Advent invites us into a posture that doesn’t come naturally to most of us: waiting. Not rushing.Not fixing.Not striving.Just waiting with expectation and trust. This season of waiting has looked very real for our family lately. Over the last few days, several unexpected things came up. Our car needs new tires. A brake line wentContinue reading “Learning to Wait with God in a Busy Season”
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Navigating Postpartum Emotions During the Holidays
The holidays have a way of magnifying everything we already feel. The joy feels brighter. The memories feel deeper. But the exhaustion, emotions, and overwhelm can also feel heavier, especially in postpartum. This season has been beautiful, but it has also been tender. Today was one of those days where I felt stretched thin. OneContinue reading “Navigating Postpartum Emotions During the Holidays”
Pondering These Things in My Heart
Some moments settle so deeply into your heart that words feel almost too small to hold them. Our baby dedication for Stella Luna was one of those moments. As we stood before our church family, holding her in our arms, my mind immediately went to this verse: “But Mary treasured up all these things, ponderingContinue reading “Pondering These Things in My Heart”
Letting Go of Holiday Expectations as a Mom
The holidays carry a special kind of weight for mothers.It’s beautiful and meaningful, but if we’re honest, it can also feel overwhelming. There are moments when the pressure to create magic comes crashing into the reality of exhaustion, budgets, and little people who need us constantly. And somewhere in the middle of all of it,Continue reading “Letting Go of Holiday Expectations as a Mom”
A Day Full of Christmas Memories I Want to Cherish Forever
Some days feel ordinary, and some days feel like gifts wrapped up in simple moments that you want to hold on to forever. Today was one of those days for me. A day full of memories, traditions, and the kind of joy that makes you pause and thank God for the sweetness He weaves intoContinue reading “A Day Full of Christmas Memories I Want to Cherish Forever”
Raising Kids with Faith During the Holiday Chaos
The holiday season is beautiful, but it can also feel overwhelming. The schedules are fuller, the routines shift, emotions run high, and the noise of the season can easily drown out the stillness we long for in our homes. As parents, it can feel hard to stay intentional during this time. We want to raiseContinue reading “Raising Kids with Faith During the Holiday Chaos”
What Postpartum Healing Really Looks Like During the Holidays
The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, togetherness, and celebration. And while those things are true, postpartum healing during the holidays adds an entirely different layer to this time of year. Postpartum healing is not simple. It is not quick. And it definitely is not predictable. Some days, I wake up feelingContinue reading “What Postpartum Healing Really Looks Like During the Holidays”
Healing After Birth — Body & Soul
There is something sacred about the postpartum season. It is raw, beautiful, exhausting, emotional, and holy all at once. Every part of you has been stretched in ways you could not have prepared for, and suddenly you are holding a miracle while trying to figure out how to feel like yourself again. Nobody talks enoughContinue reading “Healing After Birth — Body & Soul”
God’s Grace in Your Mess
This morning didn’t go as planned.I had every intention of starting the day slow with coffee in hand, Bible open, kids easing into homeschool. But instead, I was greeted by the ear-piercing shriek of our smoke detector… and no, there was no smoke or fire. Just the chaos of noise that wouldn’t stop, echoing throughContinue reading “God’s Grace in Your Mess”
Finding God’s Presence in the Stillness of Motherhood
The world is quiet tonight, and I’m sitting in the dark with only the nightlight glowing softly beside me. My baby rests peacefully on my lap … her face illuminated just enough for me to see every perfect feature, every breath, every reminder of God’s goodness. In moments like this, I realize how often weContinue reading “Finding God’s Presence in the Stillness of Motherhood”
Living Life with a Purpose 