God has been speaking loud enough for me to hear—or maybe I’m paying more attention. He’s been speaking truths that are both challenging...

Dreams Come in All Shapes and Sizes Some are as big and noble as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s, while others might feel more personal or...

This week, my heart is heavy with sadness over the tragic loss of a little boy. I grieve for his family and all who knew him and still...

A Christmas Break Reset This Christmas break has been longer than usual—an extra gift of time with my family. Since December 20th, we’ve...

Christmas is this week, and I recently asked my daughters three questions. Their answers reminded me of what makes this season so...

Last night, I sat in the school auditorium, surrounded by parents, grandparents, and friends, waiting for the winter band and choir...

Faith isn’t always loud—sometimes it’s about quietly standing firm and trusting God’s promises in every season.

Growing up, I would hear the word Advent  and see those fun calendars with the little doors, each hiding a piece of chocolate for the...

With Thanksgiving this week, I’ve been reflecting on all that has happened over the past year. There’s so much to be grateful for, and...

We all have those times when life feels heavy—when work, family, and personal commitments stack up, and stress slowly weaves its way into...

Sunday mornings are rough at our house. The pandemic, which brought the convenience of online church, created a new habit for us: no...

The fall season of high school sports is coming to a close, and with it comes the excitement of playoff season. I love watching young...

“Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and...

This race season, I had originally planned to run a full marathon in June. But constant muscle strains forced me to adjust my goals....

The other week, my daughters and I were soaking up the last bits of summer at the pool, one of our favorite perks of seasonal camping....

In marathon running, "hitting the wall" is when your body suddenly runs out of energy, leaving you fatigued and struggling to keep...

With the start of the school year, I've had to get creative about fitting in my runs. I love the cool stillness of the morning and...

A few weeks ago, I shared about spending 6 minutes in silence with God and feeling like I wasn’t hearing anything. Despite that, I've...

Back-to-school shopping was a multi-step process this year. Earlier this summer, I had a free day with my 7-year-old, and we tackled her...

In the morning, LORD, you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait expectantly. - Psalm 5:3 In my house,...