount, Love Your Enemies from 2021-05-03T13:00

Donna is teaching from Mathew 5:43-48, Let’s “vote for nice!” as we practice kindness.

Anger Series, Part 4 from 2021-05-01T19:55:19

Join us as Donna wraps up this series on Anger. Great tools for doing life in our anger-filled culture.

Anger Series, Part 3 from 2021-04-28T13:00

Anger is really about You!……..OUCH!! Keep listening to our Anger series and soak in this inspiring information to live a counter-culture life.

Anger Series, Part 2 from 2021-04-26T13:00

God will provide the justice for our anger. We can get angry, but sin Not! Let’s not hold on to our anger or let it consume us. Listen to Donna’s

Anger Series, Part 1 from 2021-04-23T13:00

Anger is in every temperament, but looks different in all of us. Anger can kill our bodies and our relationships. Let’s work to help the next generation handle their anger

Sermon on the Mount, Anger. from 2021-04-21T13:00

Donna teaches out of Mathew 5:21-26. Just a few verses with so much punch in them. Can you recognize your own anger? Do you take that first flash of it

The Hospitality of Christ from 2021-04-19T13:00

Listen to Donna as she reads through 1 Peter 4:8-9, in 2 different translations. While Jesus asks us to come stay with Him, He also wants us to follow His

Sermon on the Mount from 2021-04-16T13:00

We continue our study of the Sermon on the Mount in Mathew, Chapter 5:38-42. Do we respond with love and kindness when we receive a personal insult, are threatened with

Authenticity from 2021-04-14T13:00

Do you hang out with Jesus? It hard to not be your real self with someone when you are just hanging out. Listen to Donna share on this topic of

The Heart of God from 2021-04-12T13:00

Isn’t wonderful to hear that Jesus has a heart for me and that He loves and wants to comfort me. Listen to what wonderful things Donna has to share with

Thought This Was a Throw Away from 2021-04-09T13:00

Donna shares 3 Thoughts on being mindful. Endurance, Wisdom of physical habits and Spiritual practice of remembering. Righteousness is about remembering our choices. Listen to what Donna has to share

Follow Up for Easter from 2021-04-05T13:00

Hear from Donna what stood out to her during this lenten season. What is it to be “child-like”? Mathew 18:3. In Mark 10:16-18, Jesus says, “let them come freely” It’s

Seventh Statement,“Into Thy Hands I Commend My Spirit” from 2021-04-02T13:00

These words are found in the book of Luke and also in Psalm 31:5. We are being called to “let go” in the process of sacrificing and suffering as we

Sixth Statement,“It is Finished” from 2021-03-31T14:39

Are you working on something you’ve been called to do? We can learn from Jesus’ life here on earth. He walked through an amazing sequence of small events to get

The Fifth Statement,“I thirst” from 2021-03-29T13:00

Jesus always quenches our thirst. Do we ask Him? Go to Him? Donna shares with us how we CAN hear the voice of God. How we CAN abide with Him

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 25 from 2021-03-27T12:00

We’ve made it to Palm Sunday! Donna recorded this series in 2012, so some ideas for activities will need to be adjusted for the times we are living in, but

My God My God, why has thou forsaken me? from 2021-03-26T14:00

Donna shares from Mark 15:34 and Psalm 22. Jesus was relentlessly obedient! Isn’t that what we want for our lives?

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 24 from 2021-03-25T12:00

Listen up! God is in hot pursuit of each one of us!! Let this lesson on the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son, a/k/a

Woman Behold Thy Son, Son Behold Thy Mother from 2021-03-24T14:00

Jesus is our Shepherd. The Good Shepherd. Donna shares from John 19:25-27.

Third Statement: Woman Behold Thy Son, Son Behold Thy Mother from 2021-03-24T13:00

Jesus is our Shepherd. The Good Shepherd. Donna shares from John 19:25-27.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 23 from 2021-03-23T11:00

Today You will be with Me in Paradise from 2021-03-22T14:00

Luke 23. Christ is asking us to go with Him. We all have to choose to surrender daily.

The Second Statement: Today You will be with Me in Paradise from 2021-03-22T13:00

Luke 23. Christ is asking us to go with Him. We all have to choose to surrender daily.

Sermon on the Mount, Chapter 5 from 2021-03-19T22:14:31

Practice, Practice, Practice. Continue in our study of Mathew Chapter 5. Donna teaches on Marriage, Speech, Oaths and Integrity from the Sermon on the Mount.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 22 from 2021-03-19T20:58:20

Two words: Repentance and Humility. Donna focuses on what repentance and humility may look like in the lives of Christ followers.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 21 from 2021-03-19T04:00

The work of Modern Homemakers, formerly Homemakers By Choice, is a labor of love. Donna has been teaching and mentoring women for decades! Our website, modernhomemakers.org, has so much to

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 20 from 2021-03-18T20:43:01

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 19 from 2021-03-13T05:33

Do you read your Bible? Donna focuses on the Word of God in this message and wants us to grow in the Lord by reading His Word every day.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 18 from 2021-03-12T18:05:23

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 17 from 2021-03-12T12:12

Donna shares ways to prepare your house with tips for decorating for Easter.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 16 from 2021-03-11T15:08

Donna suggests a plethora of activities that you can do with your family in preparing your homes and hearts for Easter. You can make a set of Resurrection Eggs or

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 15 from 2021-03-11T12:51:52

Teaching an infant or small child to ‘wait happily’ to have their needs met is not usually a mom’s first reaction to the cries of their little ones. Donna refers

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 14 from 2021-03-10T13:50:31

Have patience! Wait on the Lord!

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 13 from 2021-03-09T06:32:58

Forgiveness is a way of preparing our hearts for Easter. Donna urges us to make forgiveness a way of life.

Second Statement, Yes Yes, No No from 2021-03-08T17:00

Listen to the importance of keeping your word.

Yes Yes, No No from 2021-03-08T16:00

Listen to the importance of keeping your word.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 12 from 2021-03-07T14:25:38

Donna helps us get organized and ready to decorate for Easter and the spring season.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 11 from 2021-03-06T10:00

If you’ve ever longed to be creative, Donna is here to teach you how that can happen, even if you think you don’t have a creative bone in your body!

First Statement, Father Forgive Them, They Know Not What They Do from 2021-03-05T06:00

Donna shares about the endurance that Jesus showed us as he kept walking. His walk to the cross. Then she shares His first statement from the seven statements He makes

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 10 from 2021-03-05T05:45

Prayers are NEVER a waste of time. We want to spend more time in prayer but have trouble finding the time to set aside for it. It’s a process that

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 9 from 2021-03-04T22:38:15

What is your wilderness? Christ went to the wilderness and fasted for 40 days. When you spend time fasting (not necessarily from food) and preparing your heart during Lent, you

Celebrating Easter ~ Basket Ingredients from 2021-03-03T06:30

Plan on doing some of the activities that Donna suggests to help your families be ready for the holiest of weeks, Easter week! Start now to have all the items

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 8 from 2021-03-02T06:00

There are 47 days from Ash Wednesday until Easter Sunday, but we traditionally only count Monday through Saturday each week, which adds up to 40 days of Lent (in commemoration

Get Behind Me, Satan from 2021-03-01T06:30

In Matthew 16, where Peter learns that Jesus will die, Peter refuses to believe that it will be so. He is a stumbling block to what Jesus came to do,

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 7 from 2021-03-01T02:06

Lent is a time of self-examination. Prepare your hearts to allow God to do His work in your lives.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 6 from 2021-02-28T10:33

This series is originally from Lent 2012. Donna reminds us that God allowed Jesus to be the sacrifice for our wrong-doings. Join us in our time of preparation for Easter,

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 5 from 2021-02-28T09:28

In the plot to kill Jesus, there were events leading up to that day, among them when Mary anointed Jesus with very expensive oil, which Judas criticized. Mary was being

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 4 from 2021-02-27T08:13

Our journey continues toward Easter. There is a free resource on our web site for you to refer to which includes a scripture a day, as well as a list

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 3 from 2021-02-27T06:21:11

This series, re-aired from 2012, will help you and your family walk through Lent with a better understanding of what Jesus experienced, such as fasting and being tempted by Satan.

Fasting from 2021-02-26T22:03:38

Fasting is a self-denial of normal necessities. We fast in order to intentionally attend to God with prayer. Lent is a season when we fast from certain actions or physical

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 2 from 2021-02-26T21:25:35

Do you identify with Jesus because of what He did on the cross? As we prepare for Easter during this season of Lent, let’s work toward a heart transformation.

Preparing for Easter ~ Day 1 from 2021-02-25T04:09

Lent is a time of self-examination and preparing for the holiest of days… Resurrection Sunday! In this series, which last aired in 2012, Donna will help us with the tools

Changes That Heal, Part 1 from 2021-02-24T06:28

God’s grace calls us into a relationship with Him. Where we are weak, grace abounds. Look to the truth for the changes that heal.

Solidarity with Jesus and Others from 2021-02-22T05:58

A very important aspect of our walk of faith is solidarity. Christ identified with us and our human struggles, when he walked among us. Donna gave a heart-warming example of

Sermon on the Mount: Character and Conduct from 2021-02-19T05:30

Christ alone gives us a faith to build our character on.

Character of Christ – Psalm 15 from 2021-02-17T08:42

Psalm 15, which Donna refers to as “The Christian Constitution,” speaks of the character of Christ. There are 9 statements revealing what it looks like to be a Christian.

Springs of the River Jordan / Desert from 2021-02-15T07:05

Words Matter from 2021-02-12T05:30

What you say flows from what is in your heart. Taming the tongue is a difficult thing to do, but when we become intentional about what we say and how

Reading of “The Children of the King” from 2021-02-10T07:23

This sweet short story by Max Lucado packs a powerful message to all who are raising children and need to be reminded that our Heavenly Father wants to spend time

Technology / Theology from 2021-02-08T06:00

We spend a good deal of time on our devices, but where is our content coming from, and what are we looking at? Then, what kind of posts or comments

Sermon on the Mount ~ Sand and Rock from 2021-02-05T06:38

How is your foundation? Are you a hearer or doer of the Word? Donna explains the only parable found in the Sermon on the Mount in the Gospel of Matthew.

Peaceful Fruit of Righteousness from 2021-02-03T05:45

Created, Called and Conformed from 2021-02-01T05:48

Are you what you do OR are you doing who you are? God has given each of us a purpose, and we need to lean into Him and stay close

Honest Woman from 2021-01-29T06:00

Are you honest with God, yourself and others? God knows your secret heart, so allow Him to transform you with His Word.

Courtesy Counts from 2021-01-27T05:14

Being courteous is when we are attentive to the needs of those around us, whether it in the grocery store, or while driving, or in our homes or work places.

A Listening Experience in 1st Kings from 2021-01-25T05:30

Elijah was a prophet who experienced God’s provision and obeyed God’s call on his life.

Sacred Listening from 2021-01-22T05:30

Listening is an art, a choice, and a gift! Donna offers us 10 ways to become a better listener.

Our Response to January 6th from 2021-01-20T06:20

After the attack on the US Capitol, Donna asks, “What does it mean to be a Jesus follower?” We have to remember that Jesus is first, not America or any

Finding Quiet, Silence and Solitude from 2021-01-18T06:50

Years ago, when Donna was approached by a group of women asking her to mentor them, she originally said, “No!” After some time passed and they asked her again, she

Thoughts on The Sermon on the Mount from 2021-01-15T05:00

Utter Groundedness and Constant Risk Taking from 2021-01-13T06:50

What makes you smile? What sparks you? Is it the light of Christ? Donna talks about how Mother Teresa lived in utter groundedness and constant risk taking as a ‘missionary

Love God, Love Others ~ Love and Sacrifice from 2021-01-11T05:44

The new covenant commands us to love God and love others. Making sacrifices every day for those who God has placed in our lives is the kind of love expected

Welcome to 2021! One Way to Handle Suffering from 2021-01-08T05:01

Donna is grateful for all the support received by Modern Homemakers! She also welcomes all suggestions for topics you would like more teaching on. Amy Carmichael was a missionary in

Review ~ Preview 2020 from 2020-12-30T08:00

Despite all the hardships of 2020 and living through a pandemic, there is much to reflect on and be grateful for. Donna urges all of us to set goals and

An Advent Moment with Dietrich Bonhoeffer from 2020-12-23T05:15

Donna shares the words of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, written by him before he was martyred, from an Advent devotional that she has been reading. Waiting is one of the central themes

Intimacy from 2020-12-21T05:32

New Morning Mercies ~ Paul Tripp from 2020-12-18T10:44

Iteration from 2020-12-11T06:00:50

God iterates or repeats His messages to us throughout His word. Don’t let the repetitiveness or the familiarity of His story keep you from re-reading it over and over again.

The Invitation from 2020-12-10T06:00:03

Find out why Donna loves the word ‘Invitation’ and invite God to abide in your life.

Where Are You? from 2020-12-07T06:00:09

God asked Adam and Eve when they were hiding in the garden, “Where are you?” There is not a single place we can hide from God, no matter where we

Finding Rest in God Part 3 from 2020-12-03T06:33:34

Finding Rest in God Part 2 from 2020-12-02T06:00:08

Advent In Advance – Day 17 thru 25 – ReAired from 2016 from 2020-12-01T06:00

Advent In Advance – Day 9 thru 16 – ReAired from 2016 from 2020-11-30T06:05

Advent in Advance – Day 1 through 8 – ReAired from 2016 from 2020-11-28T06:40:58

Select some activities to do with your family (if you don’t have time to do one per day) and prepare your hearts for the birth of our Savior.

Finding Rest in God Part 1 from 2020-11-27T06:41:19

A Family is an Economic Unit from 2020-11-20T06:38

Be stewards of what God has given you to bring honor and glory to Him and to build your heavenly home.

Hypocrisy: Three Forms in the Home from 2020-11-18T06:00:46

Your children need to know that you are living authentically, and not trying to project an image which leads to duplicity and hypocrisy. Be consistent in teaching the small things

How We Heal and Stop Hurting from 2020-11-16T06:00:15

Our nation is hurting; we, as the church, are hurting, but we can unify and heal. When we come to repentance, we will find forgiveness.

A Family is The Tower of Truth from 2020-11-13T07:44:06

Do your children know what your family stands for? Do you teach them to always tell the truth? They are watching you and they will model your behavior.

A Family is the Center and Heart of Education from 2020-11-11T06:00:26

No matter what type of school your child is in, or even if you home school, education begins in the home. Help your children be curious about everything, teach them

A Family is a Shelter in the Time of a Storm from 2020-11-09T06:00:45

Do you notice those around you who are in the storms of life? A family grows together when they come together and help each other through an illness or a

Which Comes First: Faith or Politics from 2020-11-06T07:03:31

Donna starts out with tips on freezing fresh food, and then reflects on looking at politics through the lens of faith.

Colossians 3:18-21 Looks at a Family from 2020-11-04T06:00:28

How we deal with and talk to our children about the issues we face these days makes a real difference in our families. In Colossians 3, God defines the family

Evaluating Your Family Rules from 2020-11-02T06:00:57

Every family has rules whether they are written down or unspoken. Here are the rules of rulemaking!

Home: The Most Significant Place In The World from 2020-10-30T07:48:20

Home should be loving, accepting, a safe place, a growing place, a shelter, and where memories are made with the ones we love the most!

I Thought This Was A Throwaway – 3 and 4 from 2020-10-28T06:00:15

Looking For Inspiration from 2020-10-26T06:00:42

Donna has drawn inspiration from Christian evangelist and missionary, George Müller, who ran an orphanage in England for children. George never asked anyone for money, instead he prayed to God

Intro to “What Is A Family?” from 2020-10-23T06:00:03

The Family is so many things to its members: a safe harbor, a place to grow in relationships, where we create lasting memories…and it is ever changing.

Intro to the Schaeffers and “What Is A Family?” from 2020-10-21T06:18:33

Francis and Edith Schaeffer were evangelical missionaries who founded L’Abri Fellowship international study and discipleship centers, and each authored many books, which Donna encourages us t...

Working With One Hand from 2020-10-20T06:01:50

We can learn a lot from this passage in Nehemiah 4. In rebuilding the wall, Nehemiah and his people labored with one hand and in the other they held a

I Thought This Was A Throw-away…1 and 2 from 2020-10-16T21:54:10

The life of Isaac was simple, yet essential. Nehemiah encountered ridicule, but he countered with prayer!

The Importance of Daily Living — Patience from 2020-10-14T06:00

Susanna Wesley is referred to the Mother of Methodism because of the way she taught her methods to her sons, Charles and John, who started the Methodist Church. The youngest

Why Do You Pray? from 2020-10-12T06:00

Consider your prayers… 1 Samuel 1 tells us the story of Hannah who prayed for a son who she would ‘sacrificially’ give back to God.

Ringing The Bells of Faith from 2020-10-09T07:38:18

Faith? or Fear? Donna references Galatians 3:1-5. The Galatians, who had come to know Christ, were fearful about what was going on in their community and world, just as many

Called To Care Part 2 from 2020-10-07T21:45:28

Are you sharing Christ with others in your life? Use the power of the Holy Spirit in you to bear fruit by giving yourself to people in your life. In

Called To Care Part 1 from 2020-10-05T06:00:31

Do you desire to keep the greatest commandment? This important message gives us the guidelines to “lean against the pressures that the world is pushing at us” and to live

Easy Breezy Mac ‘n Cheesy…NOT! from 2020-10-02T06:01:35

What happens when you think something is going to be easy, but it’s not? With so much contempt in our country and world, as Christ followers, we are still called

My Friend, Ted Wueste from 2020-09-25T06:33:33

Donna has known Ted since he was a teenager, and has walked alongside him on his spiritual journey. Now, as the director of the Spiritual Formation Society of AZ, Ted

My Friend, Marian Gendall from 2020-09-21T07:01:21

The sweetest friendship grew out of Marian’s obedience to God when, even though it was hard to leave the only place she had ever lived, her family had to move

My Friends on The Podcast Team from 2020-09-18T08:25:58

Julie, Crystal, Sherri and Nancy join Donna and share a little about themselves and why they serve on the Podcast Team. Donna would like to give each of them the

My Friend, Sandy Wilson from 2020-09-16T06:00:36

Donna’s dear friend, Dr. Sandra Wilson, is a retired counselor and author of many books, including “Hurt People Hurt People” and “Into Abba’s Arms.”

My Friend, Adele Calhoun from 2020-09-14T06:00:48

Donna’s friend, Adele Calhoun, recalls the early days of their friendship and how a mutual friend introduced them. Adele is a wife, pastor, author and spiritual director, among other things.

First Show of the 16th Year from 2020-09-13T13:00

Donna ended the year with Enriching your soil from Mark 4. Did you sort out the tangles and untie the knots as Eugene Peterson says? This show is about Donna’s

My Friend, Joan Malouf from 2020-09-11T06:00:27

Donna and Joan share giggles, memories, love of God and family. These two friends, who are dear sisters in Christ, have been there for each other through thick and thin.

Edna and Esther from 2020-09-09T06:00:36

“Friendship goes both ways” is a list made by one friend, inspired by another friend, which Donna has used to improve her own friendships and we can do the same.

Knowing The Word Devotionally from 2020-09-07T06:01:04

Do you have a desire to please God? Reading or listening to The Word, reflecting on it, letting The Word touch your heart, and contemplating on The Word are ways

Friend of God from 2020-09-04T06:00:51

Abraham was called God’s friend. James 2:23 NIV Who is your ‘middle of the night friend’ you can call when you are in need? Donna will be introducing us to

Know The Book from 2020-09-02T08:00:39

Knowing the contents of God’s Word and why He wrote it, and that Jesus is in the book from Genesis to Revelation, is an important part of YOUR foundation. And

Remembering Emilie Barnes from 2020-08-31T06:00:12

Emilie went home to Jesus 4 years ago today, and Donna honors her memory with sweet recollections of their friendship.

Know and Be Known from 2020-08-28T05:25:07

God has intimate and infinite knowledge of you and He will never stop pursuing you!

A Thirst to Think from 2020-08-24T07:06:25

When you watch the news, do you let the opinions of the news station influence how you think? What about when you go to church? Be a “thinking woman” and

Are You A People Pleaser? from 2020-08-21T06:23:01

Galatians 1:10, NLT: “Obviously, I’m not trying to win the approval of people, but of God. If pleasing people were my goal, I would not be Christ’s servant.” This is

Who Has Helped Me from 2020-08-19T18:01:49

Donna shares the sweet story of the people in her life who were her Sunday School teachers and mentors. Are there people in your life who you can influence for

How To Clean Practically Anything from 2020-08-17T05:15

Take it from the one who wrote the book, “Secrets to Getting More Done in Less Time!” Donna shares several tips on keeping a clean home.

Decluttering! from 2020-08-14T05:00:21

“Put it back where you got it from!” is one of the many Otto Mottos that Donna has lived by and has taught us over the years. Start at the

The Pink Dress from 2020-08-12T02:27

Learn something personal about Donna and her creative side, as she recounts when she first learned to knit and how it changed her.

Training Your Child To Be Money Wise Pt 2 from 2020-08-10T15:00:57

The 12 Principles that Donna has taught in this 2 part series on money will be on the Modern Homemakers web site.

Training Your Child To Be Money Wise Pt 1 from 2020-08-07T05:00

Donna gives us practical tools for training our children to use God’s gift of money for His purposes, including hands-on activities teaching financial principles. The “ABCs of Handling ...

Finances, Family and Training Children Pt 2 from 2020-08-05T05:55:36

Donna offers many ideas for training your children in the area of money. Children model us, good or bad! Showing thankfulness and being hospitable are 2 of the many ways

Finances, Family and Training Children Pt 1 from 2020-08-04T19:55:31

What is your posture when it comes to training your children about money? Parents need to lead by example and teach that God owns all the gold and silver and

Scripture, Money and Our Hearts from 2020-07-31T22:42:44

God is still on the throne! Trust Him with your finances and listen to Him when it comes to stewarding the gifts He has given you. Go to ThriveInLoveAndMoney.com to

Thrive In Love and Money by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn from 2020-07-29T21:10:41

Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn learned very important concepts about the ways men and women are different when it comes to money and they spell those ways out in their new

Every Penny Matters from 2020-07-27T15:09:31

You will see by Donna’s illustration, with all the pennies she saved for many years she was able to purchase her daughter’s wedding gown, that every penny does indeed matter!

You Are Who You Hang Out With from 2020-07-10T06:28:26

There is no subject that God didn’t cover in his Word, and friendship is no exception! The Otto Motto: You Are Who You Hang Out With is one that Donna

Stuffing Your Files from 2020-07-08T06:18:28

Are there quotes that resonate with you? Or books you want to read? Maybe you have written down your testimony, life goals, or family mission statement. Donna talks about stuffing

Home is Holy Ground: A Place for Service from 2020-07-06T06:18:09

Is your home a place of hospitality? To minister to your family is to serve them. Teach your children to serve others.

Home is Holy Ground: The Bedroom from 2020-07-03T06:45:05

Home is Holy Ground: The Bathroom from 2020-07-01T06:00

Home is Holy Ground: The Kitchen from 2020-06-29T06:00:38

The kitchen is more than a room to cook in. It is also a room where charity takes place. Charity is not only giving to the poor, but it also

Home is Holy Ground: The Dining Room from 2020-06-26T20:56

Humans love ceremony! Even if you don’t have a formal dining room, make meal time a special occasion as often as you can for your family. Donna has many suggestions

A Graduation Speech Without the Pomp and Circumstance from 2020-06-24T04:39:33

When Elisabeth Elliot died 5 years ago, Donna found among her belongings a graduation speech that Elisabeth wrote in 1974 and delivered at Eastern University. It’s message is timeless, and

Remembering My Mother of My Heart from 2020-06-22T18:58:41

It is such a beautiful thing when you can get a glimpse into the heart of a truly humble follower of Jesus, as Donna was privileged to do as a

What is a Mother of My Heart? from 2020-06-19T07:19:07

Mentoring a younger woman is to share your experiences and wisdom, your time and energy. That’s what Elisabeth Elliot was to Donna Otto, and what Donna is to the younger

Remembrance of Elisabeth Elliot from 2020-06-17T18:53:59

The friendship between Donna and Elisabeth Elliot was more like a mother/daughter relationship, and Donna shares her eulogy that she gave at EE’s memorial 5 years ago. Being taught and

Home is Holy Ground: The Entry and Living Room from 2020-06-16T07:14:05

If you enter your house or bring guests through the front door, is it a welcoming space? Many of us come and go through the garage into the house, but

Home is Holy Ground: Making Your Home a Haven of Peace from 2020-06-15T05:15:26

Donna offers practical ways to make your home a haven of peace, where everyone in your family will want to be at the end of a long day. Try to

We Are Not Now What We Shall Be from 2020-06-13T08:09:30

Are you taking seriously the ways God is desiring to transform you (especially in this time of the pandemic)? The quote, “We are not yet what we shall be, but

Home is Holy Ground: Your Door and Four Walls from 2020-06-08T06:21

Within our own four walls, as a family, we owe our lives to one another and we lay down our lives for each another.

Home is Holy Ground: What A Home Is and Is Not from 2020-06-06T04:13:45

Your “YES” to Christ makes you and your home Holy Ground! “The beauty of the house is order. The blessing of the house is contentment. The glory of the house is hospitality. The crown

Home Begins With You! from 2020-06-03T03:20:27

Home is Holy Ground and it begins with you! Make your home welcoming so that you can glorify God with how your family makes memories there or when you have

Home is Holy Ground Intro from 2020-05-29T07:42:46

We have been spending a lot more time in our homes during this pandemic. How and what do you want your home to be? Donna has free printable tools for

Embrace Suffering ReAir from 6-8-16 from 2020-05-15T15:55:01

Nobody wants suffering in their lives, but we live in a fallen world where suffering is inevitable. Christ suffered and died for us. We must share in Christ’s sufferings in

Embracing Change ReAir (from 1-23-19) from 2020-05-14T13:07:47

Whether forced by the pandemic or not, making changes in our lives can expand us, but growth takes time and discipline. God is always wooing and pursuing us, and desires

Living Through the Unimaginable ReAir from May 2017 from 2020-05-11T22:12:58

You may be living through a difficult time right now, on top of what everyone is going through during the pandemic. Donna recalls seeing the play “Hamilton” with her grandson,

Living Through a Difficult Time ReAir from 2020-05-08T13:46:19

How can we be joyful during this difficult time? Our JOY comes from the Lord and we must recognize it to get through any difficulty. We are being refined and

The Courage of Ruth and Bathsheba from 2020-05-06T02:15:02

Ruth is a woman of courage who did the opposite of what anyone else would have done. She made a choice instead of feeling like she was choiceness. Bathsheba was

Courage Plain and Simple from 2020-05-04T07:22:36

“Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point.” CS Lewis “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the

Courage During the 2020 Pandemic from 2020-05-01T20:43:59

Courageous living is about eternal values.

Triumphant Song of Confidence from 2020-04-12T05:07

“Adoration is the spontaneous yearning of the heart to worship, honor, magnify, and bless God. We ask nothing but to cherish him. We seek nothing but his exaltation. We focus

Statements #6 and #7 – It is finished! Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit. from 2020-04-10T08:25:23

Statement #5 – I Thirst from 2020-04-09T10:14

Ask yourself, “Am I living water or stagnant water?” There are 3 things you can do to become “living water.” 1. Learn His voice, 2. Abide in His love, and

Statement #4 – My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? from 2020-04-08T06:00:40

What are you doing with your hands? Those of us who are having to stay at home during this pandemic, don’t miss what God is calling you to do. Jesus

Statement #3 – Woman, behold, thy Son! …behold, thy Mother! from 2020-04-07T07:00:20

Jesus cared for his mother, even from the cross! He creates new families among those who love him. God is giving us opportunities and calling us during the crisis of

Statement #2 – Today you will be with me in Paradise from 2020-04-06T16:31:25

Transformation is not a one time event; it is ongoing

Statement #1 – Father, Forgive Them… from 2020-04-05T16:56:44

As the prodigal son came to his senses and went home to ask forgiveness, we, too, can humble ourselves and ask forgiveness from our Heavenly Father and be free from

Jesus Keeps Walking from 2020-04-05T07:00:15

Reminding Children of Your Values from 2020-03-30T07:11

During this time of an extended quarantine, while you have your kids under your roof, teach them to value Self, Stuff and Others, and, most importantly, teach them to value

Forced to Miss Richard Foster: Living Courageously in Dark Times from 2020-03-27T10:20

What has been cancelled or postponed in your life? Donna helps us deal with disappointment and teaches us how to live courageously!

Fun, Family and Figuring it Out from 2020-03-25T06:38:04

Organize During The Virus from 2020-03-23T07:00:34

The Virus is Not in Control! from 2020-03-20T07:37:20

Life as we now know it in March 2020 is going to take sacrifice, cooperation and patience for things to turn back around. We must ‘do the next thing’ and

Seven Last Words from 2020-03-18T07:00:11

Even though this is titled Seven Last Words, Donna indicates that she will cover the Seven Last Statements of Jesus over 7 podcasts. Take this time to prepare your hearts

Parenting with Amy Cavness from 2020-03-16T14:40:59

Amy and Donna discuss having a plan, or a blueprint, for raising confident, responsible, respectful kids. With God’s plan, parenting will still be challenging, but will be less of a

40 Ways To Help Children Prepare For Easter from 2020-03-13T14:18:52

You can pick and choose from the ideas Donna mentions and help your kids learn all about the sacrifice of Jesus.

Virus!!! Again!!! from 2020-03-12T18:04

We have lived through viral pandemics before. When most of the world is caught up in the fear of what may happen due to the Coronavirus, we as Christians are

Soul Work ~ Interview with Holly DelHousaye from 2020-03-11T06:17:36

Holly DelHousaye has mentored countless women over the years. She wrote The Soul Work Guide to Life, a self-guided workbook ‘that will help you focus on your unique contribution to

Less Is More from 2020-03-09T06:00

Readying your heart for Easter should include spending time in the Word, which means slowing down and doing LESS during this season so you have MORE time with the Lord.

Staying In A Leaving Culture from 2020-03-06T07:10

Scripture calls us to ‘abide’ or to stay in our marriages. It may be unpleasant at times, but God is doing a work in our lives to bear fruit, just

Why Stay Married with Crystal Goodman Pt 2 ~ Bent But Not Broken from 2020-03-04T07:29:40

When Crystal stopped trying to ‘fix’ her husband, and instead lay him at the feet of Christ, she had a break-through! They reconciled and now have great joy in their

Why Stay Married with Crystal Goodman Part 1 ~ Bent But Not Broken from 2020-03-02T04:38:35

When Crystal’s marriage started to unravel she was devastated. She now realizes she was stuck trying to figure out “why” this was happening, but her faith in God and several

Lenten Purpose from 2020-02-26T08:07

Lent, a time set apart by the church, starts with Ash Wednesday and is a time to reflect, as Jesus did in the wilderness. It is a time to pray

Household Life Hacks from 2020-02-24T07:04

With Spring on the horizon, get some Spring cleaning underway with Donna’s ‘clutter-proof’ principles on getting organized in all areas of your home.

Consider Elements of Loving Your Neighbor from 2020-02-21T08:00:57

In a culture where there is a lack of civility, be the change you want to see by loving your neighbor; love the person, even if you don’t like their

Live Together In Unity ~ Psalm 133 from 2020-02-19T14:59:06

Christ calls us to UNITY! If we are united with Christ, we can be in unity with our fellow man. Unity always trumps diversity!

Unity Changes The World from 2020-02-17T08:39

Maintain unity with Christ so that you will be unified with others.

Radical Forgiveness from 2020-02-14T07:45

Jesus radically forgave his enemies and did it in a ‘quiet’ way. When we are hurried, and have overbooked our schedule, we are more likely to become annoyed or angry

I’ve Been Thinking… from 2020-02-12T07:45:21

Americans have lost civility and have become contemptuous. Donna wants to know your opinion about the ‘things she’s been thinking about’ such as politics, the impeachment proceedi...

Elisabeth Elliot’s Take on Forgiveness from 2020-01-22T06:46:39

Elisabeth Elliot’s wise counsel on forgiveness comes from her experience of forgiving the people who murdered her husband and 4 of his colleagues in Ecuador. She said, “Forgiveness is a

The Four C’s of Forgiveness from 2020-01-20T05:54:37

How many times are we instructed to forgive? 70 x 7? It’s not about a ‘number’ as much as it is about the fact that there is no limit to

Interview with Andrea Doan on Forgiveness of Self from 2020-01-17T16:57:31

Andrea talks about the acceptance of living with chronic illness and the ways that she has found to listen to God’s voice instead of the critical voices in her head.

Interview with Jessica Hodge on Private Worship from 2020-01-15T13:46:10

Donna’s special guest is Jessica Hodge, a worship leader at a local Phoenix church, who shares with us the ways that she has developed a deeper prayer life and some

Why So Much Talk About Forgiveness? from 2020-01-13T06:26:04

In Luke 7, a ‘sinner woman’ washes Jesus’ feet with expensive oil and dries his feet with her hair. She is forgiven of all her sins because of her act

Welcome to 2020! Two Powers for the Future from 2020-01-10T21:11:53

Have you set a resolution for the new year? What has God been calling you to do? Forgive what has happened to you in the past because that will accomplish

‘Twas The Day After Christmas – read by David Otto from 2019-12-26T14:48:55

David Otto is one of the Voices of Modern Homemakers and reads a selection that will remind us just WHO is the reason for the season! Keep Jesus in your

Christmas Eve 2019 – ‘Twas the Night Before Jesus Came from 2019-12-23T16:02

Advent 2019 Week 4 – The Angel Candle from 2019-12-20T06:26:49

Do you have the heart of Mary? Mary had a surrendered heart.

The Call Interrupts read by Mark Morelock from 2019-12-18T06:10

In this excerpt from “The Call of Christmas Anthem” by The Skit Guys, we learn that we are called to be prepared for interruptions that we do not expect in

The Girlfriends’ Christmas Readings from 2019-12-16T02:54:51

As we get older and our kids grow and don’t need us as much, we can find ourselves being emotional at the holidays. Andrea, Nancy and Donna read selections that

Advent 2019 Week 3 – The Shepherd’s Candle from 2019-12-13T06:29:53

How amazing it must have been for the shepherds who were visited by angels to inform them of the birth of The Messiah! They followed a bright star to the

All Is Well read by Susan Tuten from 2019-12-11T04:07:47

The Glory of Christmas read by Amy Cavness from 2019-12-09T07:19:59

Advent 2019 Week 2 from 2019-12-06T06:48:45

On the second Sunday of Advent, we light the Bethlehem candle and read Luke chapter 2. Try to picture Mary, 9 months pregnant, riding on a donkey, for a long

The Guest by Leo Tolstoy Christmas Reading by Julie Morelock from 2019-12-05T01:48

The Gift of the Magi reading from 2019-12-02T07:32:39

Traci and Michael Tope talk about how Donna Otto’s teachings at HBC/Modern Homemakers have made a difference in their lives. Traci is one of the ‘Voices of Modern Homemakers’ and

Advent 2019 – Week 1 from 2019-11-29T07:53:22

Prepare your hearts for the birth of our Savior by participating in Advent activities. Start by setting up an Advent wreath and read Scripture and other books about the birth

Edit Your Perfect Thanksgiving – Do The Next Thing from 2019-11-27T01:01

Happy Thanksgiving from the Modern Homemakers team! Donna encourages you to simplify your plan and do what God is calling you to do this Thanksgiving.

Delays and Detours from 2019-11-25T07:41:02

We often desire the shortest, easiest way to things in life, but God’s directions may include a delay or detour, as was the case with the Israelites (Exodus 13:17-18). Don’t

Interview with Andrea Doan from 2019-11-22T07:30:53

Andrea is one half of “The Girlfriends” who sit down to chat with Donna from time to time. This time, we learn more about her life as a girl growing

The Girlfriends on Friendship Pt 2 from 2019-11-20T07:00:36

Andrea and Nancy talk about respect in friendship and valuing one another. As their friendship deepens, so do their hearts for one another.

Spiritual Formation Tools from 2019-11-18T07:38:38

Two change points in Donna’s life has led to greater spiritual formation: taking a Sabbath rest day during the week and finding a woman to be her spiritual director. If

Interview with Professor John DelHousaye, PhD from 2019-11-15T08:01:42

Spiritual Formation Movement from 2019-11-13T08:06:38

Interview with Amy Cavness Pt 2 from 2019-11-11T08:48:40

Your Great Work ReAir from 2019-11-08T08:05:51

Take courage! Keep raising your children and loving your husband, because God is with you and will see you through. Don’t let distractions take you away because you are doing

Friends of My Right Hand from 2019-11-06T07:43:50

Close friendships are a ‘call and response,’ meaning you are there for each other, praying for one another, and encouraging one another throughout your lives. A ‘friend of your right

A Gracious Woman Knows How to Dress from 2019-11-04T09:00:30

A Gracious Woman Knows Courtesy Counts from 2019-11-01T09:36:11

Emerson said, “Grace is more beautiful than beauty.” Being courteous and respectful is more attractive and will draw more people to you than physical beauty. Courtesy is biblical!

Gracious Woman – Taming the Tongue from 2019-10-30T09:39:22

How many times have you wished you could take back something you’ve said? We have all used our tongue in unkind ways. Scripture tells us not to let any unwholesome

Friendship with God from 2019-10-28T09:28:53

The Girlfriends on Personality Types and Friendship from 2019-10-25T10:55:44

The Girlfriends are back and have a lot to say about personality types and friendship. They have great insight into the differences between introverts and extroverts because they live it

Kindness Tip Number 8 from 2019-10-24T09:31:39

Tell others what you like!

Friends of the Heart Pt 2 from 2019-10-23T09:12:52

If you are interested in staying tight in a friendship, you need to choose carefully, be committed in the relationship, and consistently care for your friend.

Friends of the Heart Pt 1 from 2019-10-21T09:40:52

There are several ingredients that are important to close friendships. Intimacy, as in a confidant, Acceptance, Humor, Willingness to Make Sacrifices, Perseverance, and Forgiveness. Donna has so mu...

Interview with Dr Greg Crow on Communication from 2019-10-18T01:57:13

Dr. Greg Crow and Andrea Doan are Donna’s guests and they discuss the ever important issue of Communication in Marriage. They will cover the subtopics of conflict resolution and ways

Kindness Tip Number 6 from 2019-10-17T09:39:27

Be in the present moment with your loved ones!

Do You Know How To Show Anger? from 2019-10-16T09:31:50

Kindness Tip Number 5 from 2019-10-15T00:31:12

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Gracious Woman from 2019-10-11T09:43:25

Kindness Tip Number 4 from 2019-10-10T08:34:28

Intimacy with your spouse is a way of showing kindness. The Bible tells us that your body is his, and his body is yours. Join the Kindness Challenge with Shaunti

Interview with Jane Wilson on Gratitude from 2019-10-09T08:34:32

Did you know that having a grateful spirit will benefit you spiritually, cognitively, psychologically, socially and physically? Not everyone is born with a grateful spirit, but 40 per cent of

Kindness Tip Number 3 from 2019-10-08T08:31:09

This tip asks how do you respond to someone who may make you upset. Don’t fly off the handle. Respond in self-control!

Quiz! Are You a Gracious Woman? from 2019-10-07T08:30:33

Leading up to Donna’s quiz, which you will find on the Modern Homemakers web site, Donna unpacks Luke 17:11-19, which is the parable of the ten lepers who Jesus healed,

Crock Pot vs Instant Pot Patience from 2019-10-04T07:49:45

What God calls us to in patience is waiting. Patience is ‘receiving the gift of time,’ not trying to hurry time up. Do you ever think about the coming of

Kindness Tip Number 2 from 2019-10-03T07:40:16

Each Tuesday and Thursday, Donna will offer a different tip on ways to show kindness to anyone who you may come in contact with. Join the 30-Day Kindness Challenge on

Valerie Shepard on Motherhood ReAir from 2019-10-02T07:32:33

This teaching took place in front of a live audience over 20 years ago, and it is so full of wisdom from a mother of 8 children! Valerie Shepard offers

Things to Come from 2019-09-30T12:25:28

What do Friendship, Kindness, Girlfriends, Spiritual Formation and Trust have in common? They are all subjects Donna will be covering this season and she gives us an overview of what

Interview with Valerie Elliot Shepard from 2019-09-27T09:35:54

Donna’s special guest is her dear friend Elisabeth Elliot’s daughter, Valerie, who is here to talk about her book titled ”Devotedly,” which is the account of her parents’ courtship based

Kindness as a Way of Life – Expressions from 2019-09-25T09:31:15

Just as the Welcoming Prayer, which Donna has been reading at the beginning of each podcast, is about consent, Christ is calling us to consent to a deeper way with

Interview with Shaunti Feldhahn on The Kindness Challenge from 2019-09-23T12:58:11

We are about to embark on a challenge that will improve your relationships! Bring everyone you know on board! 

Kindness as a Way of Life Intro from 2019-09-20T13:56:15

Are you lighting the light with kindness? Colossians 3:12 tells us, “Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patienc...

Interview with Amy Cavness from 2019-09-18T07:16:14

Amy Cavness is talking with Donna about the book “Doing Life with Your Adult Children” by Jim Burns. Amy has 3 adult children and shares some great nuggets of wisdom

Summer Books from 2019-09-16T07:31:31

Donna’s list of books she read over the summer include The Kindness Challenge, Devotedly, Doing Life with Your Adult Children, Gift from the Sea, Basking in His Presence, Spiritual Rhythms

Welcome Back! from 2019-09-13T08:42:52

Welcome back to a new season! Donna has spent the summer planning and preparing for a year chock full of interviews with many people who she would love for all

Lessify and Know When Enough is Enough ReAir from 2019-09-02T09:34:20

God calls us all to obedience. Donna tells us to ask ourselves 3 questions: 1. What am I being disobedient about? 2. How is my life complicated? 3. How much

What is a Family? ReAir from 2019-08-26T09:31:04

We are to teach our children what God’s word says. Deuteronomy 6: 4-9. Paul taught the Colossians in 3:18 what a family is.

Training the Will of a Child Pt 5 ReAir from 2019-08-19T09:33:08

There’s a reason that this was one of the top 10 podcasts from the last 2 years! Donna packs so much wisdom into this final part of the Training the

Training the Will of a Child Pt 1 ReAir from 2019-08-12T09:40:13

This message was taped in front of a live audience many years ago, but the wisdom is timeless and applies to every generation!

Whose Approval Matters Most? ReAir from 2019-08-05T09:40:30

It is common for followers of Christ to seek the approval of others, BUT God’s approval matters most! We are to imitate Christ and outdo one another in preference and

Be A Builder ReAir from 2019-07-29T09:31:50

Nehemiah had a vision and consulted with the Lord before asking the king if he could return to help rebuild the city of his people. Nehemiah refused to be sidetracked

God Is For You ReAir from 2019-07-22T17:30:39

Even when you think you’ve failed, when you fall into the “slough of despond,” YOU are still on God’s ‘favorite list.’

Life Question #5 with David Otto – Where Will You Serve? ReAir from 2019-07-15T09:33:53

This question assumes you will serve, as we are instructed in the Bible. Cast your gifts towards others and you will be as blessed as the people you are serving.

Questions From Our Listeners June 2018 ReAir from 2019-07-08T09:38:05

Parenting questions, etc. are answered regarding teaching your children respect for authority while respectfully challenging same, and other wise words for parents.

Guard Your Heart ReAir from 2019-07-01T09:32:01

Each Monday for 10 weeks, we will re-air the most popular podcasts from the last 2 years. What does it mean to have a heart transformation? Guarding your heart has

See You In September from 2019-06-28T09:36:27

Donna’s summer challenge: Choose one of the disciplines (one chapter) in Richard Foster’s book, “Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth,” that will encourag...

A Quote That Changed My Life from 2019-06-26T09:39:31

Elisabeth Elliot was a great influence in Donna’s life and a great friend/mentor to Donna. We get to benefit from their relationship when Donna passes down Elisabeth’s wisdom and teachings

Do You Have Hurry Sickness? from 2019-06-24T09:36:07

Many of us are addicted to being busy! Hurry sickness becomes a part of who we are, but God commands us to take a sabbath and rest. Jesus had a

Garage, Car, Attic, Guest Room Organization from 2019-06-21T09:35:59

With Donna’s storage system and method of organizing, you can free yourself of all the clutter in areas where you tend to store or hide stuff. When it comes to

Budget Organization from 2019-06-19T09:16:40

This is one lesson you will want the entire family to hear! Get ready to take notes! Our sin nature is to hoard and want more, but Donna gives sound

Kids – Summer Ideas from 2019-06-17T09:35:01

Summertime may be down time for most kids, but Donna encourages us to continue training our children to grow to be independent. Read, play family board games, exercise, have theme

Kids – Organization from 2019-06-14T09:33:57

Young children and older children, alike, should be helping with household chores and it’s never too late to teach them the principles of organization which Donna teaches us. Kids should

Master Bedroom, Closet and Wardrobe from 2019-06-12T09:08

More organization advice from Donna on making your master bedroom a sanctuary where you both want to spend time in a clean, orderly, relaxing, space. Donna also gives great tips

Welcoming Home from 2019-06-10T09:38:31

Home is a place of traditions and making memories, a place to return to with joy. It is a place where God lives, a place of shelter, safety and warmth.

Prayer Basket from 2019-06-07T09:38:53

A prayer basket is a simple organizational tool that will help you “Go Grow Up” in Jesus! Gather a few items to keep all together in one place to be

Go Grow Up, Part 2 from 2019-06-05T09:34:21

Choose growth! Donna shares 3 essentials for growing up spiritually in Christ, and encourages us to read the Bible, memorize verses, and to really practice choosing to GROW UP spiritually.

Go Grow Up, Part 1 from 2019-06-03T09:51:59

It’s the old “Baby Bottle vs. Steak!” Hebrews 5:11-14 says, “ …you have become dull of hearing. For though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to t...

Eclectic on Organization, etc. from 2019-05-31T09:38:12

Mentoring is one of the subjects of this collection of topics which Donna covers. Donna’s definition of mentoring is “giving your life perspective away.” Our mentor also gives us 30

Paper, Paper, Paper Part 2 from 2019-05-29T09:42:27

In part 2, Donna shares her system for dealing with mail, including junk mail, and shares how to organize files, your desk area, and ways to keep it all accessible

Paper, Paper, Paper from 2019-05-27T09:36:47

Paperless society? Not really! We still all have piles of paper to deal with and Donna is going to tell you her secrets to getting it all under control. Once

Kitchen Organization Pt 2 from 2019-05-24T09:33:36

The GOAL of the kitchen is to feed your family nutritious meals. Donna teaches the principles that are part of the warp and woof (look that one up!) of her

Kitchen from 2019-05-17T09:32:51

The kitchen is the most complicated room in the house. It’s up to you to make it less complicated. “Having a prepared home encourages a prepared lifestyle which encourages a

Getting Him to Help You from 2019-05-15T09:31:49

Housework should be team work! It’s not about what’s fair or equal, but assessing together what needs to be done and negotiating the tasks. When you welcome your husband into

Clean, Prepare, and Order Your Home from 2019-05-13T09:33:22

Donna reminds us that PREPARATION is the key to ORGANIZATION! If you want to be more organized, try developing a couple of the habits mentioned by Donna. She covers the

Hints on Hospitality from 2019-05-08T09:34:46

Here are some hints on hospitality designed to make your home life more manageable, thus reducing stress, especially when you are having guests in your welcoming home!

Home Improvement Principles Pt 2 from 2019-05-06T09:34:29

Are you carefully stewarding the resources which God has given you? Take a tour of your home with paper and pen in hand and take stock of what you need

Home Improvement Principles Pt 1 from 2019-05-03T09:33:39

Ephesians 5:15-17 instructs us to be wise in how we live, making the most of every opportunity. When it comes to our homes, this means to be orderly so that

Top 6 Causes for Clutter from 2019-05-01T09:39:03

Ouch! is what you may be saying when listening to the reasons Donna cites for the clutter in our homes, BUT when you follow her sage advice and practice letting

Present Over Perfect from 2019-04-29T09:35:28

Donna mentions a book she picked up called “Present Over Perfect”. Perfectionism can keep us from living in the present and being there for the people in our lives. Donna

Feed My Sheep from 2019-04-26T09:33:39

In John, chapter 21, we learn just how gracious and merciful Jesus is when he instructs Peter (who had denied Jesus 3 times), and the other fishermen, to cast their

Conclusion of Change My Heart Series from 2019-04-24T09:25:42

There is a spiritual formation movement in America and there is always a possibility for spiritual transformation in our lives. In order to be children of the light (and not

Today You Shall Be With Me In Paradise from 2019-04-22T10:51

The 7 last phrases that Jesus uttered while on the cross are the subject of Donna’s teaching. In Luke 23:42-43, Jesus tells one of the criminals hanging next to him

Friday of Holy Week from 2019-04-19T10:05:02

Wednesday of Holy Week from 2019-04-17T10:29:16

Monday of Holy Week from 2019-04-15T10:15:31

This is Holy Week, the Week of Weeks, a week to take some time to ponder the sacrifice that Jesus made for us. Mary used reckless abandon when she poured

United Heart from 2019-04-12T21:58:45

A Quiet Heart Makes for A Peaceful Home from 2019-04-10T09:48:26

Pure Heart from 2019-04-08T09:27:23

Listening In Lent from 2019-04-05T21:41:02

As humans, we don’t like to repent, but 40 days of Lent call us to reflect and repent, and also to change and prepare our hearts for Easter and the

Diagnosing Your Heart for Transformation from 2019-04-03T09:58:10

Donna asks 10 questions which will help you diagnose the ‘condition’ of your heart to find out what it takes to change your heart. You may be surprised at what

The Hidden Heart from 2019-03-29T10:27:25

Each of us has a hidden heart that can sometimes get us in trouble! Unkind words can flow from our hearts, disguised as witty or sarcastic comments. But the Lord

Martha or Mary Type? from 2019-03-27T09:24:11

In Luke 10:38-42, we hear Martha complain to Jesus that Mary should be helping her in the kitchen. Jesus reminds Martha that Mary, who is sitting at Jesus’ feet and

A Few Words About Retreating from 2019-03-25T09:32:30

We are a culture that is worn out! Retreating is the cessation of something to do something else, to engage in a better way. Clear your calendar, shut down your

Guard Your Heart from 2019-03-13T10:19:43

In pursuing a changed heart during this Lenten season, be careful to not mock the Lord by leaving your ‘space’ unchanged. God is faithful to help you change, so harvest

Change Our Hearts This Time from 2019-03-11T09:29:37

This Lenten season is a good time to work on changing your heart in ways you may never have thought of. Donna shares the ways that she worked on her

A Changed Heart – Cultivate My Heart For Change from 2019-03-08T09:10:58

Do you want inner change or are you stuck somewhere? It is never too late to change if you have an adaptable heart. Jesus calls us to come, follow, and

A Changed Heart – Intro to Series from 2019-03-06T09:08:50

Be ready to be inspired to make significant changes in your life and your heart after hearing what Donna has to say on the subject. We may view change as

Judgment ~ Pure Poison from 2019-03-04T09:05:02

Donna was convicted by what scripture says about judging and teaches us that judgment takes up all the room that we have for loving. Ask Jesus to change your heart,

Easter is Coming! from 2019-03-01T09:12:51

Easter falls on April 21st but the Lenten season leading up to Resurrection Sunday begins on Ash Wednesday, March 6th. It is a time of setting ourselves apart and experiencing

Wayne Grudem and the Influence of the Bible on His Life from 2019-02-27T05:50:37

Good Stuff: Recommendations from 2019-02-25T10:15:17

Here are some recommendations from Donna. Timothy and Kathy Keller’s devotional book, The Songs of Jesus, offers daily devotions in the Psalms. Barbara Rainey wrote three books that are offered

Financial Habits from 2019-02-22T10:23:56

Donna lists many ways to help you steward the money God has provided for you. Teach your children good money management from an early age.

Finances in the Family from 2019-02-20T12:36:28

We are reminded by Donna that God owns all the silver and all the gold, so teach your children the principles of money spelled out for us in scripture.

Sluggard or Not? How being a sluggard affects your change pattern from 2019-02-18T10:32:40

Are you sitting around dreaming about the things God has already told you to do? Donna uses many examples from the Proverbs on the different characteristics of a sluggard. These

Kindness in Marriage – The Last of the 9 Essentials of Marriage from 2019-02-08T10:15:29

Colossians 3:12 reminds us to clothe ourselves in kindness, which is more and more uncommon in our culture. Jesus modeled kindness and always had time to heal someone or spend

Mystery and Grace Upon Grace – 9 Essentials of Marriage from 2019-02-06T10:26:27

The mystery of marriage, designed by God, can be difficult to comprehend. Donna is committed to staying in her marriage until the end and encourages all of us to do

Sacred Intimacy from 2019-02-04T10:12:34

Marriage was God’s idea and sexual intimacy is designed not only for procreation, but for pleasure between a husband and wife. Have a pen and paper ready to take Donna’s

What’s New? from 2019-02-01T10:10:43

Thomas Keating wrote “The Welcoming Prayer,” which Donna has made a practice of reading daily and encourages us to make a habit of it too. She also tells us about

3 More of the 9 Essentials of Marriage from 2019-01-31T00:12:45

Is your confidence in God? You may be married to the man who God has given to you, but your confidence should be in God! Listen as Donna explains about

One More of 9 Essentials of Marriage: Respect from 2019-01-28T10:21:20

Ephesians 5 gives husbands and wives clear instructions on how to do marriage. Women are to respect their husbands and men are to love their wives as Christ loves the

Call and Change of Peter from 2019-01-25T10:23:10

Donna gives us a clear picture of Peter’s relationship with Jesus. Even though Peter didn’t really think Jesus, a carpenter, should be telling him to let his nets out again

Embrace Change from 2019-01-23T06:01:21

Change can be disruptive and change can be expanding (helping you to grow). It takes discipline for a new habit to take root. If you want to know if a

Elisabeth Elliot: Lamp For My Feet from 2019-01-21T10:18:44

More with Lars Gren, 3rd husband of Elisabeth Elliot, who shares his favorite book written by Elisabeth and reads an excerpt from “No Graven Image.”

Remembering Elisabeth Elliot with Lars Gren from 2019-01-18T10:09:56

Lars Gren was married to (Donna’s mentor) Elisabeth until her death. He recounts how he met her and how their love story developed, sharing sweet details of his affection toward

First and Second Essentials of Marriage from 2019-01-16T10:30:32

1. The Institution of Marriage is God’s idea. Let no man separate it. 2. Forgiveness and Reconciliation go hand in hand in order for your marriage to thrive. Reconciliation takes

9 Essentials of Marriage Intro from 2019-01-14T11:28:43

Whether you are married or not, you will learn something from Donna about relationships. It’s never too late to make a good marriage. Be counter cultural, apply His concepts, and

Whose Approval Matters Most? from 2019-01-11T19:45:52

It is common for followers of Christ to seek the approval of others, BUT God’s approval matters most! We are to imitate Christ and outdo one another in preference and

Are You Married For Life? from 2019-01-09T10:27:28

Be in agreement with your spouse to close your exits in marriage and stay married for life! Be a witness to each other’s lives. Marriage is an ongoing sacrament of

Quiet in the New Year from 2019-01-07T10:04:17

Where there is no silence, there is no solitude. Solitude is a discipline that you need to cultivate in order to be able to listen to God. Donna emphasizes the

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome to 2019! from 2019-01-04T10:05:24

Welcome to the New Year! Donna suggests choosing a word or phrase to guide you towards a goal you have for the year. Make good habits and ditch the old,

The Day After Christmas from 2019-01-03T00:49

Donna reads Doug Brendel’s “The Day After Christmas,” which prompts her to ask, “How much of a part did Jesus play this Christmas?” Take some time to review and reflect

A Life Choice That Matters from 2018-12-21T10:10:57

If you want your future to look different, do the hard work that it takes to build a future for yourself. Think of a phrase or word to guide you

The Three Words of Christmas 2018 from 2018-12-19T10:57:57

Iterate, Invitation and Intimacy (with God). Read the story of Jesus’ birth in Luke 2, even if you have read it 100 times! The Word of God is alive! Donna

Last Thoughts of Christmas from 2018-12-17T10:55:17

If you are experiencing depression or sadness this Christmas, Donna has suggestions for you, including staying active, volunteering, or meeting with a counselor. Don’t swallow the Christmas h...

Christmas Voices Pt 3 from 2018-12-14T09:03:34

Joseph is the voice of TRUST…trust in God. The wisemen are the voice of adoration, while Herod is the voice of deception. John is the voice of preparation, preparing the

Christmas Voices Pt. 2 from 2018-12-12T10:38:33

Each year, you can learn more about each of the people who played a part in the account of the birth of our Lord. Donna goes into detail about the

Christmas Voices Pt. 1 from 2018-12-10T09:02:51

During Advent, we await the coming of Christ, because not only did He come once before and will come again, He calls us to come and to stay. Donna explains

Gift Giving At Christmas from 2018-12-07T15:28:39

Be intentional about gift giving. Donna has wonderful suggestions on making a list for 2019 now and putting aside money for gifts which you can purchase throughout the year as

Listening to God at Christmas from 2018-12-05T10:31:47

Pause long enough this Christmas to listen to God, without the distractions of technology. Listen with the intent of taking action. Be intentional about the ‘voices’ (ie. music you listen

The Voices of Christmas from 2018-12-03T10:15:42

There are many voices of people who are a part of the Christmas story of the birth of Jesus. Donna asks you to choose one of the voices and reflect

Children and Manners from 2018-11-30T09:44:48

Manners matter! They are about demonstrating respect and are important values in everyday life. Teach your children manners around company and in public.

Christmas and Children from 2018-11-28T09:14:48

Try not to let the hustle and bustle create chaos and disrupt life during this season. Give your children a choice of what they want to participate in and let

Advent Beginnings from 2018-11-26T09:39:04

Advent is a holy time! It’s an opportunity for us to pause long enough to remember why Jesus came and to look forward to His coming again. Do things differently

Making Christmas Memories from 2018-11-21T10:06:53

Christ’s birth is SIGNIFICANT! This Christmas, create memories that are tied to Jesus’ birth. Make time to celebrate His birth by having a birthday party. Donna has so many memory-making

I Am So So So Thankful For… from 2018-11-19T15:35:16

Donna shares what she is thankful for.

Reason to Remember from 2018-11-16T09:30:23

There are many places in Scripture where God calls us to remember.

Give Light to My Eyes in Marriage from 2018-11-14T08:32:58

The psalmist David is complaining and pleading with the Lord in Psalm 13. When days get too full this time of year, give up your complaining. Don’t put marriage on

Entitlement and Acceptance in Marriage from 2018-11-12T08:21:24

Marriage is God’s plan, so that we might see the relationship between Jesus and us! The enemy does not want us to stay married. When we believe we are entitled

Cultural Changes and Truce In Marriage from 2018-11-09T08:25:02

Do marriage God’s way, not the culture’s way! It takes courage to stay together, to stay relational, and you DO NOT have to follow the culture. Let your word be

Communicating With Your Mate from 2018-11-07T08:27:38

The busy holiday season is the time of year when we have communication breakdowns with our spouses. Speak your mate’s language and overcome the barriers that lead to unresolved issues.

Passion and Vincent Van Gogh from 2018-11-05T08:37:21

Donna’s favorite artist is Vincent Van Gogh. When she re-read a book about him this summer, she was reminded of his great passion and now inspires us to find our

The Girlfriends On Holidays from 2018-11-02T08:34:27

The Girlfriends are back to share with us the traditions they cherish with their families, as well as the things that turn them off about the commercialization of Christmas. They

Taming the Tongue from 2018-10-31T12:33:46

Have you ever been hung by the tongue? We all have said things that we wish we could take back. Donna gives us ways to tame our tongues that are

Book Review on “Life Without Lack” from 2018-10-29T08:15:32

One of Donna and David’s summer reads was “Life Without Lack: Living in the Fullness of Psalm 23.” Dallas Willard, the author, wrote about living a life of contentment and

Holidays Are Coming! from 2018-10-26T09:15:15

Are you ready for some sound advice about how to prepare for the holidays so that you don’t overdo it? Get the “Home for Christmas” seminar that is available on

Why Do I Suffer? Reflections on 1st Peter from 2018-10-24T09:15:15

Donna gives an overview of 1st Peter and talks about why we suffer. We should not only expect suffering, but embrace it.

An Assault on America Pt 2 from 2018-10-22T09:15:55

Psalm 15 may be relatively short, but it is packed with 9 rules to live your life by. Donna calls it The Christian Constitution. Practice discipline!! If you are seeking

An Assault on America Pt 1 from 2018-10-19T09:15:59

Reputation is who people think you are. Character is who you really are. It takes CHARACTER to avoid the traps of the enemy. When you make the decision to follow

Anger is Temporary, Grace is Permanent from 2018-10-18T09:41:48

Psalm 30 is a psalm of thanksgiving written by King David, probably giving thanks for the temple. We are the temple where God resides and Donna reminds us that God’s

Eclectic October 2018 on Do The Next Thing from 2018-10-15T09:15:54

Do the next thing and get out of debt! Donna has suggestions for ways to stop the madness and get out of debt. She talks about a number of topics,

Training the Will of a Child Pt 5 from 2018-10-12T09:24:46

Donna packs so much wisdom into this final part of the Training the Will of a Child series. Are you practicing authentic Christian living? You need to model a life

Training the Will of a Child Pt 4 from 2018-10-10T09:37:25

Training is hard work, mommas! Training is the shaping of a habit and you are your child’s first teacher. Train them to have good habits, and teach them to know

Training the Will of a Child Pt 3 from 2018-10-08T09:14:13

Donna talks about the difference between TEACHING and TRAINING your children. Training is NOT breaking your child’s will, but having them repeatedly do an action until it becomes habit or

Training the Will of a Child Pt 2 from 2018-10-05T08:59:49

Part 2 of Training the Will of a Child focuses on what God’s Word says about how to raise up a child, when to realize when enough is enough, and

Training the Will of a Child Pt 1 from 2018-10-03T05:15:55

Are you submitting to God’s authority and growing in wisdom? Donna’s teaching from 2008 is timeless and full of wisdom. The world is ever changing, but God does not. His

The Girlfriends On Parenting from 2018-10-01T07:00:29

The Girlfriends tackle the topic of listening to your kids and really hearing what they have to say without trying to fix the problem immediately. When having a sensitive conversation

Life Question #5 – Where Will You Serve? with David Otto from 2018-09-28T16:33:05

This question assumes you will serve, as we are instructed in the Bible. Cast your gifts towards others and you will be as blessed as the people you are serving.

Life Question #4 – Is This A Spiritual Issue? with David Otto from 2018-09-26T08:11:13

We should go to the Holy Spirit for every issue in our lives to receive guidance on how to deal with any situation. When we pray in the Spirit, we

Life Question #3 – Who Is My Neighbor? with David Otto from 2018-09-24T04:48:20

In Matthew 22:34-40, Jesus answers the lawyer’s question by telling him that the 1st greatest commandment is to Love God, and the 2nd is to love your neighbor as yourself.