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Now that Christmas has passed and the quiet has returned, many of us find ourselves standing in that in-between space—grateful for the moments we just lived, but already feeling the pull of what comes next. As parents, the new year often arrives with a quiet pressure. New goals. Fresh expectations. A sense that we should reset, refocus, and somehow become a better version of ourselves overnight. But this year, I’ve been reflecting on a different kind of intention—one rooted n

If there’s one thing motherhood teaches us quickly, it’s that children feel everything …loudly, deeply, and all at once. Some days it feels like our kids’ emotions hit in tidal waves, and we’re just trying to keep our footing long enough to offer a hug, a boundary, or a whispered prayer before the next swell rolls in. But lately, as I’ve been navigating big emotions with my own children, I’ve found myself thinking about two people in Scripture who embodied tenderness and trus

A Reflection on Ecclesiastes, Margaret, and the Messy Middle There’s a line from “ Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” that always sticks with me—not because it’s profound or poetic, but because it’s honest. My daughter and I recently watched the Netflix version and I thought, this feels so familiar. Margaret talks to God like she doesn’t know exactly who He is, or what this whole “faith” thing is supposed to look like, but she reaches anyway. She keeps the conversation op

Standing on the beach this weekend with my son (we snuck away for the weekend to watch his favorite soccer player in the playoffs down in Miami!) waves crashed loud and steady against the shore. The wind whipped strong — almost too strong — but in that moment, I felt something familiar and grounding. I closed my eyes and whispered a quiet thank you, Lord. Because even in the chaos — the full-time work, the sports schedules, the constant motion — His presence never wavers. L

A friend recently shared a story about loss. She told me that someone had said to her, “The last time I saw them was the last time I was...

The other day, I asked my daughter if she wanted me to chaperone her first middle school dance. I thought I was being thoughtful—offering...

Motherhood is holy and humbling. It draws out deep love but also sharp self-criticism. I can forgive my child when they spill something,...

I sat in the car the other day after drop-off, hands gripping the steering wheel, heart racing. My son had already had a rough...

This blog is about the sidelines. Fall has always meant two things in our home: longer days and endless afternoons on a court or field

Back-to-school season is always bittersweet. My kids’ pencils are sharpened (thanks, Target), the backpacks hang neatly in my kitchen,...

It’s 1 a.m. again. My house is quiet, but my mind is not. Thoughts swirl— Am I doing enough? Did I handle that conversation right? Is...

Motherhood is full of battles—some loud, some quiet. Some are fought in the middle of a toddler meltdown over wearing shoes. Some in the...

There are moments in motherhood—maybe more than we’d like to admit—when the weight of it all crashes down. The dishes are piled, your...

Scripture: “Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” – Colossians 3:2 The Struggle Is Real... and on Instagram Let’s be...

Being a parent often feels like juggling countless responsibilities at once. Between caring for the kids, managing the household, and...

"Be holy because I, the Lord your God, am holy." —Leviticus 19:2 Mom Life Meets Leviticus When we think of Leviticus , we don’t usually...

Motherhood can feel like a whirlwind of spilled snacks, unfinished to-do lists, and emotional highs and lows. Some days, you wonder if...

In the whirlwind of motherhood, love is everywhere—and yet, sometimes it’s the hardest thing to give. Not the soft, cuddly kind we feel...