Christian Encouragement & Faith Blog

Help! How do I start reading the Bible?
Maybe you’ve decided that this is the year that you want to start spending more time in your Bible. Recently, I asked Instagram what was stopping them from reading their Bible daily, and one person gave such an honest and...
Two Rules
  TWO RULESRule #1: Point others to Jesus.Rule #2: Refer back to Rule #1.⁠⁠We each have a choice in every interaction we have with others. We can show God's love or not. We can choose to be kind or not....
Digging into the Word
Ever feel like the Bible is intimidating? ⁠Maybe you're afraid of even starting to read it...⁠⁠>> If that's you, head to Isaiah 55:11 - that verse says that God's Word doesn't return void (or my version says "empty")⁠.⁠All of God's...
2021 Year In Review
✨2021 Year in Review✨Such a rollercoaster year!Some Highlights -🤍 We launched the Grace Club - our monthly subscription!🤍 We partnered with Buc-ees, and our shirts are in over 20 of their stores!🤍 We added several styles to our line -...
For God So Loved the World
So many people right now are feeling alone, forgotten, and unloved - and I imagine that number has gotten bigger in the last two years.That’s the reason this shirt is one of my favorites from the Valentine’s Day collection -...
3 Tips for The Waiting Season
It seems like all of us are in the waiting. Whether it's children, job, future, marriage, a relationship, graduation or something else. Here are 3 things to remember in the waiting
Are you scared of the "if?"
I was scared. Scared of the "if".
Q&A Session with Brenna - Owner & Designer of EllyandGrace
I get asked these questions often, so I thought I would share them here! Don't see one you've wanted to ask? Leave it in the comments below, and I might add it! What is your favorite Bible verse and why?This...
What to Expect from Purchase to Delivery
I know what it's like to be unsure when purchasing from a new place - it's so hard to find businesses to trust. I wanted to give you a little inside look behind the scenes about what to expect from...
Choosing That Special Gift for That Special Someone
  I KNOW how hard it can be to shop for people, especially for those who seem like they have everything they need.  But one thing I like to remember is that everyone can use encouragement. Everyone can use inspiration. EllyandGrace's mission is...
A Thanksgiving Message
We have so much to be thankful for. I used to enter this season in a completely frazzled state (and that was before I had Grace!)  There was so much to do- shopping, cooking, traveling….the list goes on. Maybe you’ve...
Does being "good" get you to heaven?
I've always tried to be the "good" girl. When I was a kid, I didn't really get in trouble, I got great grades, I was good at band and good at choir. I was in the worship band and involved...
Do you have Tips for Bible Journaling?
Almost every time I post a picture of my Bible Journaling, I get questions! I find writing in my Bible helps me retain more information, and it also relaxes me and gives me a little creative outlet. Here are my...
"Do you have Shirts that aren't Religiously Affiliated?"
I love doing Q&A sessions on instagram, and recently I got an interesting one  "Do you perchance do any that are not religiously affiliated?" It made me realize that I hadn't ever really talked about this...below is my response. I...
What would YOU tell your high school self?⁠
What would YOU tell your high school self?⁠For me? I would tell her to stop holding onto what she wanted so tightly. ⁠⁠What did I want to be in High School? Something in politics for sure. I had *plans*. CONCRETE...
Does my Time with God have to be Perfect?
👀🙃 Are you demanding perfection from your Bible time? While the ideal time for you might be to light a candle, make your favorite warm drink, and take your time, sometimes that’s not reality. And if you are only spending...
A Prayer For the Overwhelmed Heart
Ever have one of those days where everything seems to happen at once? Your schedule is thrown off, something unexpected happens...the possibilities are endless. If you're like me, it's really easy to allow something simple to mess with your attitude...
HELP! Bible Reading! Where do I start?
HELP! I want to read the Bible but I don't know where to Start! Recently, I asked my instagram friends how they were with their Bible reading habits. About 25% said they didn't know how to start or where their...
Do You have an Idol?
I remember hearing about the golden calf in Sunday School when I was a kid and thinking....⁠"who would do that?" ⁠⁠But idols can sneak up on us. Is there something keeping you from spending time with God or speaking about...
What God taught me in the Laundry Room!
God met me in the laundry room this morning.It’s easy to think that what we do doesn’t make a difference.I was folding laundry this morning with my toddler (not my favorite task!) and of course I had to fold several...
4 Reminders When You're Discouraged
Anyone else feel like they are in a frustrating season?⁠⁠I'm caught up in trying to do ALL THE THINGS with Grace because last summer was a bit of a wreck (not just the BIG thing that I won't type because...