Quick Read + Tips Growing up in the Midwest, especially in winter, you had to take your shoes off before entering the house. Why? To avoid tracking in the messy mix of snow, salt, and slush. It protected the carpet and floors from becoming a mess within a mess. That’s the same way we protect…
how to Catch Your Breath as a single parent
Being a single parent isn’t for the faint of heart. Honestly, nothing in life really is. But when you’re carrying the load without a built-in support system, the weight can hit hard. Some days you may have help: carpools, babysitters, family you trust. Other days, it’s just you. On those days, here are a few…
How to Build Systems for Living Out Authentic Faith
I love writing. Funneling and unpacking a thought, expressing something God has shown me, makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop. Watching someone grasp new understanding, seeing how God wired them to “get it,” brings me so much joy. So when I learn something from Him, I can’t wait to share it,…
How to Manage Bills When the Money Runs Out
Nobody really talks about what it feels like to be broke but still holding it together. Truth is, a lot of Americans are living on more than they can actually afford. I’m not here to tell you to live fake or beyond your budget. I’m here to share what I did as a single mom…
Practical Faith: How to Structure Your Life with Purpose
The Art of ‘How’: Why We Need More Than a Call to Action We’ve all heard it before. “Put on Christ.”“Be holy as He is holy.”“Walk in purpose.”“Live by faith.” Beautiful, powerful, life-giving calls to action. But if we’re being honest, most of us are sitting here wondering… but HOW? It’s like being handed a…
Why 80% Fail Their New Year’s Resolutions & How to Beat the Odds
It’s almost the middle of February. You probably started out 2025 with a determination and focus that you thought would carry through the year. However, according to a 2022 Forbes article, roughly 80% of people quit their New Year’s resolutions by February. 80%! That’s a huge number, yet not surprising. What if we simply changed…
How to Embrace Your Identity as God’s Masterpiece: Practical Steps and Biblical Truths
Do you ever feel like life’s just a big paint-by-numbers picture, and somehow, you keep using the wrong colors? But here’s the good news: God is inviting you to be His masterpiece. Yes, you! Right now, as you are—messy, colorful, and wonderfully unfinished. God’s Masterpiece in the Making In Ephesians 2:10 (NIV), Paul says, “For…
Can You See the Beauty in Life?
Life can be challenging. We face trials, uncertainties, and moments where the weight of the world seems unbearable. Yet, even in the darkest seasons, life can also be beautiful. The Bible offers us a perspective that helps us uncover this beauty—a perspective rooted in faith, hope, and the assurance of God’s love. Recognizing Beauty in…
Master Your Mind: Overcome Negative Thinking With Biblical Principles
What Does That Even Mean? Let’s Talk About Mindset Let’s be real for a second: what does it actually mean to “have the mind of Christ”? Even if we know the concept in theory, how does it show up in our everyday lives? If you’re someone who leans toward negative thinking, your thoughts might be…
Happy New Year in this 2025 Season
Shift from Resolutions to Resolve: Setting the Tone for 2025 Well, you made it through 2024, and now it’s time to step into 2025—a new year, a fresh season, and the life God designed for you. Sounds familiar, right? Like the resolutions we’ve all made before. But let me ask: if you want something different,…
