Faith, grit, and a grace-filled home — start right here.
I’m Shelby — a country girl living in the suburbs of Southern Indiana, learning to build a Christ-centered home one ordinary, faithful day at a time. However you found your way here, I’m so glad you came. Think of this page as the front door — let me show you around.
Grace & grit, Shelby
Real faith for the ordinary, unpolished days.
Grace & Grit Living started as my own way to stop white-knuckling through marriage, motherhood, and money — and start rooting all of it in God’s Word instead. I’m not an expert who has it all figured out. I’m a wife and homemaker who believes small, faithful habits add up to a life that honors God.
A two-minute prayer over my husband. A simple budget that finally gave every dollar a job. A slow morning with coffee and my Bible. None of it is picture-perfect — and that’s the point. Here you’ll find grace for the hard days and grit for the long ones, and plenty of encouragement to build your home on a foundation that holds.
Not sure where to begin? Start with what you’re walking through.
Pick the part of life that’s on your heart right now. Each one opens with a beginner-friendly guide — no shame, no overwhelm, just a faithful next step.
How to Study the Bible for Beginners
New to the Word, or coming back after time away? This is the gentle place to begin.
Start reading Biblical FinancesHow to Start Biblical Budgeting
Give every dollar a job, God’s way — peace instead of arguments, even on one income.
Make a plan HomemakingBiblical Homemaking
Making your home a place of peace and worship — without chasing perfect.
Come home HomesteadingHow to Start a Simple Homestead at Home
Sourdough, a first garden, slower living — even from a suburban backyard.
Dig in HomeschoolingPlan a Homeschool Year You’ll Actually Stick With
A year-round rhythm that bends with real life instead of breaking under it.
Find your rhythm MarriageBuild a Christ-Centered Marriage in Everyday Life
Small, faithful ways to fight for your marriage instead of with it.
Grow together MotherhoodBiblical Motherhood
Raising children who love Jesus, on the ordinary days that quietly matter most.
Be encouraged Everything elseBrowse the full blog
Want to wander? Every post lives here, sorted by the things that fill a faithful home.
See it allFree resources to get you started
Each of these is a free printable I made to help. Take whichever one meets you where you are today.
Simple Budget Planner
The one-page planner I use to give every dollar a job, God’s way.
Download Free printableQuiet Time Starter Kit
An inductive Bible-study worksheet that makes time in the Word simple.
Download Free printableHomestead Starter Planner
Plan your first garden, flock, or from-scratch kitchen without the overwhelm.
Download Free printableHomeschool Reset
Hit reset on an overwhelming school year and start fresh with grace.
Download Free printablePraying for Your Husband
A 14-day Scripture prayer guide to cover your marriage in prayer.
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