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”
Tag Archives: Christmas season
Creating Meaningful Family Rhythms During Christmas
Christmas has a way of magnifying everything. The joy feels brighter, but the pressure can feel heavier too. As moms, we often carry the weight of making the season magical, meaningful, and memorable all at once. This year, I’m learning that meaningful doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from slowing down. Family rhythms aren’tContinue reading “Creating Meaningful Family Rhythms During Christmas”
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”
Learning to Wait with God in a Busy Season
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”
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”
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”
Living Life with a Purpose 