In talking to some of the people I know who are single, I’ve noticed many of them have developed a strong disgust toward marriage or...

The Fireworks and the Reminder It’s the 4th of July, and I’m sitting here listening to fireworks flutter through the sky near my house....

Just like the seasons shift, May has gently come to a close. From journaling through our reset to reflecting on what’s heavy and what’s...

Today’s prompt for the May journaling series is focused on what’s heavy on the heart. When I hear that phrase, my first thought is...

Isaiah 41:10-" Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you...

Today, during our homeschool lesson, my son and I read The Miller of the Dee , an old ballad about a humble miller who lived by the...

Dear J, I couldn’t wait to write to you today. I had the most amazing time with my children on Saturday. We spent hours outside, just...

Dear J, Over the past year, I’ve been on a journey to understand why I think the way I do. It’s been eye-opening, helping me see how my...

Dear J, It's the end of the week, and time is flying. Lately, I've been trying to wake up before 6 AM—but guess what? I don’t. My body...

Lessons in Letting Go In a past post, I mentioned how a previous relationship didn’t work out because we didn’t share the same core...

Dear J, It’s been a while since I’ve shared our recent intimate moments. This weekend was truly wonderful! I spent time with my immediate...

Year Seven: A Season of Growth The seventh year of my marriage marked a period of significant growth and self-discovery. I shed layers of...

From the moment we were conceived, we’ve been growing. We spent time developing in the womb, then entered the world and continued...

The Cycle of Love and Conflict I love you; I hate you; I don’t even think I want to date you Wait! I can relate to you, so now is a good...

Life Isn't Always an 'Energy Up' Moment Not every day in life feels like an "energy up" moment for me, and I believe many others feel the...

The Wisdom in Old Sayings Ever heard the old saying, "You must creep before you walk"? Growing up, this was a phrase my mom and older...

Dear Journal (Affectionately known as "J") I had to add “affectionately known as J” because my daughter was reading one of my entries and...

Trapped in a Cycle of Busyness Appointments, routines, deadlines, meetings, activities, events—the list never seems to end. These things...

Dear Journal, This weekend was indeed one to remember. Friday, in particular, stood out as the highlight. I started the day with my usual...

Mistakes Are Not Permanent No mistake we make is a forever-defining moment in our existence. It’s more like a breath—fleeting, temporary,...