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. Read the full reflection by clicking the title.
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Food Allergies in the Classroom: What Parents and Teachers Need to Consider
It’s easy to glance at an “allergy” sign in a classroom or at an event and not think much of it. But for families like ours, those signs mean everything. One bite can be life-threatening. Our daughter’s journey with severe food allergies has been filled with fear, vigilance, and countless prayers, but also resilience, courage, and God’s faithfulness. To parents and educators: please don’t dismiss the signs. Please think about the children who need safe food options so they aren’t left out. Small choices can make a huge difference. I share our story in hopes of raising awareness, encouraging compassion, and reminding other allergy families: you are not alone. God’s care is bigger than our fear. Read the full story by clicking the title.
From Busy to Still: Finding Calm in the Chaos
Sometimes the fear of what might happen is more overwhelming than what is happening. When anxiety rises, busyness feels like a quick fix but it never brings peace. I’m learning to pause, to breathe and to pray... one breath at a time. This post shares how breath prayers are helping me quiet the chaos and reconnect with truth. Click the title to read the full reflection and try it for yourself. You don’t have to be perfect—you just have to breathe.
Loneliness: The Weight We Don’t Always Name
This post is for the ones who feel unseen in a full room, who long for connection, and who wonder if anyone notices the weight they’re carrying. Click the title to read the full reflection, and remember... you are not alone. You were made for connection. You were made on purpose
Relearning What’s True
When the pressure to hold it all together leaves you exhausted and wondering if you’re enough, maybe it’s time to retell the story. You weren’t made to be the glue for everyone else—you were made to be held by grace. In today’s post, I’m sharing how I’m learning to let go of control, ask better questions, and find safety not in perfection, but in Christ. If you’re feeling like you’re falling short, this one’s for you. The full story awaits—click the title to read it.
Why Hurt is Part of Healing
Hurt is part of being human—but healing begins with honesty. In this post, I’m sharing what I’m learning about strength, surrender, and why silence doesn’t lead to peace. If you’ve been carrying more than you were meant to, this is for you. Click the title to read the full post. You’re not alone, and you don’t have to carry it all.
Change Starts with Curiosity
Some days end with a quiet ache — the feeling you didn’t quite measure up. But what if the unfinished to-do list isn’t failure? What if it’s an invitation to look deeper — to trade guilt for grace, and striving for delight? In today’s post, I’m sharing how a simple shift from shame to curiosity can change the way we lead, parent, teach, and grow. You don’t have to carry it all — you just have to stay close to the One who carries you. Click the link and join me — one honest question at a time.
Grace in the Disarray 