There is something quietly emotional about the day the Christmas decorations come down. The tree is boxed away. Ornaments are carefully wrapped and stored. The twinkling lights that once filled the living room with warmth are unplugged and tucked back into bins. The house feels calmer, quieter, and somehow a little less alive. After weeksContinue reading “When the Tree Comes Down: Carrying Christmas Into Everyday Life”
Tag Archives: Biblical Reflections
Ending the Year Gently: A Faith-Centered Reflection for Families
As another year comes to a close, it can feel natural to rush toward what’s next. Lists begin forming, goals are set, and expectations quietly stack up before the new year even arrives. Our culture praises fresh starts that move fast and aim high. But for many families, especially those walking through seasons of transition,Continue reading “Ending the Year Gently: A Faith-Centered Reflection for Families”
Faithful Through It All: A Sunday Reset Before the New Year
There is something special about Sundays at the end of the year. They feel quieter. More reflective. Like an invitation to pause before stepping into what’s next. This season of motherhood has taught me that life doesn’t move in neat chapters. It overlaps. Joy and grief coexist. Gratitude and weariness sit side by side. AndContinue reading “Faithful Through It All: A Sunday Reset Before the New Year”
My Word for 2026: Abide
There is something sacred about looking back before stepping forward. When I started praying about my word for 2026, I did not hear anything loud or flashy. No big declarations. No push to do more or become more. Instead, I felt an invitation. An invitation to stay. Abide. And the more I reflect onContinue reading “My Word for 2026: Abide”
Preparing Your Heart for Christmas Eve
Christmas Eve didn’t arrive quietly for me this year. It arrived with piles of gifts waiting to be wrapped, last-minute grocery store runs, bags being packed, outfits being double-checked, and that familiar pressure whispering that everything needed to be just right before we hit the road. I could feel the stress building as we preparedContinue reading “Preparing Your Heart for Christmas Eve”
Christmas Reflections: Gratitude in the Midst of It All
This Christmas could have looked so different. That thought has been sitting heavy and holy in my heart as we move through this season. The lights are glowing, the tree is standing, our children are laughing, and our home is full of life. But none of that is lost on me. None of it feelsContinue reading “Christmas Reflections: Gratitude in the Midst of It All”
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”
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”
Living Life with a Purpose 