Christmas is the season of miracles — angels singing, shepherds witnessing glory, wise men following a star across a continent. But the truth is… the miracle didn’t end in a manger. It continued in every sunrise, every breath, every heartbeat, and every sense God placed inside our bodies. We are living, walking, laughing, tasting, hugging… Continue reading The Miracles We Forget: Teaching Our Children to See God in the “Ordinary”
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A Thanksgiving Filled With Peace, Purpose, and Pure Gratitude
Thanksgiving has a way of slowing us down. The world quiets just a little, the table fills up, and suddenly—if we let it—our hearts open wide to see everything we’ve been given. This year, as I look around at my family, the joy in my children’s eyes, and the warmth of our home, I’m reminded… Continue reading A Thanksgiving Filled With Peace, Purpose, and Pure Gratitude
When You Ask God to Change You… He Really Does
If there’s one thing I’ve learned this past year, it’s this: When you ask God to change you, He will. It might not feel natural. It might not be easy. But He will do it—slowly, faithfully, and so tenderly that one day you look up and realize… I’m not who I used to be. Richard… Continue reading When You Ask God to Change You… He Really Does
Run the Race Marked for You
When I think back to the time I shared a simple post celebrating Lucy’s success finishing third grade, and starting 4th, I’m still amazed at the contrast in reactions. Many moms were incredibly kind and supportive, while others—well, let’s just say their responses were… less than gracious. I was stunned at how quickly a moment… Continue reading Run the Race Marked for You
Guarding Their Hearts: Why Protecting Our Children from Media Matters More Than Ever
There’s a Netflix program right now geared toward seven-year-olds that’s touting transgenderism as perfectly normal. And just when you think you can trust “family” networks, Disney sneaks in similar messaging for toddlers. Take the show Dino Ranch, for example. On the surface, it seems like a wholesome, adorable show for preschoolers—colorful, kind-hearted, and full of… Continue reading Guarding Their Hearts: Why Protecting Our Children from Media Matters More Than Ever
From Picture Books to Chapter Books: Watching Her Grow at the Library
The other day I took Lucy to the library, and I found myself standing in one of those quiet-but-loud parenting moments—the kind that makes your heart swell and ache all at the same time. Not so long ago, our library trips meant a cart (and sometimes even an armful) overflowing with picture books. We’d march… Continue reading From Picture Books to Chapter Books: Watching Her Grow at the Library
Trusting the Red Flags
Over the weekend, while my husband was checking us into a hotel, Lucy and I sat just a few feet away in the lounge area. Out of nowhere, a man approached. He walked straight up to me, looked me in the eyes, and said: “I am going to ask your daughter a question.” Not may… Continue reading Trusting the Red Flags
First Day of 1st Grade – A Celebration of Confidence and Connection
The first day of school always feels like a milestone, but this year carried a special kind of joy for Lucy as she stepped into 1st grade. Last year was full of unknowns—new routines, new classrooms, new friends. She handled it beautifully, but there were naturally some jitters. This year, the difference was striking. Instead… Continue reading First Day of 1st Grade – A Celebration of Confidence and Connection
The Sacred Space of the Dinner Table
In our home, family dinners are not optional—they’re sacred. Every evening, we gather at the table, and one rule always stands: screens are not invited. No phones, no tablets, no distractions. Just us. What happens at that table is more than sharing food—we share life. We talk, we laugh, we plan. We celebrate the little… Continue reading The Sacred Space of the Dinner Table
“Catch Me, Mama!”
There are moments in motherhood that stop me in my tracks—moments that remind me just how fleeting childhood is. This picture is one of them. Lucy’s arms stretched wide, her laughter bubbling up as she leaps toward me, trusting without hesitation that I’ll catch her. I know these days are numbered. One day, her leaps… Continue reading “Catch Me, Mama!”
Raising Light 