Feeling too broken to be useful? Naomi’s story reminds us—God doesn’t need the “before” version of you to do something beautiful.
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When the Cup Overflows with Hard Things
Feeling overwhelmed by a season of hard? This honest, faith-filled reflection offers comfort, truth, and quiet encouragement for anyone walking through tough days.
Teaching from the Overflow
It’s time for school to start, and moms everywhere have next-level anxiety about a new school year. Standing at the base of this mountain, the path forward can be dizzying.
Counting My Blessings
When God cuts through the noise, I look around and assign meaning to what looks like a mess. By counting my blessings, I begin my day with gratitude rather than grumpiness.
So You Want to Homeschool? Our Story of Homeschooling Beginnings
As a teacher, I spent most of my time keeping children in lines. This is the story of how we learned to live outside the lines when we began homeschooling.
Fading or Flourishing? You Decide.
Jason gave me these beautiful flowers for Valentine's Day. I was kind of in a hurry, so I took the packaging off and tossed them in a vase and put them on the table. By evening, they were wilted and drooping and sad.
Don’t Burn the Popcorn!
I used to burn popcorn a lot. I mean, I’ve burnt a lot of food in my day, but popcorn probably takes the cake.
When Will It Be Your Time To Bloom?
There are several trees behind my house. It's the middle of March, and one of them is in full bloom while everything around it still looks dead. One glimpse of spring in the midst of a sea of winter.
Joy In Creating
Have you ever noticed how kids will work for a long time on a project and then go on to a new task without actually playing in the world they created?
A Hat for Haley
A few years ago, I heard a story called A Hat for Ivan, by Max Lucado. Everyone in Hatville wears a hat that showcases their talent or love, and Ivan’s father is the hat maker.
A Cup That Runs Over 