February 2026

Little Things We're Enjoying:

  • Our fireplace—because our heater could not keep up with the winter weather, but we are staying toasty with the fire going all day every day! (Lauren)

  • Pretending I'm the Emma M. Lion of Huntsville, Alabama with my daily afternoon London Fogs: Earl Grey tea, a bit of sweetener, and steamed milk. (Lainee)

  • This recipe box is super cute to use for Scripture memory notecards. We need to hide God's Word in our hearts just as we need daily sustenance for our bodies!

  • Preparing for an Army move back to Fort Hood, Texas, mid-year! (Kimbo)

Books and Resources We're Loving:

  • A biblical theology study Bible is so fun, especially in light of our upcoming series!

  • This book on identity really gets into theology and doctrine of union with Christ—it's not just a surface-level identity conversation. It digs really deep while still being completely accessible.

  • I can't get enough of Sarah Sparks' content…Her music (my favorite Narnia-inspired album—she has a song called “Puddleglum's Anthem” for crying out loud!), her poetry, etc. (Lainee)

  • Am I the only one begging God to make me a more grateful person and to cultivate a general countenance of thankfulness and joy rather than a critical and downcast spirit within me? Practicing Thankfulness by Sam Crabtree has been so helpful in this endeavor. (Lainee)

January 2026

Little Things We're Enjoying:

  • The most elevated (yet ridiculously simple) salted brown butter rice krispy treats. Keep the ingredients on hand for a dessert that comes together in 5 minutes!

  • Learning we were the top podcast for 999 listeners on Spotify in 2025!

  • Snow days and walking to our neighborhood sledding hill. This is our last winter in Kentucky, and we are soaking it up before moving back to Texas in June. (Kimbo)

  • KOS Vegan Protein vegan protein powder

  • Niche, but for the easily overstimulated friends, these (pretty!) noise softening headphones are amazing.

  • Heard this was a great family game, so I ordered it for a white elephant gift swap. (Lauren)

Books and Resources We're Loving:

  • This amazing volume on biblical theology (which might be a hint about upcoming episodes…)

  • My kids can't get enough of this read aloud. It's the first in a beloved trilogy! (Lainee)

  • The Emma Lion series really is as great as everyone says.

  • Milton's Paradise Lost is on my list of classics to read this year, and I'm eyeing the beautiful version by our friends at Lithos Kids. (Lainee)

  • Speaking of classics, if you haven't read Middlemarch yet, you must. And then you must talk to me about it! (Lainee)