Glordinary

Michigan winters. Seasonal depression. A surprising conversation with my doctor. And one statement I can’t stop thinking about: “We weren’t built for the darkness. We were made for the light.” In this final episode of our Gets My Goat: How to Actually Read the Word series, we’re talking about why Scripture matters — not just to read it, but to know it. Deeply. Repeatedly. Personally. Because the l...

What if the only Scripture you truly knew was the part you’ve memorized? In this episode, we dive into why repetition matters, how Scripture on loop shapes your faith, and how the routines we build today carry us into tomorrow. Join me as we hear wisdom from Kevin, a retired Green Beret and longtime friend, and explore how intentional training in God’s Word helps us reflect, grow, and live faithfu...

What do you do with the bananas stories in Scripture? You know… the ones with deception, family drama, and choices that make you go, “Um, what is happening here?” In Episode 109, we’re moving from just reading the Word… to actually applying it. I’m sharing three simple questions that can change the way you walk away from your Bible time. Because the goal isn’t perfection. It’s reflection. Grab you...

Not every trail is the same—and not every book of the Bible is either. In this episode, we lace up our boots and hike through the major genres of Scripture—narrative, law, wisdom, poetry, prophecy, the Gospels, epistles, and apocalyptic—to see why knowing the type of text changes how we read it. Because genre doesn’t change God’s truth; it helps us understand how that truth is communicated. Grab y...

Ever feel like the Word turns into the Wild, Wild West? Me too. But when it comes to Bible interpretation, it’s not “anything goes.” In this episode, we talk about why Scripture can’t mean whatever we want it to mean. Join me as we unpack hermeneutics in plain language and avoid common interpretation pitfalls. Grab a coffee, saddle up, and let’s tame the chaos. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small ex...

When it comes to coffee, you've got options. And when it comes to Bible translations, you've got options too, my Friend. Join me as we talk through some translation tools to enhance the flavor of your daily reading. Episode 105 lays the groundwork as we continue in our series: Gets My Goat: How To Actually Read the Word.  www.glordinary.com   Here's a small excerpt: "But it’s never about trying ha...

Having the right tools for the job is apparently pretty important. Or, that’s what my husband tells me every time he buys a new tool. And apparently the right tools for reading the Word are pretty important too. So, join me as we keep the conversation going in our series, Gets My Goat: How to Actually Read the Word. Grab yourself somethin’ hot and let’s chat about it. www.glordinary.com Here’s a s...

Ready for a bonus episode? Me too!  I just couldn't leave you hanging in our series, Gets My Goat: How to Actually Read the Word. Yesterday, we talked about exegesis. That's E-X-E-G-E-S-I-S! (Jon said I should've spelled it, and he was right! Boy, did I get the questions. "Stace, what word are you saying?" I hear ya!) So, let's get after it and start with some sound exegesis on a fan-favorite vers...

Ever hear something and think, “There’s gotta be more to that story?” Yep, gather round, Friend. We’ll keep rolling with our series, Gets My Goat: How to Actually Read the Word. So, grab that hot cocoa and hunker down for TWO episodes this week. We’ve got a lot to talk about today, starting with some good ol' exegesis.  www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "So, how do you read the Word? No,...

It's -6 degrees today! Warm up with a replay episode and cup of Joe. We don’t do small very well. Small tends to mean insignificant or “less than.” And bigger is better, right? Maybe. Or maybe God’s perspective is a little bit different than ours. Maybe God cherishes the small. Dare I say, prefers the small. Sure, God’s “big enough,” but is He “small enough” too? Is it okay to say that? Yes, yes i...

You know when someone asks you a question and you can’t come up with the answer? Like, you know the answer but you just can’t quite articulate it? Yep, welcome to today’s episode. Join me for the first stop on our new series: Gets My Goat: How to Actually Read the Word.  www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "Let’s start with some broad strokes. You know how I always start our conversation by...

Are you bugged today? Maybe it’s work. Maybe it’s the person who cut you off on the highway. Maybe it’s the way someone you love chews…or breathes. I get it. What are the things that annoy you? Join me for a longer look at our next series. We’ll peek at one of my top-dog annoyances and spend the next several weeks on how to remedy that. Grab your coffee and let’s chat with our new series: Gets My...

Does God go radio silent right when you need to hear Him most? Ever feel like life's extra noisy when you’re trying to zero in on that "still small voice"? Yep, been there. Let’s chat about how we can hear God’s voice. Is He even speaking in the first place? What if I'm missing it completely? We’ll take a cue from John 10 on how to discern God’s voice for our lives.  www.glordinary.com Here’s a sm...

Life is BUSY...and beautiful, and hard, and amazing, and complicated! (sigh) We’re inundated with places to be, things to do, gifts to buy, cookies to swap, and don’t forget to drink at least 8 cups of water per day. Add in the rest of regular life, and it’s a recipe for breakdown- physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Let’s chat about it as we take a deep, cleansing breath for the soul with...

“Are we there yet?” That blessed, universal question every parent loves to hear 23 minutes into a 600-mile road trip. It’s gonna be a long day, friends! Yep, we’ve reached the halfway point of our series, “It’s a Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” And, well…it’s about to take a turn. Join me as we round the bend into a deeper (and darker) part of our Psalm 23 journey. Yet, the deeper the valley, the deeper the...

Ever having an off-week? Where life seems to hit you sideways and everything just feels extra: extra scary, extra hard, extra frustrating, extra empty. Me too. (And yes, that’s a lot of extra’s!) Sounds like the perfect time to lean into our series, “It’s A Psalm 23-Kinda Day.” Join me as we peek into all life’s extra’s with verse 2, “He makes me lie down in green pastures.” Grab your coffee and s...

Ever feel like no matter how hard you're trying, you just seem to come up short? There's always one.more.thing. Oh, and you probably need to drink more water too. I hear ya. Know you're not alone in your to-do's and distractions as Stacy offers some Luke 10 encouragement from Mary and Martha. Spoiler-alert: She's Team Martha.  www.glordinary.com "Interestingly, the original Greek word here means “...

Ever feel insecure and more than a little terrified for the next chapter in your story? Find out why your voice matters more than you know. You're in good company as Stacy invites courage from Luke's Gospel.  www.glordinary.com "The reasons Luke shouldn’t have written a Gospel tell us far less about Luke and far more about God...and His invitation. Luke wasn’t one of the inner 12 that had instant...

There’s just something exciting about turning 100, which I’m not. But I’m super excited about Glordinary’s 100th episode! (Read to the end for ways to help celebrate!)  Let’s celebrate together with a good cup of coffee and a look at Psalm 100. Plus, we’ll take a peek at where we’ve been and where Glordinary’s going. Let’s continue to celebrate God’s Glory and champion the ordinary for another 100...

Need a little pick-me-up for the first Monday of 2026? Here's the first episode from 2025 to help keep you going. See you Wednesday for our 100th episode!  Starting strong is easy for some people. For others? Well, maybe your “get up and go,” got up and went. Wherever you fall on the spectrum of new beginnings, let’s grab a cup of coffee together. We’ll chat about prioritizing our lives the best w...

Do you kind of lose track of the days between Christmas and New Year’s? I know, me too! Yet, this is the exact moment in time most influential leaders implore us to make critical life declarations. The infamous “Word of the Year” or New Year’s Resolutions racket. Look, I decided a long time ago I was not a “Word of the Year” kind of girl. Too much pressure. And resolutions? They’re often hopeful b...

Whether you're peacefully sipping eggnog or frantically baking and wrapping, let’s try something different this year. Treat yourself, your family, and your guests to five minutes. Five minutes to remember the reason, the real reason. Hear the words of the true Christmas through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, and Heaven itself. Join me for our annual Scripture reading, a re-telling of that first Christm...

Congratulations! You made it. Christmas is here. Yet, before we say goodbye to our Advent Remembers series, let’s share in one last conversation before the wrapping paper goes flying. Unwrap our final Advent episode as we focus on everlasting love. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "You see for all the beauty of olam, this everlasting love, do you know why the words were penned in Jeremia...

Whether you're peacefully sipping eggnog or frantically baking and wrapping, let’s try something different this year. Treat yourself, your family, and your guests to five minutes. Five minutes to remember the reason, the real reason. Hear the words of the true Christmas through the eyes of Mary, Joseph, and Heaven itself. Join me for our annual Scripture reading, a re-telling of that first Christm...

Did you know “holy day” is where we derive our word for holiday? I’m thinking December didn’t get the memo. With all the hustle and bustle, the Christmas season can feel way more hustle than holy. I’ve got an idea. Let’s warm up together with another conversation in our Advent Remembers series. We’ll chat about joy in all the seasons, even Christmas. www.glordinary.com Here’s a small excerpt: "The...