Bonus Book Review: Habits of the Household, by Justin Whitmel Earley

As a mom, my primary goal in raising my children is that they know and love the Lord—not superficially, but with all of their hearts, minds, and souls. I pray that they ...

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Quotable || Joy

“Being Irish, he had an abiding sense of tragedy, which sustained him through temporary periods of joy.” ~ William Butler Yeats ...

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Searching for Enough (March Verse—Psalm 92:1-5)

I’m part of a Women’s Bible Study this year called Faithful in the Mess. It’s a fitting title for this study on individuals in the book of Genesis, whose lives were indeed ...

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Quick Lit + March 2024

I have a range of books for you today, from mystery and romance to history, fantasy/horror, and a classic that I adored. Let’s get right to the reviews! MIDDLE GRADE Trixie Belden ...

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Quotable || Peace

“God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there. There is no such thing.” ~ C. S. Lewis ...

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Baby #4 Is a . . .

Hi friends! I’m popping in from my week-long blog break with a fun announcement! We got our tests results from my chromosomal bloodwork last week and the very BEST news is that ...

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Lately || February 2024

It may be the shortest month, but this February felt long—partly for good reasons (a fun trip at the start of the month) and partly for not-so-good ones (pregnancy malaise combined with ...

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What I Learned This Winter About Blessings, Loss, and My Own Best Practices

I have been reflecting on what I’ve been learning in posts like this one for ten years—almost since the inception of this blog. Often the lessons come easily to me, leaping out ...

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Quotable || Patience

“Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet.” ~ Jean-Jacques Rousseau ...

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28 Amazing Attributes of God to Cherish

I’ve been in a funk lately, with my moods and my energy not where I’d like them to be. Culture would tell me it’s time for some “me time” and self-pampering, and ...

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