I don’t know about you, but I am the type of person who can binge a book if it’s good. I finally picked up A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR), and now I can officially say this review is coming straight from someone who read 2,896 pages in two and a half weeks. I know, because my Kindle politely informed me. And while part of me wonders if this is what a nervous breakdown looks like, the other part of me is just…happy. Happy to be lost in something.Happy to remember what it feels like to want to stay up late.Happy to have something that’s just mine. Want to know a…

Life has felt a little upside down lately, and these are the 3 things helping me stay sane in the chaos. From books to Fizz to a whole lot of prayer, this list isn’t glamorous—but it’s real. And right now, real is exactly what I need. Let me set the scene: J was working 14–16 hour shifts every day for nearly three weeks straight (with one single day off). I was holding down the fort with our three kids, homeschooling, juggling softball tournaments, closing a real estate deal, and trying to remember if I’d eaten that day (I hadn’t). Cue the exhaustion. Cue the burnout. Cue the sore throat and body aches…

I’ve been hearing the story of Mary and Martha everywhere lately. In church. On podcasts. In random places I wasn’t even looking for it. And every time I do, I feel this little sting in my chest. At first, I was like, “Okay cool.” And then I was like, “…Wait. I think I’m Martha.” She’s the one buzzing around the house making sure everything is done—food made, table set, dishes done, floor mopped. And meanwhile? Mary is at Jesus’ feet, completely present. And Jesus doesn’t scold Mary for not helping. Instead, He gently reminds Martha that being with Him is the better thing. Cue the ouch. *But* He Didn’t Scold…

If you’ve ever felt like you’re not “praying right,” this one’s for you. I used to feel like I didn’t know how to pray. I thought I needed the right words, a quiet morning routine, or a list of verses ready to go. I thought prayer had to sound polished and poetic–like something I could never quite do “right.” But what I’ve learned over time is that God isn’t looking for polished. He’s just looking for me. I Don’t Pray the “Right” Way (And That’s Okay) If someone overheard my prayers, they might think I don’t know what I’m doing. I didn’t grow up in church–I stopped going when I…

Some days feel like they come at you fast. The baby’s crying, your toddler is melting down over the wrong cup, the homeschool lesson just completely derailed–and your husband’s working long hours or out of town. You’re juggling motherhood, work, homeschooling, and maybe even babysitting someone else’s baby (hey, I see you). In the middle of it all, you’e trying to hold on to your peace and not lose your mind by 9am. I’ve been there too.And when I can’t find quiet, I’ve learned to bring Scripture into the chaos.Here are 3 calming Bible verses that help me breathe, reset, and remember what matters–even in the messy moments. 1. Isaiah…

I used to think you had to wake up at 5am, drink green juice, and read your Bible for an hour straight to be “doing faith” right. Spoiler alert: I don’t do any of that. (Well I do have my greens juice, but that’s not at 5am and it’s definitely not before coffee.) I’m a leggings-and-graphic-tee-wearing mom of three who loves Jesus with her whole heart – but my days are loud, messy, and far from perfect. And I’ve finally made peace with that. What Faith Looks Like in This Season In this season of motherhood, my relationship with God doesn’t always look structured. It’s not always quiet. But it’s…