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Cultivating Peace Before the Holiday Chaos Hits
If I’m being honest, I’ve been running on empty a lot lately. Like double-decker, struggle-bus levels of soul-deep exhaustion and despair. And the mere thought of the holiday chaos quietly creeping in causes a mental spiral that does nothing but distract and delay. Between the never-ending to-do lists, my full-time job, PTO responsibilities, mom-life, and…
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How to Quit Hustling and Reset Your Rhythms with What Matters Most
My mind often thinks I can do more than my body is capable of, and it’s infuriating. When I pack my schedule to the brim with all the things, my body claps back and says, “Whoa, girl. Simmer down!” My husband has called me overzealous since the beginning of our relationship 18 years ago. And…
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Cultivating a Grateful Heart Amidst the Chaos of Working Motherhood
It was one of those mornings—one of those mornings that make you question if you’re even remotely equipped for this life of balancing work and family. We were up before the alarm clock went off, but somehow everyone was running late. Spilled milk, laundry lay forgotten, and every tiny thing seemed to pile up, demanding…
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Kindness Starts at Home: Teaching Children Through Example
As we step into September, our focus shifts to a powerful and transformative Fruit of the Spirit: kindness. In a world that can often feel hurried and disconnected, kindness serves as a gentle reminder of the love and compassion we are called to extend to one another. This month, we embrace kindness not just as…
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Finding Freedom in Joy: A Biblical Perspective for Worn Out Moms
As busy moms, we juggle countless responsibilities daily. Between work deadlines, school pickups, and managing a household, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Amid this busyness, finding joy can seem like an elusive goal. However, the Bible offers a pathway to true, lasting joy that can set us free from the weight of our…
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Pursuing Peace Under Pressure: 7 Guiding Principles for Working Moms
In today’s fast-paced world, balancing the demands of work, home, and faith is unrealistic, especially for working moms. The pressures of deadlines, family responsibilities, and the desire to live out one’s faith authentically can create a whirlwind of stress and often leads to burnout if we aren’t careful. However, amidst this chaos, it is possible…
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God’s Peace: Defined
As a wife and mom of three kids seven and under working full-time outside the home, peace seems unattainable at best or, at worst, a mythical fabrication spread to give women like me a false sense of hope. However, as a Christian woman who was raised in the Church and has witnessed God’s provision, protection,…
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Three Tips to Stay Sane This Summer
🌞 Ready or not, summer is here! If you’re like me, you might be in shock that May is almost over and the hustle hasn’t slowed down one bit. Between work, kids, end-of-year events, and planning family activities, it’s a whirlwind! 🌪️ But don’t worry, you’re not alone. Let’s survive this summer together! 💪
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Spring into Faithfulness
When I think about faithfulness, I think about the bulbs in my garden that are beginning to bloom. All winter they have laid dormant underground in the dark just waiting for the day to come that their leaves can start peeking through the soil and mulch. I knew they were there yet I did not…
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3 Ways to Show Love to Others
Happy Valentine’s Day, friends! My family has been fighting off all kinds of winter bugs so I’m a little behind on my writing. Valentine’s Day is the perfect day to talk about relationships and what we need to do to maintain happy, healthy relationships. While some feel today is a Hallmark holiday, others use it…