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”
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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”
Entering December Slowly: Choosing Peace at the Start of a Busy Month
December has a way of arriving loudly. Suddenly, the calendar fills up, expectations rise, and the pace of life speeds up before we even realize it. For moms especially, this month can feel like a marathon that starts without warning. This year, I’m trying something different. I’m choosing to enter December slowly. Not because lifeContinue reading “Entering December Slowly: Choosing Peace at the Start of a Busy Month”
When You’re Just Treading Water: A Postpartum Heart Check
I have to be honest. I haven’t felt like writing lately. Life has been crazy in our home, and this postpartum journey has stretched me in ways I didn’t expect. Some days I feel like I’m barely staying afloat, just treading water and hoping I don’t sink beneath the overwhelm. There have been moments thisContinue reading “When You’re Just Treading Water: A Postpartum Heart Check”
Homeschooling: A Journey That Looks Different for Every Family
One of the things I love most about homeschooling is that it never looks the same from one family to the next. Every home has its own rhythm, pace, priorities, and personality. What works well for one household may look completely different for another, and that is the real beauty of this lifestyle. Homeschooling isContinue reading “Homeschooling: A Journey That Looks Different for Every Family”
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”
Postpartum Reality vs Expectations
When I was pregnant, I pictured postpartum life as soft and serene, a sleepy baby snuggled beside me, while my older kids worked happily through their homeschool lessons. The house would smell like coffee, the laundry would be folded, and I’d be back into a peaceful rhythm in no time. But the truth? Postpartum doesn’tContinue reading “Postpartum Reality vs Expectations”
God Meets Us in the Midnight Hours
The Stillness That Feels Heavy The middle-of-the-night hours look different when you’re a mom — especially in postpartum recovery. The world is quiet, but your body isn’t. The C-section scar aches. The fatigue is bone-deep. The baby cries again just as you start to drift off, and the cycle begins anew. Add in the otherContinue reading “God Meets Us in the Midnight Hours”
Walking Away: Protecting Your Peace from Narcissistic Relationships
Sometimes the hardest thing you’ll ever do is choose to walk away—from a relationship, from a toxic pattern, or from someone who has consistently wounded you. And when that person is family, it’s even harder.Because people won’t always understand.They’ll say things like: “But that’s your parent/sibling/uncle/etc—how could you cut them off?” “Just forgive them andContinue reading “Walking Away: Protecting Your Peace from Narcissistic Relationships”
Living Life with a Purpose 