Have you ever found yourself repeating the same lesson in life—only to realize later that your heart simply wasn’t ready the first time? I know I have. There are moments I look back and wish my heart had been more open, more receptive, more willing to learn when God was …
There’s something about a crooked tree that captures my heart. It doesn’t grow straight or tall in the way we expect. It twists and bends, shaped by storms, harsh winds, difficult seasons, and the weight of time. Yet somehow, it still stands. Strong. Rooted. Alive. Often more beautiful because of …
Gratitude has a beautiful way of shifting our hearts. When we pause long enough to notice the blessings already around us, our perspective softens. Our worries quiet down. Our hearts lift a little. Gratitude doesn’t mean everything in life is perfect—it means we choose to see God’s goodness in the …
This is a subject dear to my heart. A lot of women have expressed that it is hard for them. I struggled with people pleasing for most of my life. It is very easy to slip back into. Sometimes we don’t realize we are doing it. I hope this helps …
Let’s talk about boundaries. Now, don’t check out on me just yet! I know the word boundary can sound scary. For a long time, it frightened me too. I thought boundaries were harsh or selfish… and honestly, I didn’t even know where to begin with them. But here’s what I’ve …
What does winning mean to you? Is it standing on a stage, taking first place, walking away with the prize money or the applause? That’s what I thought too—until God showed me that His version of “winning” looks very different from the world’s. Let me take you back to June …
November brings with it so many changes. We set our clocks back in the Northeast, we’re busy raking leaves, we’ve had frost several times, and we’ve started to prepare for winter. In our area that means snow shovels and snow blowers are on standby for snow! November also starts the …
October is coming to a close, and Tuesday, the month’s last day, is Halloween. Kids (and some adults!) dress up in costumes and pretend to be someone or something different. We’ll see an array of costumes–firemen, clowns, policemen, princesses, cats, dragons, etc.–as we answer our door to hand out candy. …
It’s mid October already! I love that Fall gives us so many beautiful colors: vibrant leaves of yellows, oranges and reds, mums in an array of colors, pumpkins, grouds, corn stalks, hay and sunsets. God’s creation is breathtaking. The cool crisp mornings are invigorating, and there’s so much to see …
Hello! It’s nice to be in touch with you again. It’s been five months since I’ve written a blog post, and I’ve missed my interaction with each one of you. Life has been busy! In August, we had our first family vacation since pre-Covid. It was nice to be together …
