How I Found Incredible Hope in Forgiving My husband likes to remind me that you can never judge a book by its cover. Usually, this comment comes after I’ve nudged him in church, saying, “Awe, look at that sweet couple. He loves his wife,” as I point out the arm Read more…
How Motherhood Shapes Our Perception of Beauty As moms, we have busy days! What makes it all worthwhile is seeing our kids’ smiling faces, especially at the end of one of those busy periods. When we think back to before motherhood, many of us were likely very different people, including Read more…
Finding Hope in Christ in My Garden “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” Romans 15:13 HCSB While I was growing up, my family often Read more…
5 Ways to Nurture Hope in Disappointing Times How do we nurture hope in disappointing times? When Hubs and I first married, I had our lives mapped out. We’d enjoy a couple of years of just us before adding some “wees” to the family and embarking on the parenting journey. Read more…
How to Have Hope in God While You Wait Almost twenty years ago, I had the privilege of catering the rehearsal dinner for my baby sister. It was a glorious event and time in my life! Nothing screams hope like the wedding of two people who love Jesus! She is Read more…
Healing Old Wounds: Personal Reflections on Historic Abuse The scars left by historic abuse can linger for a lifetime, affecting not only those who have directly experienced it but also their families and communities. Acknowledging these wounds is often the first step towards healing. Recognition of the trauma and its Read more…
Anchored in Hope: Finding Strength in Life’s Storms As a follower of Jesus, we have access to a hope that breathes life into our deepest pain. It’s a hope that shouts from rooftops rather than whispers from the sidelines. His hope is so much more than wishful thinking. It’s Read more…
How to Begin a New Chapter in Life When You Feel Uncertain An unseen songbird calls from the spruce tree, sharing its hopeful song in two short notes. I close my eyes and pray that the biting wind might sweep my cares away. In ten short minutes, I’ll step into Read more…
Anxiety and Parenting: How to Balance Your Needs with Your Child’s Parenting is a rewarding yet demanding journey that often involves navigating emotional highs and lows. While joy and fulfillment are a constant, the stress and pressure of caring for a child—especially in today’s fast-paced world—can also lead to anxiety. Read more…
Are You Drinking Too Much? Key Early Warning Signs Facing the hurdles of life often prompts individuals to find comfort in pursuits or pastimes; for some individuals, this might entail indulging in a beverage of choice. When consumed in moderation, alcohol can be integrated into a rounded lifestyle; however, it Read more…
Breaking the Stigma: Talking to Your Child About Mental Health and Substance Use As parents, discussing sensitive topics like mental health and substance use with your child can feel overwhelming. These conversations, however, are essential to breaking the stigma and building a foundation of trust and understanding. While society has Read more…
How to be more Relationally Healthy It’s true. We have never been more “dialed in” or “connected” as we are today. We can text or message anyone anywhere in just a few seconds. I can send a quick note to my husband or kids here locally, or I can message Read more…