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Rebuilding in the Desert: Learning to Trust God When Life Feels Off Track
After burnout and heartbreak, I found God waiting in the quiet. This episode of The Quiet Revival is my story of healing, surrender, and peace.
44:34
New Homeschool Schedule + The Day That Marked Us
This morning felt different.
The Dark Night of the Soul: Why Psalm 88 Ends Without Hope (and Why That Matters)
Some seasons feel unfinished, like Psalm 88: no resolution, no happy ending. But in Jesus, nothing is incomplete. If you’re walking through loss or…
The Truth About Thoughts and Prayers
Every tragedy revives the same debate: “thoughts and prayers aren’t enough.” But God’s Word says prayer has always been enough. Here’s why we need to…
I Chose the Better Thing. But I Still Wrestle.
For the mom who sat at His feet and still feels the storm.
What My 'Good Mom Era' Looks Like Now
One year ago, I called it my “bad mom era.” Burnout. Hustle. Regret. Today, life looks slower, richer, and more faithful — not because I’m perfect, but…
Stay: A Call to Remain Faithful
Learn how to stay faithful in marriage, motherhood, and friendship through rhythms of faith, slow living, and intentional Christian community. Listen…
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Confessions from My "Bad Mom Era"
When survival mode becomes a lifestyle, something needs to change. A gentle reflection on motherhood, burnout, repentance, and the small choices that…
Filterworld - How Giving Up Social Media Helped Me Hear God Again
I stepped away from social media during Lent, hoping for peace. What I found was deeper: less noise, less comparison, more space to hear God again.
Making Friends in Your 30s: Baby Steps, Open Doors, and a Lot of Trusting God
Building community as an adult can feel like an uphill climb. Here’s what I’m learning about baby steps, hospitality, and letting God lead the way.
The Bible Study Tool That Finally Made Consistency Possible
Between early mornings and busy afternoons, having a simple, beautiful journal has helped me build a faith rhythm that feels doable, not overwhelming.
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