Happy Sunday, Reader! A few years ago, I sat at my kitchen table surrounded by papers, crayons, and a child who was asking me questions faster than I could answer them. I remember looking at the stack of things I thought I needed to do as a mom and feeling overwhelmed. Was I doing enough? Was I teaching the right things? Was I missing something important? Maybe you’ve had a moment like that too. The truth is, motherhood comes with a lot of pressure. We want to give our children every...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! The other day, one of my kids said something that made us all laugh. It was one of those little comments that probably would've disappeared into the busyness of life, except we all stopped long enough to enjoy it. And it made me wonder how many beautiful little moments we've already forgotten this summer. Not the big vacations. Not the expensive outings. The tiny memories. Sticky popsicle fingers. Late-night walks to catch lightning bugs. The bedtime conversations that...
5 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! A few nights ago, I looked at the calendar on my desk and realized something that made my heart sink just a little. I'd be turning to the next month in a few days because summer is slipping away. And it's not because we didn't do enough. We had popsicles that melted faster than little hands could eat them. We stayed up too late watching outdoor plays. We made memories I know my children won't remember perfectly, but they'll remember how they felt. Still, there's that...
10 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! A few days ago, I looked at my weather app and laughed. Not because anything was funny. Because the weather app cheerfully informed me it was "perfectly sunny"... while it felt hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk. My youngest looked at me and asked if he could play outside. Five minutes later we were back inside. Red cheeks. Sweaty hair. And suddenly the house felt about three sizes smaller. If you're in that season too, I see you. The endless chorus of "I'm bored."...
12 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! I walked into Walmart and had to squint my eyes. There were rows and rows of the brightest colors of notebooks, folders, and backpacks. I love this time of year! There's just something magical about the clean smell of a bundle of pencils and Lisa Frank notebooks. And each school year feels like a second chance. To teach my kiddos a new subject. To start a new book. And even for myself, to learn something new. This year, my littles have their curriculums and classes. And...
27 days ago • 2 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! A few summers ago, I had a craving for a Chick-fil-A frosted lemonade. And if you've had one, you know exactly how good it hits the spot on a hot summer day. Since I didn't have $3.99 times every member of my family plus their imaginary friends... we made it from scratch. I remember standing in the kitchen with the kids, tossing everything into the blender, not expecting much (just hoping for something cold and refreshing). But what came out of that moment wasn’t just a...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! There’s something beautiful about a new month. It feels like a fresh beginning. A gentle reset. A chance to step forward with renewed faith. Whatever last month held, this is a new opportunity. New moments to love your children well. New chances to grow. New space to walk closely with God. You don’t need a perfect plan. You just need to keep showing up. One day at a time. God’s grace meets you in each moment. And He is faithful to guide you. So step into this new month...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! There’s something so special about setting aside time to be in God’s Word. Not rushed. Not distracted. Just intentional. I’ve had seasons where this came easily. And seasons where I needed a little guidance to stay consistent. That’s why I created the Women’s Bible Study Collection. It helps you stay rooted. Focused. Encouraged. With guided prompts and meaningful reflection, it gives you space to hear from God and grow in your faith. You don’t need hours. You just need a...
2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader! Diligence isn’t flashy. It’s quiet. Steady. Faithful. It looks like finishing what you started. Trying again. Showing up even when it’s hard. I’ve seen this grow in my children over time. Not overnight. But through gentle encouragement and consistency. That’s how diligence is built. One small step at a time. When we teach our children to keep going, we’re giving them a skill that will serve them for life. In school. In relationships. In their faith. It doesn’t have to be...
2 months ago • 1 min read
