First Mother’s Day Without My Mom: Faith, Grief, and Gratitude

This Mother’s Day feels different. Heavier. Holier. A little quieter. A little more tender. It’s the first Mother’s Day without my mom, and the absence is profoundly felt. She passed away just four days after Mother’s Day last year. Her absence still feels surreal. I find myself reaching for the phone to tell her something…

Sunday Devotional: Starting the Week with Jesus

“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”— Matthew 6:33 (NIV) Reflection: The rhythm of modern life is relentless. By Sunday evening, our minds are already racing with to-do lists, calendar alerts, and the pressure to perform. Culture whispers—sometimes shouts—that our worth is tied…

Friday Scripture: Grace for What’s Left Undone

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV) Devotional Thought There’s something about a Friday that feels both freeing and frustrating. Today, we give ourselves grace for what’s left undone. On one hand, the weekend is here — a break from the routines, a…

Motherhood in Every Season: Finding God’s Grace in the Changing Roles

There’s a quiet, sacred moment I’ll never forget. I had just brought my daughter home from the hospital — a brand-new mother holding a brand-new life. I sat on the edge of my bed, cradling her tiny body in my arms. The house was quiet. My husband was at work, and it was just me…

Permission to Rest: Finding Balance by Trusting God with Your Work and Your Rest

At the end of a long week, when your body aches and your mind is tired, you sit down to finally rest — and guilt creeps in, as if you need permission to truly unwind and relax. Perhaps, it’s time to give yourself the permission to rest. “Shouldn’t I be doing something?”“There’s so much still…

A Tale of Two Testings: Finding Victory Where It Matters Most

Temptation. It comes quietly, like a whisper in the garden. Or it storms in, like wind across a wilderness. From Eden to the desert, Scripture paints two vivid pictures of testing—and they couldn’t be more different. One ends in failure and exile.The other, in faithfulness and divine victory. Let’s take a walk through these two…

How Caring for Creation Can Strengthen Your Faith

There’s something about gardening that quiets my soul. For me, it’s like a spa day—restful, grounding, and deeply renewing. But more than that, it draws me closer to God. The soil becomes sacred ground, and every seed a symbol of His faithfulness. Gardening isn’t just a peaceful pastime or a way to fill your kitchen…