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Faith and Motherhood

He Died So We Could
What Gethsemane means for the hard seasons nobody talks about in church
Then I Saw His Face, Now I'm a Believer
In honor of my oldest son turning 9 in a few weeks, take a walk down memory lane with me with a journal entry from 2016
Regret, Remorse, and Repentance
Coming Home When You’re Tired of Avoiding God
It’s January 29, and I Just Told My Kids the Truth About Santa
Why Honesty and Trust Mattered More to Me Than Make-believe
When Feeling Unsafe is Your "Safe Place"
And the Grind Is Your Guardrail
Out & In 2026
My 2026 Operating Philosophy
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.
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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…
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