Christian Encouragement & Faith Blog

It's not about me
Hey! Brenna here. If you follow ellyandgrace on social media, you'll know I show my face a lot around here- in stories, in reels, on my feed.But it's not about me. I do these things because I love interacting with...
Psalms for the Weary - Day 4: Psalm 23
Day 4: Psalm 23 1   The Lord is my Shepherd; I have what I need.2   He lets me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.3   He renews my life; He leads me along the right paths...
Psalms for the Weary - Day 3: Psalm 30
Day 3: Psalm 30 1   I will exalt You, Lord, for You lifted me out of the depths and did not let my enemies gloat over me.2    Lord my God, I called to You for help, and You healed me.3    You, Lord, brought me up from...
Psalms for the Weary - Day 2: Psalm 121
Day 2: Psalm 121 1   I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from?2   My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.3   He will not let your foot slip—He who watches over you will not...
Psalms for the Weary - Day 1: Psalm 46
Day 1: Psalm 46 1   God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. 2   Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, 3   Though its...
6 Months of Grace Elaine
I can't believe Grace is already 6 months old! (well, more than 6 months but better late than never!) It's been a whirlwind. When I took Grace to her 4 month well visit, her doctor noticed a hip click, and immediately...
What I learned from Coco the Cardinal
I first noticed the female cardinal around the beginning of spring. I noticed the male too...they made me think of my grandma. She LOVED the St. Louis Cardinals.The female (ok- I named her Coco. I know I'm a little dorky...
When You're a Coach's Wife
“You are not hidden… there’s never been a moment you were forgotten. You are not hopeless, though you have been broken your innocence stolen.” (Rescue by Lauren Daigle) Have you ever felt hidden… forgotten… hopeless? I had a “big-ish” birthday...
Flowers, Comparison, and the Body of Christ
Let's talk about comparison and insecurity for a minute.It's something I REALLY struggle with! I have friends who are way better instagram caption writers, better photographers....have talents in areas that I struggle with.I was taking photos of our new kid...
3 Truths to Remember about God
We are living in a world that has been turned upside down in a short period of time. So much feels uncertain, the future is unknown, and everyday life has changed drastically for most of us. As I’ve been home...
How NOT to Pray: 4 Tips to Grow Your Prayer Life
Prayer is an essential element of our spiritual life, we can all agree on that. But is there a right or wrong way to do it? Will a special formula send our prayers straight to the top of God’s list?...
Women of the Bible - Sarah
When I think of women in the Bible, few stories impact and inspire me like the story of Sarah, wife of Abraham and mother of God’s promised heir. 
What to do When God Says Wait - 4 Ways to Build Trust in His Timing
...what do we do when we ask and He says, “Not yet”; when it seems God has gone silent in response to our prayers? 
Say Goodbye to Comparison! 5 Ways to Run Your Race with Confidence
Do you ever find yourself feeling inadequate in comparison to others, especially those who seem to really shine in a particular area? It’s something we all struggle with from time to time, I’ll admit that I have. If you’ve ever...
4 Life Lessons From Sheep
Unless you’re a farmer, you probably don’t have much experience with sheep. But in Bible times, sheep were a primary source of livelihood for many and provided a relevant way to illustrate important truths we can still learn from today. Take...
5 Ways to Spread the Love with EllyandGrace Postcards!
Here are 5 ways you can use our hand-lettered postcards to spread the love!
Meet the newest member of the ellyandgrace family!
If you don’t follow ellyandgrace on social media (and you totally should!), you might not know about the recent addition to our family! Want to know about our miracle? Find that blog post here! Grace Elaine was born on January...
A Thrill of Hope: Where does our hope come from?
Have you experienced dwindling hope this year? Have difficult circumstances caused you to lose sight of the promises God speaks over your life in His word?
How to Avoid Holiday Stress
  I know it's SO easy to get caught up in the presents, what color your Christmas tree decor will be this year, how to spend time with your family without offending anyone... it can be a very stressful time...
Christmas is HERE! Behind the Design
Is there anything better than Christmas time? This year, for me, Christmas is bringing something extra special- our baby girl is due January 4th! But I always loved spending time with my family at Christmas, going to the Candlelight service at my...
Do your words REALLY impact others?
"...After I allowed it (because yep- I could have just blown it off) to steal my joy for over a week, sink deep into my spirit and cause some serious self doubt and negative feelings..."