Hi friend, Our family just returned from our annual beach vacation — what a blessing. I treasure this time deeply. We don’t do much on vacation except relax, play in the water, walk, read, talk, share meals, and eat ice cream (and as many Oreos as I’m willing to buy!). Honestly, I think we ate more eggs than Oreos this year. Many years ago, dear friends invited us to be part of their beach tradition. At the time, we couldn’t have afforded our own rental, so we were grateful —

June 1, 2025 –– Hello, friend! It’s hard to believe June is already here. I’m grateful to share that I’ve reached a 35-day streak of reading my Bible, spending quiet time, and praying before touching my phone each morning.I used to think my difficulty focusing was just part of “this stage of life.” But I’m realizing much of it had to do with how much I let my smartphone shape my attention. My screen time is now down to five hours a day—which is actually pretty good for someon

May 1, 2025 –– Hello friend! It was a privilege to experience the Respond Women’s Retreat at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters this past...

Apr 1, 2025 –– A Prayerful Rhythm Today, I feel prompted to share a perspective on prayer that has been deeply meaningful in my life. Since around 2001, I’ve followed the prayer pattern of Moms in Prayer, an international organization I discovered when my firstborn, Miriam, was in elementary school. Their approach to prayer has become a foundational part of my life, and the prayer guides I share are modeled after their beautiful pattern. This week, I was so encouraged to stum

Mar 1, 2025 –– Hey, friend! As a real estate agent, I often receive “gifts” from sellers—things they no longer need as they prepare to...