In a world that constantly pushes us to speed up, to multitask, and to cram our schedules with commitments, there's an often-overlooked...

In relationships, there often comes a moment when we're called to set aside our own preferences for the greater good of those we love....

To my daughters, I see you. I see how you tackle challenges and struggles. At times, you persist, showing an inner determination. At...

Last month, my husband and I took a quick trip to Arizona in search of sunshine and warmer weather. It's become somewhat of a tradition...

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. One dark night in the church basement during a Bible study, I was pregnant with...

As the winter high school sports season nears its end, the excitement steadily builds with each passing day, signaling the onset of the...

Back in high school, I had a job as a cashier at our local grocery store. One afternoon, as my shift was coming to an end, I glanced...

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Each week, I set aside time to pull my thoughts together for this blog, a...

I had just started my new teaching position, and with classes set to begin on Tuesday after the Labor Day weekend. I made my way to the...

As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I remember lying on a cot in the principal’s office. She asked if I was ready to...

Surrender sounds simple, but living it out is a daily struggle. Even faithful believers throughout history wrestled with wandering — and returning again to Jesus.

Winter. While my husband anticipates snowmobiling and ice fishing, I long for the warmth of summer—morning runs and afternoons by the pool.

My senior year of high school, our football team had just faced a tough loss in postseason play. Driving my friends back from the game in...

During my college journey, I decided to transfer to the University of Minnesota as a sophomore. Coincidentally, two girls from my...

In the middle of my jam-packed day off, it all begins at 5:00 AM. I grab my Bible, gulp down some much-needed coffee, and dive into a...

Cleaning my house recently led to a surprising  and disturbing discovery as I moved the couch—revealing a collection of food, dirt, and...

Christmas Eve is filled with anticipation. In my childhood, I'd incessantly plead with my mom to open a gift during the day, often with...

When I was 8 months pregnant, we went on a double date with friends who had recently acquired a new truck. Despite my relatively active...

Growing up, I treasured the close bond with my cousin; our families participated in a variety of activities together, including camping,...

First comes love, then comes marriage, and perhaps a baby in the baby carriage – or not. Life's order is sometimes not a straight line.