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Maggie Whitley

joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith & simple living

Valentine’s Day Cards Your Kids Will Love

Morning Whispers

The Books I Read in 2024

Thirteen Thoughts in December…

The Warmth of Motherhood

Our Seventh Year Homeschooling: What’s Different, and What’s the Same

Introducing: the Glory and Mountains shop

Summer Days in July

Baby Josiah is Here!

Thirteen Thoughts in May…

3 Small Letters of Encouragement

The Books I Read in 2023

Thirteen Thoughts in May…

May 24, 2023 · 6 Comments
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In this “thirteen thoughts” post, I gather a variety of thoughts and details from the month of May to describe the little moments that make up my life. I have noticed it’s the little moments that give birth to the big moments, and I like to record them. Click here to read past “thirteen thoughts”… [Read More]

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3 Small Letters of Encouragement

May 1, 2023 · 6 Comments
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Last year, I read a biography on the late Susie Spurgeon (wife to the late Charles Spurgeon, English minister/theologian). This biography coincided with a research paper I was writing for my Master’s degree at Moody Theological Seminary. The more I read, the easier it was to admire Susie and the life work she accomplished for… [Read More]

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The Books I Read in 2023

April 27, 2023 · 10 Comments
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Books I’ve recently finished: Hannah Coulter Theology of the Home II Gift from the Sea Good Apple Books I’m currently reading: Streams in the Desert Writing as a Way of Healing Emotions and the Heart | Bible Study Women of the Word Ellie and the Harpmaker My guess is it doesn’t surprise you I’m currently… [Read More]

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13 Days After My Prenatal Surgery

April 23, 2023 · 14 Comments
Filed Under: baby #5, Faith, Josiah, lifestyle

Easter Sunday, two days before my surgery My prenatal surgery incision, three days post-op Zack at my bedside, about an hour after surgery Baby Josiah, the day before my prenatal surgery I’m so excited to leave the hospital and continue resting at home :) I’m writing a lot of letters ~ Natalie skips to the… [Read More]

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For the Love of

April 3, 2023 · 5 Comments
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Two activities I love… Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, put aside all… [Read More]

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What the Future Holds For My Family

March 26, 2023 · 4 Comments
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As I write here, the snow has begun to fall in Petoskey, MI. We live about an hour south of the Mackinac Bridge, the only driveable path to the Upper Peninsula. The snowflakes are large and fluffy, and whatever grass was visible is no longer visible. Outside, the pine trees are beautifully flocked and the… [Read More]

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Life Around Here, Plus a Name for Baby Boy

March 21, 2023 · 25 Comments
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You can trust God has been doing a lot of work writing on my heart. He has paved many beautiful paths for our family. Here are some updates to our story.

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The Tenderness of God // Baby Boy Update

February 23, 2023 · 44 Comments
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I am brave because God is within me. (For all of the posts regarding our 5th baby, please click here.) This is the phrase I’m choosing to proclaim over my life, over each day, over each hour. I’m full of hope, and I will not live in fear over our baby boy’s diagnosis of Spina… [Read More]

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I’m expecting baby #5, here’s how to pray for our family

February 18, 2023 · 73 Comments
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I quietly shared an announcement of baby #5 in this blog post. We’ve since received some hard news regarding our baby and we want to share what we know with you. 2022 – NOVEMBER: Thanksgiving Day arrived, and for an entire week, we had been holding close the gift of new life inside my womb…. [Read More]

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MAGGIE WHITLEY WEAVES HER WRITINGS around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges and delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their five young children, live in northern Michigan. She has been writing online since 2008. CLICK TO READ MORE ♥

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