Tires, Nails, and Jesus: When You Don't Know How to Fix It christian encouragement faith habits trusting god Oct 27, 2026

When life hands you a problem you don't know how to fix

My husband borrowed my minivan to go to the airport and go...

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Sleepovers, Birthdays, and Jesus: Faith in the Chaos christian encouragement faith habits Feb 02, 2026

Last night our house was full of twelve-year-olds.

Sleeping bags everywhere. Loud laughter bounced off the walls. ...

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Scarves, Sunshine, and Jesus: The Light of Christ christian encouragement faith habits Jan 26, 2026

One thing I love about Southern California winters is the chaos of outfits. We’ll see one person bundled in a full...

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Mittens, Mugs, and Jesus: The God Who Holds You christian encouragement faith habits Jan 19, 2026

I grew up in Michigan, where mittens were basically a survival tool. You couldn’t leave the house without them — u...

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Snowflakes, Snow Cones, and Jesus: Created on Purpose christian encouragement faith habits Jan 12, 2026

Growing up in Michigan, winter meant snowstorms so big the world stopped — school closed, the neighborhood kids di...

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Your Word of the Year: A Simple Faith Habit for a New Beginning christian encouragement faith habits spiritual growth Jan 05, 2026

Happy New Year!

Every January, I ask God for one simple word — a word that will shape my prayers, stretch my faith, ...

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