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
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🌿 The Lap That Feels Like Home
There are moments in motherhood when time seems to pause — when a child’s words pierce straight through the noise of the world and land right in your heart. Lucy had a writing assignment this week: “Describe your favorite room in the house.” She began circling adjectives like cozy, warm, safe, and beautiful. When I… Continue reading 🌿 The Lap That Feels Like Home
Stop Asking, Start Expecting: Setting Clear Standards for Behavior
The other day, while waiting for Lucy to finish one of her activities, I overheard a mom talking to her two little ones—probably around two and four years old. They were getting ready to go to the library (which I think is wonderful), but something about the exchange caught my attention. The mom kept asking… Continue reading Stop Asking, Start Expecting: Setting Clear Standards for Behavior
Bringing Back Class, Grace, and Eloquence
What has happened to us as a culture? I’m all for freedom of speech, but not when it destroys, distorts, and spreads lies. Somewhere along the way, we began to confuse loudness with strength and disrespect with honesty. I often think of my grandmother. She was not a highly educated woman by today’s standards, but… Continue reading Bringing Back Class, Grace, and Eloquence
Teaching Kids Bold but Balanced Faith
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
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
Sometimes They Just Want Us
As summer winds down and our hybrid school routine looms on the horizon, I’ve been intentional about carving out days for Lucy’s imagination to lead the way. One day a week, she gets to choose what we do (among mom-approved options, of course 😉), and we follow her lead. This week, I was fully expecting… Continue reading Sometimes They Just Want Us
When Your Child’s Prayer Stops You in Your Tracks
Last night, Lucy prayed: “Dear God, thank You for dinner. I mean, my dad made it, but really YOU made it, so thank You for doing that for us.” I had to pause for a moment just to take it in. As a parent, I know how easy it is to question ourselves—to feel guilt… Continue reading When Your Child’s Prayer Stops You in Your Tracks
🏖️Sand, Sandwiches, and Sunshine
There’s something magical about a simple beach day. No grand plans, no complicated logistics—just sand, sandwiches, and sunshine. That’s exactly what God gave us today. We spent the afternoon with friends, and it was everything I didn’t know I needed. I had some much-needed grown-up conversation with another parent (the kind that fills your cup),… Continue reading 🏖️Sand, Sandwiches, and Sunshine
🧺Because I Said Yes: A Picnic, Some Petunias, and the Gift of a Simple Day
This morning while we were out walking the dogs, Lucy looked up at me and asked the sweetest, most specific little question: “Mom, can we come back here this afternoon and have a picnic?” There was no reason to say no. No schedule to outrun, no deadline more important than this invitation. So I said… Continue reading 🧺Because I Said Yes: A Picnic, Some Petunias, and the Gift of a Simple Day
Raising Light 