Little Ways We're Learning to Steward Well
Discipling through the everyday moments
Let’s be honest — most of our days don’t feel especially profound.
They feel like early mornings, half-drunk coffee, dishes piling up faster than we can wash them, and kids asking for snacks five minutes after a meal. But somewhere in the middle of that beautiful chaos, we’ve come to realize that discipleship doesn’t wait for big moments.
It shows up in the ordinary.
We’re learning (slowly, imperfectly) to steward what matters most, not with grand gestures, but with quiet faithfulness. Here are a few areas where God is gently shaping our family to live with more intention:
1. Stewarding Our Time
“Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity…” (Ephesians 5:15–16)
Time isn’t just something we spend — it’s something we steward.
That mindset has shifted how we structure our days and weeks. We’re learning to:
Put phones down at dinner.
Protect the “golden hour” after school — that sacred space where emotions run high and connection matters most.
Carve out quiet rhythms instead of cramming our schedule full.
But more than that, it means building our weeks around worship — not squeezing God in, but letting Him set the rhythm. Sunday isn’t just something we “add” if it works out. It’s our anchor.
2. Stewarding Our Roles (and Chores!)
“Serve one another humbly in love.” (Galatians 5:13)
We want our kids to know: Chores aren’t punishment. They’re participation.
Our children aren’t just consumers in our home — they’re contributors. We’re trying to build a culture where helping with dinner or folding towels is more than just a task. It’s a way to love and serve one another.
Jesus washed feet. We can put dishes away.
And yes, there are complaints (sometimes from us, too). But when we frame chores as stewardship, as taking care of what God has entrusted to us, it becomes part of how we disciple our kids toward responsibility, service, and selflessness.
3. Stewarding Our Marriage
“Therefore, what God has joined together, let no one separate.” (Mark 10:9)
This one’s simple and hard: The kids come next. The laundry can wait.
We’ve learned that when we prioritize us, everything else flows better. Our kids are watching how we love each other. How we fight fair. How we forgive. How we make time for one another even in the middle of chaos.
Putting your spouse first isn’t selfish — it’s stewardship.
It’s sowing into the foundation your family stands on.
And in a world full of distractions, it's worth fiercely protecting.
4. Stewarding Our Money
“Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits…” (Proverbs 3:9)
Everything we have is God’s — not just a portion. All of it.
That’s why we give first. Before we spend. Before we save. Before we plan. Because we want our kids to grow up seeing generosity as the starting point, not the leftover.
We're learning to talk about budgeting with purpose, and inviting our kids into those conversations early. Not with fear — but with faith. Because when they watch us trust God with our finances, they learn to do the same.
Stewardship Isn’t About Perfection
We’re not perfect stewards. We mess up (often). But we’re committed to showing up, surrendering, and starting again when we fall short.
Because God isn’t looking for perfection — He’s looking for faithfulness.
“It is required of stewards that they be found faithful.”
—1 Corinthians 4:2
We believe every moment holds purpose. The way we manage time, love each other, clean the kitchen, and write the grocery list — it’s all sacred when we do it for His glory.
So here’s to stewarding the everyday.
With faith. With joy. With open hands.