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September 2026

September 19, 2026

What Christians Often Get Wrong About Freedom

As Christians, we have freedom in Christ. He has set us free from the power...

June 2026

June 09, 2026

4 Seasons in Life When I’m Thankful I Married my Best Friend

My husband and I will be celebrating 16 years of marriage this year, and there...

January 2026

January 03, 2026

Saying Goodbye to 2025 – What A Year it’s Been!

Series of moments. They make up our day, our years, our life. Not completely good...

September 2025

September 05, 2025

Why the “Ball and Chain” Analogy Has Marriage All Wrong

Society often paints a picture of marriage that resembles a prison, using the phrase "tied...

August 2025

August 26, 2025

The Data Is In: Moms Are Happier Than You Think

In a society focused on independence and self-care, the idea of being a mom is...

August 13, 2025

When the Mountain Feels Bigger than your Faith

It's easy to have faith when things in life are going smoothly. But, what about...

June 2025

June 13, 2025

The Power of a Slow Down

Life seems to move a million miles an hour sometimes, and there's nothing we can...

April 2025

April 19, 2025

5 Things You Can Do in Times of Waiting

"Wait!" "Be patient." "Be still." These are all things I'm terrible at. I want to...

February 2025

February 28, 2025

Struggling with Contentment? Paul’s Secret: Exposed!

If you were to truly look at your life, would you say you’re “content”? As...

January 2025

January 27, 2025

5 Ways to Make 2025 a Year of Purposeful Prayer

Do you ever find it difficult to focus during prayer? Most of us have good...

November 2024

November 27, 2024

This Holiday Season, Prepare to be Disappointed!

Nothing like a light uplifting read, right? Before you run the other direction, rest assured,...

October 2024

October 29, 2024

The Habits We Keep: How Our Daily Habits Shape Our Future

You've heard it said, "Old habits die hard"...and while that's true, it's not always a...

September 2024

September 20, 2024

Grace-Filled Parenting (Ignore if You’re a Perfect Parent!)

I would never…” flies out of our mouths so often as human beings, especially when...

August 2024

August 30, 2024

Boys will be… Men: Are We Raising Them for a Godly Future?

You've heard it said, "Boys will be boys!" While this saying can sometimes be used...

April 2024

April 18, 2024

5 Ways to Restore Your Joy in Motherhood

Do you remember the first time you held your baby? That feeling is unlike anything...

March 2024

March 06, 2024

The Peace in Silence: Why You Don’t Have to Clear Your Name

Have you ever been in a situation where you know people are talking about you...

February 2024

February 11, 2024

Why Mindfulness Matters as a Christian

As a culture, we're starting to pay more attention to our mental health and value...

January 2024

January 23, 2024

5 Biblical Aspects of a Healthy Christian Community

If you've been following along with my series on Community, you might be thinking, "Okay,...

January 11, 2024

What Does the Bible Say About the Importance of Community?

A couple of weeks ago, I talked about my experience with finding a Christian Community...

December 2023

December 20, 2023

Jesus’ Birth: A Perfect Baby Born Into an Ordinary World

Sometimes we might picture the story of Jesus' birth as a simple event...a "silent night",...

December 09, 2023

What Does it Mean to be in a Christian Community?

Independence is glorified in society. Being able to stand on your own two feet is...

September 2023

September 07, 2023

Gratitude: The Antidote to Anxious Thoughts?

I’ve heard an interesting revelation brought up by a couple of people in my life...

July 2023

July 02, 2023

5 Things to Keep in Mind with Your Kids Home this Summer

This post was supposed to come out at the start of summer but I made...

June 2023

June 09, 2023

Is Less Really More? A Mom’s Take on Minimalism

“Less is more” we tell our kids as they’re squeezing out a whopping glob of...

May 2023

May 16, 2023

When You Can’t Stop Your Kids from Hurting

What do you do when your child is in tears because friends were unkind to...

May 05, 2023

Dependent Parenting: A Mom’s Need for Jesus

Nothing has made me realize my need for Jesus more than becoming a parent. Motherhood...

April 2023

April 20, 2023

Are Your Passions a Gift or a Measure of Success?

Do you ever feel like you're failing those around you if you haven't found success...

April 15, 2023

12 Things I’ve Learned in My Dozen Years of Marriage

Marriage means committing to share the rest of your life, and all the intricate details...

April 04, 2023

“You Have This” – Conversations with God

Do you ever find yourself making excuses for not spending time with God? You're not...

March 2023

March 23, 2023

The Fearfully and Wonderfully Wild

Dear mom of the "wild child", I get it. It’s not easy. Their busy, hyperactive...