The new year often feels like it should bring energy and excitement, but sometimes it just feels heavy. The joy of Christmas fades, the routines return, and motivation can feel far away. This post is a reminder that faith is not built on feelings but on consistency. Even when life feels quiet and cold, God is still working.
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Reflections on faith, hope, prayer, and grace in everyday life.
When Joy and Weariness Sit Side by Side
As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the emotions that linger beneath the surface, joy, gratitude, weariness, and a quiet sorrow we don’t always name. For a long time, I thought lament was something to avoid or explain away, but I’m learning it is actually an invitation to bring our whole hearts to God. This post explores lament not as failure, but as a faithful practice of honesty, one that leads us toward healing and deeper trust.
The Peace of Presence
As Christmas draws near, it is easy to be swept up in the noise, the lists, and the rush of the season. But true peace is not found in doing more; it is found in being still with the One who came to be with us. This post is a quiet reminder to slow down, notice the moments that matter, and rest in the peace of Christ’s presence.
The Light We Carry: Reflecting Christ in the Classroom
Every December, classrooms sparkle with lights, music, and excitement, but the most meaningful light we carry as teachers is not strung across the walls. It shines through our kindness, patience, and love. In this post, I share how we can reflect the light of Christ in our classrooms through simple acts of grace and compassion, even in the busiest season of the year.
Teaching Jesus at Christmas: Sharing the True Story with Children
Christmas is full of wonder, but the greatest gift we can give our children is helping them see that the joy of the season begins with Jesus. In this post, I share ways to keep the focus on Him through storybooks, conversations, and classroom learning. You will also find a list of beautiful children’s books and simple literacy activities that bring the true meaning of Christmas to life.
The Children’s Advent Chain: A Countdown to Kindness
One of my favorite family traditions began when my kids were little, our Family Advent Chain. Each paper link held a simple act of kindness or gratitude that reminded us Christmas is about giving, not getting. Over the years, those acts have grown with my children, from hugs and thank-you notes to volunteering and serving others. This post shares how to create your own Advent Chain and make your Christmas countdown one of kindness, compassion, and connection.
Why Fix What Isn’t Broken? Because God Isn’t Finished Yet.
The phrase “why fix what isn’t broken” sounds simple, but it can quietly hold us back. Growth isn’t about fixing what’s broken; it’s about becoming who God designed us to be. Each day is a new opportunity to learn, stretch, and grow in faith, life, and purpose.
For the Record, I Am Not Replaceable
I’ve caught myself believing it more times than I’d like to admit ... the idea that I could easily be replaced. That what I do doesn’t really make much of a difference. But the truth is, God made each of us for a reason. We were never meant to be copies or placeholders. We were designed, loved, and placed exactly where we are on purpose. This post is a reminder of that truth and the freedom that comes with it.
More Than Words: Living Out Faith in Parenting
A few weeks ago, I wrote about parenting in the middle, that unique space where our kids are no longer little, but not quite grown. They do not need us to tie their shoes or brush their teeth anymore. Well, except for my youngest who still needs all the reminders. But they still need us… Continue reading More Than Words: Living Out Faith in Parenting
The Losses We Don’t Name
Some losses are loud. Others are quiet, tucked into the hidden places of our hearts. Both leave us changed. In this post, I’m writing about the losses we don’t name: the ones that linger at the end of a season, in the silence of unanswered prayers, and in the ache of dreams we’ve quietly set aside. But loss doesn’t have to undo us. With God, even grief can become the soil where something beautiful grows.
