The Matthew 28:19 Blog

Hi friend. I’m a 42‑year‑old newly married wife and mom of two daughters, 28 and 14, and I’m so glad you’re here. If you’re anything like me, you love Jesus and you want your life to matter for His kingdom.

So why Matthew 28:19? At first glance, it can feel intimidating: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…” And if we’re honest, part of us might think, that sounds like something pastors, missionaries, or women with more time and fewer loads of laundry do.

But this space — Discipleship for Everyday Wives and Moms — exists because I truly believe this: your everyday, ordinary, stretched‑thin life is exactly where Jesus meant for this verse to land.

God placed it on my heart to start a blog for women, especially those navigating life as wives and moms, because the noise of the world is loud and we all need a place to come and be replenished. I’m not a fancy writer, journalist, or poet. I’m simply a woman who loves Jesus and wants to be obedient to whatever He asks me to do. Matthew 28:19 is about discipleship — gathering together, learning, growing, supporting, and encouraging one another as we walk out our faith.

My prayer for you today is that you feel God’s unconditional love in such a tangible way that it causes you to pause and embrace the moment — even if it’s a tiny one.

So What Does “Make Disciples” Look Like in Real Life?

We tend to picture “making disciples” as leading a Bible study with a perfectly prepared lesson or going on an overseas mission trip. Those are beautiful things, but they’re not the only things. At its core, making disciples means helping someone take one step closer to Jesus — with your words, your attitude, your time, and your love.

For an everyday wife and mom, that often looks small and hidden:

In the kitchen: It’s praying over your family while you’re making dinner. It’s inviting your kids to help you cook and, in between spilled ingredients and eye rolls, asking, “Where did you see God today?” or, “What’s something you’re worried about that we can pray for?”

In the carpool line: It’s turning down the podcast for a minute to check in with your child: “How’s your heart today?” It’s speaking life when they’re discouraged: “I know that was hard, but I see how you kept going. That reminds me of how Jesus never gives up on us.”

In the way you love your husband: It’s choosing to speak respectfully when you’re frustrated. It’s saying “I’m sorry” first. It’s praying for him when he doesn’t even know you’re doing it. Your kids are watching what grace and commitment look like, and your husband is experiencing the love of Jesus through your everyday patience and kindness.

Three Simple Ways to Live Out Matthew 28:19 as a Wife and Mom

1. Start one tiny, consistent habit. Maybe it’s reading one verse at breakfast and asking, “What does this show us about God?” Maybe it’s praying out loud with your kids before school or with your husband before bed. Tiny seeds, planted again and again, grow into deep roots over time.

2. Turn ordinary moments into conversations about Jesus. When your husband has a bad day or child fails a test, talk about how our worth isn’t in our performance. When you mess up and lose your temper, circle back and say, “I need Jesus’ grace today, too.” When you see beauty in nature, pause and say, “Isn’t God creative?” Discipleship often sounds like, “Let’s invite Jesus into this moment.”

3. Invite community into your real life. You don’t have to lead a formal Bible study to disciple others. You could text a friend and say, “Want to do a devotion together and check in once a week?” or ask another mom, “Do you want to pray together once a month for our kids?” Discipleship is often just walking toward Jesus together.

You Are an Everyday Disciple

You don’t have to add another thing to your to-do list to live out Matthew 28:19. You are already doing this- at work, at school pickup, in the grocery store, and spending time with your husband.  As you go throughout your day, take a deep breath, be encouraged, and see yourself as His disciple and His messenger right where you are.

So, here’s my gentle challenge for this week: pick one small way to be more intentional with the people already in your life.

You are seen, you are loved, and you are called — right here in your beautiful, imperfect, everyday life.