Tag: prayer
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Strong & Sure

Real talk, friend: God carried me through answered prayers and deep exhaustion in equal measure this year. As 2026 approaches, my simple prayer is: Lord, give me strength. If you’re hoping for fresh strength and endurance, you’re not alone. Read my latest post to encourage your heart, and share it with someone who can use…
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Twice the Kleenex

I knew it would happen. I just didn’t know how incredibly bittersweet it would be. “It” = riding another wave of change as our two oldest kiddos launch new chapters of their lives. When our daughter and older son were tiny tots with chubby cheeks in car seats, Joel and I would sometimes reflect, “They’re…
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Benediction

All January long, my hubby and I reflected in agreement: “This month has felt way longer than 31 days.” Indeed, this new year has arrived with a lot of chaos, distraction, and mass grief. Each day seems to bring something that feels like a whole lot of lot. Finding the balance of being informed about…