Chantelle is a minister's wife, work-at home mum, and artist. She considers herself richly blessed to be married to Patrick, her husband of nearly 10 years, and to spend her days keeping their two tiny humans alive - Ezekiel (3) and Ezra (18 months). Though she is Australian born and bred, Chantelle now lives in Anchorage, Alaska. Her journey has also seen her serving as a missionary in South East Asia (where she attended and graduated from Four Seas College of Bible and Missions) and traveling with her husband to several countries to teach. She loves Jesus, coffee, blogging, teaching, yoga, ice cream, art galleries, and paint - and believes that coffee and Jesus are the solution to any and all problems.
Dating. It’s a time of wondering, wanting, waiting, and wishing. A time of learning another person, but still being two separate people. A time where you prepare to be one. Dating is difficult – and the way that dating is done in modern society makes it harder. It causes confusion for the one trying to … More Pure and Prepared [4 Things You’ll Be Glad You Did While Dating]
“You’re so good. You wouldn’t understand.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had people say this kind of thing to me. And I guess I can understand why. I have always been the kind of girl that had every outward appearance of piety. Being a preacher’s kid, a minister’s girlfriend, a missionary’s wife, … More Good Girls Struggle in Secret [How Shame and Silence Are Keeping Us in Sin]
Are you struggling to keep up an active prayer life? Maybe, just maybe, you’re missing the simple things.
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In a world that wants to see epic responses – this man gives people what they need. … More This Man Was Publicly Humiliated. His Response? Priceless.
[This article contains a rather frank conversation about sexuality. Please read this only if you are mature enough to handle such things. If such topics offend you, please refrain from reading. Thank you!] * * * * * It was a low point – a point I’m sure most … More Your Husband Is Not Lying, You Are (and It’s Ruining Intimacy for You Both)
“I love shopping at Target but I love Jesus more.” I read these words and I stopped. Does shopping at Target really mean that I hate Jesus? Will I lose my soul if I don’t follow along with everyone else as they boycott yet another wayward company? It may seem like a black and white … More Should I Boycott If I Love Jesus?
It was a hot and humid day. So hot and humid that even in this store the warm, thick air fought with the air-conditioner in a life or death struggle over which would hold the consumers in its embrace. The air-conditioner was putting up a good fight, but it was just barely prevailing. It was … More What I Learnt About Life from a Man with No Arms and a 20 Cent Coin | Mission Moments
I stood in front of the mirror. As I allowed my eyes to run up and down my body, a few stray tears escaped and rolled down my cheeks. It just wasn’t fair. This isn’t what I wanted. “What’s wrong?” my husband said, looking concerned, as he came around the corner. “N-nothing,” I said hastily … More Why I Never Want My Pre-Baby Body Back
So, you’ve found this guy and he seems like he is the one you want to spend the rest of your life with – but you have doubts creeping in. Is this guy worth my time? Is he ever going to change? Is this normal behaviour, or should I expect more? Is he the problem, … More 4 Sure Signs You Should Break Up
Words flow easily and freely from me. For better or for worse, I love to open my mouth and be heard. Yet, while words may come easily to me, it seems that the one person all my wrath, unpleasantness, and nasty words are reserved for is my husband. The one person who means the most … More 6 Simple Phrases That Can Save Your Marriage
Her Life, His Way 