The Mental Load Nobody Talks About
The mental load is the invisible work of running a home. It never clocks out. And almost nobody talks about it.
Are You a Mary or a Martha?
Two sisters. One kitchen. One living room. And Jesus sitting right in the middle of it all. Most of us know exactly which one we are on any given Tuesday.
Taking Every Thought Captive
You cannot take your thoughts captive when you can't find them. A mind buried under the mental load doesn't have the margin to do this kind of spiritual work.
How I Finally Set Up a Home That Actually Works for My Life
I had been organizing my home for how it was supposed to look — not for how we actually live in it. There's a bigger difference than I expected.
I Don't Want Another Thing to Manage
There is a particular kind of tired that sets in when you realize your systems aren't working. This post isn't about adding more.
What Jesus Really Meant When He Spoke to Martha
Jesus wasn't scolding Martha when He said her name. He was calling her back. And there's a difference.
When You're Too Tired to Pray
There have been seasons of my life where I was too tired to pray. Not too busy — too tired. If you've ever been there, this post is for you.
Choosing What's Best
Life feels so busy, hectic, and chaotic. But Jesus tells us there is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it.
How to be a Woman Satan Fears
I believe women play such an important role in families. We are the glue that holds everyone and everything together. And that is exactly why the enemy targets us.
The Secret to Becoming Holy
Holiness does not come from trying harder. The secret is much more beautiful and much more accessible than most of us think.
How Can Marriage Last a Lifetime?
Make no mistake — the enemy does not want marriages to last. But God does. And He has given us everything we need to fight for ours.
The Power of Taming the Tongue
Have you ever said something and instantly regretted it? The book of James dedicates an entire passage to the importance of taming the tongue.
How to Express Anger Healthily
We all feel angry sometimes. It is how we handle our anger that matters. Neither expressing it hurtfully nor suppressing it entirely is healthy.
3 Powerful Books to Transform Your Marriage
In the times when my husband and I have hit bumps, these books were transformational for our marriage. I believe they can be for yours too.
How to Keep Faith During Life's Storms
When we are in a storm, we may not be able to see God or hear His voice. But He is there. How can we find God's love in the middle of it?
5 Practices for a More Peaceful Day
Our days are so rushed. From the moment we wake up until we lay our heads on our pillows, our minds are racing. But productive and peaceful don't have to be mutually exclusive.
The Secret to Living Powerfully
God has given us tremendous power. We have the power to live in prisons of our own creation and the power to set ourselves free.
How to Balance Mary and Martha
I have had trouble with balance my entire life. God keeps planting this passage in my heart, calling me to find more balance between the doing and the being.
The Truth About Self-Care
We hear about taking bubble baths and making time for self-care but do we really know what true self-care is? Maybe it is about honoring ourselves.
How to Conquer Your To-Do List When You're Drained
We have so many demands on our time. Here are my go-to practices when I just don't know where I'm going to find the energy.
5 Steps to a More Balanced Life
Living a balanced life seems nearly impossible, doesn't it? I promise you it is possible. There is a way to achieve that life of simple harmony and peace.