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Finding Hope in the Barren Waste Place | Christine M. Chappell | Clean Home, Messy Heart

Finding Hope in the Waste Place

The dust began to swarm around my ankles as I raked dead leaves and pine needles into a pile. One wouldn’t think August to be a month of making mounds of folliage in the yard, but the excessively dry California summer never gave our tree the opportunity to remain fully green. The size of the […]

9 years ago

When God Wills Us to Wait | Christine M Chappell | Clean Home Messy Heart

When God Wills for Us to Wait

The mailbox was full of junk again. I’ve been looming over it for the past week, awaiting the arrival of what I might as well call a “golden ticket”: a letter from Barnes & Noble’s small press department. Almost eight weeks ago, I submitted a package to have Clean Home, Messy Heart shelved at their […]

9 years ago

Finding the Root of Our Impatience

“I am a mom of an almost 2 year old girl and lately my patience is getting worse! When you are losing patience, what part of the bible do you run to?” I was recently asked this question by a reader and thought it to be a terrific opportunity not only to reflect on my […]

9 years ago

Tiny Hands, Wedding Bands, and the Fight to Focus on Marriage

It happened again, as it tends to every month or so. Somehow in the shuffle of the day, I had carelessly taken off my wedding ring—and in an instant, it was gone. Just when I think I’ve trained myself to carefully watch where I place it, and just when I think I finally will heed […]

9 years ago

Rancho Community Church Women's Ministry | Christine Chappell | Clean Home, Messy Heart

Temecula Church Selects Local Author for Moms Bible Study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Temecula, CA, August 12, 2016—Rancho Community Church (RCC) has officially announced the selection of local author Christine Chappell‘s debut title, Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms for their fall Mom to Mom group bible study. The semester, which is scheduled to launch on RCC’s Temecula […]

9 years ago

Why You Can’t Just “Fake it ‘Till You Make It”

As I sat there listening to the advice—a long list of do’s and don’ts—it didn’t take long before the age-old gem of, “When all else fails, just fake it ’till you make it” rolled off his lips. Somewhat surprised, my eyes widened as I considered the ramifications of what he had recommended to combat my […]

9 years ago

Christine Chappell | Birth Choice Baby Shower | Rancho Community Church

“Meant for This” | Live Recording from Birth Choice Baby Shower Event

This message was recorded in front of a live audience at the 2016 Birth Choice of Temecula Baby Shower event hosted by Rancho Community Church in Temecula, CA. More About Clean Home, Messy Heart Learn more about Christine’s book Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope & Change for Overwhelmed Moms by clicking here. For information […]

9 years ago

5 Reasons to Use This Book for Your Next Bible Study

Fall is just around the corner, and if you’re like me, you may possibly be jumping for joy at the mirage of pumpkins, cinnamon, and fall leaves that seem still to be so distant in this California heat. And while many of us long for the cooler temps and school day structure that comes with […]

9 years ago

Video Series: Behind the Book | When Things Got Hard

This post is part of a special series of videos that take readers behind-the-scenes of the making and publication of the book Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms, now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble,ChristianBook.com, and more! (Don’t forget to watch in HD!) I think we’ve all been at that place where […]

9 years ago

Operation Bookstore | Can You Help?

This summer, we’re hitting the streets trying to reach local bookstores and churches about stocking Clean Home, Messy Heart on their shelves—and we need your help! Without the aid of a publicist or agent, the legwork to get a published book spread around the country is labor-intensive. Having you join us in “Operation Bookstore” is yet […]

9 years ago

Video Series | Behind the Book: Taking Final Shape

9 years ago

Retreat & eBook Giveaway!

To celebrate our collaboration on The Purpose Retreat CA in Temecula, The Purposeful Housewife and I are giving away three prizes to one awesome winner: a free ticket to the Temecula retreat, and free “Mama Needs a Reboot” & “Clean Home, Messy Heart” eBooks. To enter: 1.) Visit my Facebook page and “like” the giveaway announcement […]

9 years ago

Upcoming Mom Event | The Purpose Retreat 2016

Allie from The Purposeful Housewife begins her 2016 Purpose Retreat Tour in Temecula on July 9th. The event, which aims to embrace local moms who are in need of encouragement and refreshment, is scheduled to include author Christine M. Chappell as the co-speaker, and will feature lunch, refreshments, equipping resource materials, and merchandise from vendors. “I […]

9 years ago

Video Series | Behind the Book: The Beginning

This post is part of a special series of videos that take readers behind-the-scenes of the making and publication of the book Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms, now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ChristianBook.com, and more! (Don’t forget to watch in HD!) I never would have guessed […]

9 years ago

Community Moms Host Birth Choice Baby Shower Event

Women’s ministry groups from Rancho Community Church in Temecula, CA are slated to host a free baby shower honoring the mothers currently working with Birth Choice of Temecula. The event, which will be held at Rancho on Saturday, August 6th from 9:30am-12pm, is an effort of the church’s “Mom to Mom” and “Sowers Ministries” groups, […]

9 years ago

Clean Home, Messy Heart Book Giveaway & Launch Begins!

Launch day is finally here! We’re excited to share that Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms is now available at fine online retailers such as Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, ChristianBook.com, and more. If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on a copy of the book, then today’s your day! We […]

9 years ago

Julianna Morlet | Clean Home, Messy Heart Forward by Julianna Morlet

Introducing Julianna | Real-Life Reader Reflections

*This post is a part of a series written by pre-publication readers of “Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms” by Christine M. Chappell, available May 16th. We were privileged to have Julianna Morlet of Shoreline Church in Austin, TX compose the forward for Clean Home, Messy Heart. Here are […]

9 years ago

Introducing Salina | Real-Life Reader Reflections

*This post is a part of a series written by pre-publication readers of “Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms”. My name is Salina, and I am a mother of four kids. I am a Pastoral Assistant and Church Secretary for a multi-campus church, I work as an administrator for […]

9 years ago

Introducing Shara | Real-Life Reader Reflections

*This post is part of a series written by pre-publication readers of “Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and Change for Overwhelmed Moms“. My name is Shara, and I’m a stay-at-home mom to two beautiful, determined, and strong-willed children—Noah and Hannah. On Mommy Heart Struggles… In becoming a mother, I feel like I have […]

9 years ago

Clean Home Messy Heart Podcast | Christine M. Chappell

The Dirty Room | 1 John 1:5-7

Join Christine as she shares about a recent act of service to her daughter and how it led to a better understand God’s workings to bring about heart change and obedience in the context of Christian community. This episode’s featured scripture is 1 John 1:5–7: This is the message we have heard from him and proclaim to you, that […]

9 years ago

Clean Home, Messy Heart Reflection Journal Information

Journal Cover Reveal! | Trailer Video Released

We’re nearing the finish line in project production…can you guess who’s ready first? The Clean Home, Messy Heart 40 Day Scripture Reflection Journal ! Learn more about the journal by visiting https://christinemchappell.com/chmhjournal. Coming soon to Amazon! Special thank you to Firehouse Creative for contributing their work on the journal cover design. Learn more about this […]

9 years ago

Methods and Miracles | John 6:28-29

In this episode, Christine shares how a skin care commercial and recent failure in the production of the upcoming Clean Home, Messy Heart 40 Day Reflection Journal helped change her perspective on method-seeking as a way to problem solve. This episode’s featured scripture is John 6:28-29: Then they asked him, “What must we do to do the […]

9 years ago

When Sinners Say I Do | Dave Harvey | Christine M. Chappell Book Review

When Sinners Say “I Do” by Dave Harvey | #bookschristineread

At first, I recognized the title. Then, I recognized the cover. Finally, I realized Brett and I had purchased this book on our Kindle a few years ago, and there it has remained, held hostage by the loss of the Kindle’s power cord. Personally, I don’t enjoy reading eBooks—power cord or no, I wouldn’t have read it. […]

9 years ago

Grace in Gethsemane | Matthew 26:36-46

In this special episode, Christine reflects on the night of Jesus’ betrayal in the garden of Gethsemane by sharing five points of grace found in the passage of Matthew 26:36-46. This message is meant to have listeners learn more about Christ’s spiritual agony and physical passion which began that night, increasing a profound appreciation for his […]

9 years ago

The Olive Branch | 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

In this episode, Christine discusses the issue of pride when it comes to reconciling relationships, and a recent conviction that helped her realize the ultimate motivation for being a peacemaker. This week’s featured scripture is 2 Corinthians 5:17-19: Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new […]

9 years ago

Clean Home, Messy Heart Podcast Now Available on iTunes

I’m excited to finally share that the Clean Home, Messy Heart podcast is officially available on iTunes! This weekly podcast devotion aims at helping women get out of their heads and into God’s word through storytelling, featured scripture, and prompts that challenge listeners to go deeper into their reading and study of the bible. Episodes will […]

9 years ago

Crockpot Fail | Psalm 119:162

Join Christine as she reflects upon her latest crockpot failure and how God used it to reveal a hidden heart attitude when approaching familiar bible verses. This episode’s featured scripture is Psalm 119:162: I rejoice at your word like one who finds great spoil. (ESV) Episode Challenge Resources Download the podcast journal page (click here). Episode’s […]

9 years ago

Faithful Sparrow | Author Christine M. Chappell | C.S. Lewis | The Screwtape Letters | Book Review

The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis | #bookschristineread

This review is quite different from the others I have written thus far. It’s actually a bit strange to not toot the horn of a book as loudly as I have previously, but I figured that in fairness I would share my likes and dislikes about this book because it’s worth it and well-deserving of […]

9 years ago

Faithful Sparrow | Author Christine M. Chappell

Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan | #bookschristineread

Have you ever heard of an allegory? I haven’t, until this book was delivered courtesy of my much beloved Amazon Prime free two-day shipping. Reading Pilgrim’s Progress couldn’t have been more timely for me, as I could relate to the struggles depicted in the story, finding comfort, solace, and encouragement between its pages. Author John Bunyan adeptly puts […]

9 years ago

Dear Year-Ago Me, It’s Worse, Yet So Much Better

Dear Year-Ago Me, I know you are dealing with a lot and things feel so chaotic right now. Dealing with these circumstances was not part of your plan, but it’s the hand you’ve been given to play. True, you’ve struggled with this hopelessness many times before, but I know this round is different altogether. It’s […]

9 years ago

Faithful Sparrow | Author Christine M. Chappell | C.S. Lewis | The Great Divorce | Book Review

The Great Divorce by C.S. Lewis | #bookschristineread

It may come as some surprise that this is only my second time through one of Mr. Lewis’ highly acclaimed classics; the first journey having been in the pages of A Grief Observed. Although the two titles vary in category (the fiction of this recent read versus the non-fiction of the latter), the brilliance of Lewis’ […]

9 years ago

Faithful Sparrow | Author Christine M. Chappell | Word-Filled Women's Ministry | Book Review

Word-Filled Women’s Ministry by Gloria Furman & Kathleen B. Nielson | #bookschristineread

Dare I say I was a tad bit giddy when this book released, if only because of the title. In a time when my own ministry purposes seemed to be up in the air, this book offered page after page of affirmations which added fuel to a fire I suspected was already burning. There were many wonderful […]

9 years ago

Side by Side by Edward T. Welch | #bookschristineread

“Practical Guidance for Loving Others Well” I eyeballed this book for some time online before I finally pulled the trigger (or should I say, clicked the mouse) to purchase it. I’m certainly glad I did not let it fall off my radar. Fitting this book into your reading schedule this coming New Year will certainly be a […]

9 years ago

Life Together | Dietrich Bonoeffer | Christine M. Chappell | Book Review | Faithful Sparrow

Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer | #bookschristineread

A classic exploration of Christian community, indeed. If you are currently in the process of learning to be a disciple-maker or are presently being discipled, I would highly recommend this book to reinforce what you are learning about the importance of growing alongside a body of Jesus-followers. Merely interested in learning why being actively connected […]

9 years ago

What to Do When You Don’t Know What to Do

If you’re like me, you are probably-right this moment-facing a situation of conflict, change or uncertainty and have no clue what should be done about it. Though I have grown used to these sorts of dilemmas over the past few years, I continue to fight for solutions and quick-fixes, leaving me hopeless and frustrated. It’s […]

10 years ago

Bonding Over Books: Happiness by Randy Alcorn

Interested in joining us on a trip through Randy Alcorn’s newest release, Happiness? Here are a few simple steps to get started: 1.) Buy the book (click here for link to amazon). 2.) Join the Facebook Group “Coffee Chats | Bonding Over Books” (click here for link to group page). 3. ) Finish reading the book by […]

10 years ago

Video: Counterfeit Gods with Timothy Keller

What thing, if you lost it, could almost mean that you would lose the will to live? What thing, if you lost it, could mean that almost all significance and value would be drained out of your life? Whatever that thing is… the bible calls it an ‘idol’. Timothy Keller makes an excellent introduction to the topic […]

10 years ago