Blog Collection

Introducing Shara | Real-Life Reader Reflections

*This post is part of a series written by pre-publication readers of “Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms“. My name is Shara, and I’m a stay-at-home mom to two beautiful, determined, and strong-willed children—Noah and Hannah. On Mommy Heart Struggles… In becoming a mother, I feel like I have […]
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7 years ago
Clean Home Messy Heart Podcast | Christine M. Chappell

The Dirty Room | 1 John 1:5-7

Join Christine as she shares about a recent act of service to her daughter and how it led to a better understand God’s workings to bring about heart change and obedience in the context of Christian community. This episode’s featured scripture is 1 John 1:5–7: This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that […]
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7 years ago
Clean Home, Messy Heart Reflection Journal Information

Journal Cover Reveal! | Trailer Video Released

We’re nearing the finish line in project production…can you guess who’s ready first? The Clean Home, Messy Heart 40 Day Scripture Reflection Journal ! Learn more about the journal by visiting https://www.christinemchappell.com/chmhjournal. Coming soon to Amazon! Special thank you to Firehouse Creative for contributing their work on the journal cover design. Learn more about this […]
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7 years ago
Clean Home Messy Heart Podcast | Christine M. Chappell

Methods and Miracles | John 6:28-29

In this episode, Christine shares how a skin care commercial and recent failure in the production of the upcoming Clean Home, Messy Heart 40 Day Reflection Journal helped change her perspective on method-seeking as a way to problem solve. This episode’s featured scripture is John 6:28-29: Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the […]
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7 years ago
When Sinners Say I Do | Dave Harvey | Christine M. Chappell Book Review

When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey | #bookschristineread

At first, I recognized the title. Then, I recognized the cover. Finally, I realized Brett and I had purchased this book on our Kindle a few years ago, and there it has remained, held hostage by the loss of the Kindle’s power cord. Personally, I don’t enjoy reading eBooks—power cord or no, I wouldn’t have read it. […]
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7 years ago
Clean Home Messy Heart Podcast | Christine M. Chappell

The Olive Branch | 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

In this episode, Christine discusses the issue of pride when it comes to reconciling relationships, and a recent conviction that helped her realize the ultimate motivation for being a peacemaker. This week’s featured scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:17-19: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new […]
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7 years ago
Clean Home Messy Heart Podcast | Christine M. Chappell

Clean Home, Messy Heart Podcast Now Available on iTunes

I’m excited to finally share that the Clean Home, Messy Heart podcast is officially available on iTunes! This weekly podcast devotion aims at helping women get out of their heads and into God’s word through storytelling, featured scripture, and prompts that challenge listeners to go deeper into their reading and study of the bible. Episodes will […]
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7 years ago
Faithful Sparrow | Author Christine M. Chappell | C.S. Lewis | The Screwtape Letters | Book Review

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis | #bookschristineread

This review is quite different from the others I have written thus far. It’s actually a bit strange to not toot the horn of a book as loudly as I have previously, but I figured that in fairness I would share my likes and dislikes about this book because it’s worth it and well-deserving of […]
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7 years ago
Faithful Sparrow | Author Christine M. Chappell

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan | #bookschristineread

Have you ever heard of an allegory? I haven’t, until this book was delivered courtesy of my much beloved Amazon Prime free two-day shipping. Reading Pilgrim’s Progress couldn’t have been more timely for me, as I could relate to the struggles depicted in the story, finding comfort, solace, and encouragement between its pages. Author John Bunyan adeptly puts […]
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7 years ago

Dear Year-Ago Me, It’s Worse, Yet So Much Better

Dear Year-Ago Me, I know you are dealing with a lot and things feel so chaotic right now. Dealing with these circumstances was not part of your plan, but it’s the hand you’ve been given to play. True, you’ve struggled with this hopelessness many times before, but I know this round is different altogether. It’s […]
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7 years ago
Faithful Sparrow | Author Christine M. Chappell | C.S. Lewis | The Great Divorce | Book Review

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis | #bookschristineread

It may come as some surprise that this is only my second time through one of Mr. Lewis’ highly acclaimed classics; the first journey having been in the pages of A Grief Observed. Although the two titles vary in category (the fiction of this recent read versus the non-fiction of the latter), the brilliance of Lewis’ […]
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7 years ago
Side by Side by Edward T. Welch | #bookschristineread | Christine M. Chappell | Faithful Sparrow | Book Review

Side by Side by Edward T. Welch | #bookschristineread

“Practical Guidance for Loving Others Well” I eyeballed this book for some time online before I finally pulled the trigger (or should I say, clicked the mouse) to purchase it. I’m certainly glad I did not let it fall off my radar. Fitting this book into your reading schedule this coming New Year will certainly be a […]
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7 years ago
Life Together | Dietrich Bonoeffer | Christine M. Chappell | Book Review | Faithful Sparrow

Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer | #bookschristineread

A classic exploration of Christian community, indeed. If you are currently in the process of learning to be a disciple-maker or are presently being discipled, I would highly recommend this book to reinforce what you are learning about the importance of growing alongside a body of Jesus-followers. Merely interested in learning why being actively connected […]
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7 years ago

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

If you’re like me, you are probably-right this moment-facing a situation of conflict, change or uncertainty and have no clue what should be done about it. Though I have grown used to these sorts of dilemmas over the past few years, I continue to fight for solutions and quick-fixes, leaving me hopeless and frustrated. It’s […]
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8 years ago

Bonding Over Books: Happiness by Randy Alcorn

Interested in joining us on a trip through Randy Alcorn’s newest release, Happiness? Here are a few simple steps to get started: 1.) Buy the book (click here for link to amazon). 2.) Join the Facebook Group “Coffee Chats | Bonding Over Books” (click here for link to group page). 3. ) Finish reading the book by […]
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8 years ago

Video: Counterfeit Gods with Timothy Keller

What thing, if you lost it, could almost mean that you would lose the will to live? What thing, if you lost it, could mean that almost all significance and value would be drained out of your life? Whatever that thing is… the bible calls it an ‘idol’. Timothy Keller makes an excellent introduction to the topic […]
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8 years ago