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”
Tag Archives: Biblical Reflections
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”
When the Darkness Lingers: Loving and Supporting a Spouse Through Depression and the Weight of Narcissistic Abuse
Loving someone who battles depression, anxiety, and the long-lasting scars of narcissistic abuse is not something most people prepare for. But if you’re walking this road too—you are not alone. Maybe you’ve watched the person you love wrestle with the weight of lies planted years ago. Lies like: “You’re not enough.” “It’s always your fault.”Continue reading “When the Darkness Lingers: Loving and Supporting a Spouse Through Depression and the Weight of Narcissistic Abuse”
Thriving in Faith: 5 Scriptures to Anchor You as a Mama at Home
Some days, thriving at home feels out of reach. The laundry piles, homeschool lessons get messy, tempers flare, and exhaustion hits hard.On those days, I’ve learned I don’t need more productivity hacks or routines… I need God’s Word to anchor me. When I feel weak, His truth reminds me of my strength.When I feel unseen,Continue reading “Thriving in Faith: 5 Scriptures to Anchor You as a Mama at Home”
Get On the Life Raft: You Have to Choose to Be Saved
There’s a story I’ve heard many times, and maybe you have too.A man was stranded in rising floodwaters, praying earnestly for God to save him.A rescue boat came by and offered him help, but he said, “No thanks, God will save me.”Later, a helicopter flew overhead, dropping a rope, but he waved it off: “GodContinue reading “Get On the Life Raft: You Have to Choose to Be Saved”
Healing From the Invisible Wounds of Emotional Manipulation
You Don’t Just “Get Over” Narcissistic AbuseHealing From the Invisible Wounds of Emotional Manipulation There’s this silent expectation in our culture to just move on. To be okay. To “let the past be the past” and pretend like nothing ever happened. But when the wounds were emotional, spiritual, and deeply psychological—especially when they came fromContinue reading “Healing From the Invisible Wounds of Emotional Manipulation”
Living Life with a Purpose 