May 2026

Little Things We're Enjoying:

  • Seeing the finish line of our homeschool year (Lainee)

  • Finishing my time serving every Sunday in our kids' ministry for the past three years. One of my greatest joys has been seeing the kids learn the Story of Scripture song as we work through the big story of the Bible  (Kimbo)

  • Telling myself, “This is God's Plan A for my day" when I start to feel frustrated that things don't go according to my Plan A (Lainee)

  • A new set of wheels to welcome baby #5 (Hunter)

  • Regularly listening to The Greatest Story Ever Told album with my kids while thinking about our current Biblical Theology series (Kimbo)

Books and Resources We're Loving:

  • If you or someone you know is struggling to understand God's heart for the sufferer, Free to Weep by Brittany Lee Allen is a helpful resource that combats many lies many women believe about suffering.

  • We are excited about this whole (brief) series from TGC called Disciplines of Devotion with authors like Glenna Marshall, Megan Hill, and Emily Jensen.

  • I finally dove head-first into Out of the Silent Planet by C.S. Lewis (the first in his space trilogy) and am eager to listen to The Literary Life talk through each chapter on their podcast now that I've finished the first book. While nothing will top Narnia, it's important to note that this trilogy was written for adults, not for children, so it has a much different feel. (Lainee)

  • If you have a pregnant or postpartum friend (or if you yourself are a new mama!), consider gifting them a copy of Annie Vanderheiden's Cradled: Christ's Care for Postpartum Moms. It's like a warm hug paired with gospel truth and would be such a comfort! (Lauren)

  • I loved Stories Woven in Silver: Pointing Kids to the Gospel Through Children's Literature by Kathryn Butler and Korrie Johnson from Crossway. Whatever your relationship to reading children's books, this book will only improve it. (Lainee)

  • Speaking of children's books, Arlo Takes Off by Betsy Childs Howard is a great resource for talking to kids about who God made them to be and how to live within those good limits, even when it feels like their feelings can define who they are.

April 2026

Little Things We're Enjoying:

  • Song rec that goes perfectly with our biblical theology series: “Christ the True and Better” by Keith and Kristyn Getty

  • Olipop! Pretty sweet, but a yummy afternoon warm-weather treat drink to replace your soda.

  • Baseball season starting for my son (which means coaching season starting for my husband). I love seeing each player grow in resiliency, confidence, and skill over the season! (Lainee)

  • Day trips visiting places in our local area before we move! And finding a new house and being under contract! (Kimbo)

  • Lauren signed a contract with B&H Publishing for a forthcoming book on suffering that will hit shelves next year!

  • Hunter had the joy of speaking about a passage from1 Peter to a wonderful group of ladies at SEBTS a few weekends ago. She loved getting to hug some of you listeners!

Books and Resources We're Loving:

March 2026

Little Things We're Enjoying:

  • We received an overwhelming response to our sweatshirt offer! We were out incredibly fast and have already shipped them out. Thank you all for your kindness in those emails. It was such a sweet gift to see so many names and messages pour in.

  • I received two different travel mugs as gifts recently and I enjoy them both so much: one very similar to this from Etsy and this one from Nova Ceramics. (Lainee)

  • Adding hashbrowns or tater tots to breakfast burritos and breakfast casseroles (Lainee, who apparently has simple joys that involve food each month).

  • With a lot of recent travel and packing to move as a family, I was gifted this handy gadget to suck down bags! (Kimbo)

  • Peppermint tea from Trader Joe's (Hunter)

  • This set of claw clips that actually hold all my hair, are comfortable to wear all day, and are subtle colors that go with everything I own. (Lainee)

  • Time spent in person with fellow online students (who became friends) during a modular course on the campus of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Kimbo)

  • I love the GMO phenomenon of seedless lemons from SAM's Club! (Hunter)

Books and Resources We're Loving:

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)