Parenting with Purpose to Help Kids Shine
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
One of the sweetest parts of parenting is watching your children grow in their faith—not just in head knowledge, but in how they actually talk to God and trust Him. Anderson taught me this early on through his bold prayers for Lucy, long before she was even here. He prayed with a confidence that moved… Continue reading Teaching Kids Bold but Balanced Faith
We know the power of prayer. We lean on it when we’re unsure, we turn to it when we’re overwhelmed, and we treasure it in moments of joy. But something truly special happens when our children don’t just know we’re praying for them—but actually hear it with their own ears. In our home, prayer isn’t… Continue reading 🌿 Letting Kids Hear You Pray for Them
Hospitals can be intimidating places—especially for children. The sterile halls, constant beeping, machines with strange blinking lights, and people in scrubs hurrying from room to room… it’s a lot to take in. But sometimes, when done with care, bringing a child into those spaces can offer a kind of healing adults alone can’t give. My… Continue reading When Kids Visit the Hospital: How Children Can Be a Light in Hard Places
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes mid-story while reading a children’s devotional or Christian picture book, you’re not alone. We’re a Jesus-loving family who also appreciates good writing, beautiful illustrations, and books that speak to children’s hearts without sounding like a PowerPoint presentation. Over the years, we’ve found some gems—books that actually move us, inspire… Continue reading Our Favorite Faith-Based Storybooks (That Aren’t Cheesy)
Before Lucy was even born, there was a little boy with folded hands and a big heart who prayed her into existence. Anderson was just a young child when he began praying for a sister—consistently, faithfully, with a kind of innocence and belief that adults often overthink. His prayers weren’t complex or fancy, but they… Continue reading Teaching Our Kids to Pray Bold Prayers
There’s a sweetness that aches deep in the chest when you realize your child is growing up right in front of you. It’s in the little things. The way her legs stretch longer beneath a favorite dress. The way her voice sounds out words that used to need your help. The way she can read… Continue reading The Bittersweet Beauty of Watching Her Grow
Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed… nothing will be impossible for you.” — Matthew 17:20 Looking back, I now recognize that God has blessed my life with so many miracles. But my eyes weren’t truly open to them until the miracle of our daughter came to be.… Continue reading Faith Like a Child: Our Family’s Testimony
Raising Light 