Practicing Proverbs: Stella Anderson

In this kickoff to the Practicing Proverbs mini-series—rooted in Proverbs 3:6 and the broader Words of the Wise theme that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom”—Lexie sits down with her childhood best friend, Stella Anderson, to talk about identity in Christ, getting married young, and learning to lead and be led in marriage. Stella shares about moving to Kentucky, finding church community, and the everyday practice of seeking counsel and wisdom. She opens up about miscarriage and God’s comfort (“It Is Well”), the “poppy” reminder of hope, and the redemption of welcoming her son, George, one year later to the day. The conversation turns to motherhood (childlike faith, dependence on God), discerning a move back to Muncie and a surprising sign of “abundance,” and forming family purpose, values, and beliefs—practical ways to acknowledge God in all our ways.