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Our church began the year with something beautiful —21 days of prayer and fasting. Starting January, every weekday morning at 7:00, people gathered at church or joined online to pray together. I loved the idea. I loved the intention. I loved the invitation. But if I’m honest…our family schedule looks nothing like quiet mornings at church. It looks more like this: Alarm at 6:00. Lay in bed ten more minutes. Wake kids one by one. Breakfast. Let dogs out. Pack backpacks. Look fo

A friend asked me how I built such an open relationship with my children. The other day, a friend asked me a question that stopped me in my tracks: “How do you have such a good relationship with your kids? How do they just… tell you everything?” The question came after one of those moments only moms understand. My daughter was openly sharing something deeply embarrassing — the kind of thing that would make many parents cringe or immediately shut it down. I didn’t flinch. I di

By Hannah If I’m being honest, I’ve never felt like I’ve fully “arrived” at anything. Not as a mom. Not as a creative. Not even in my faith. And maybe that’s the whole point. I’m a mom of two, a wife, and someone who spends her days somewhere between church work, creative projects, and trying to keep up with everyday life. Some days feel full and beautiful. Other days feel scattered and hard. Most days are a mix of both. I love creating. I love building things that help famil

(Not Just Entertain Minds) There’s something powerful about a good story. The kind that pulls your child inThe kind they think about long after the last pageThe kind that quietly shapes how they see courage, truth, and what it means to follow w hat is good. As pa rents, we’re often careful about what our kids watch, but what they read matters just as much. A Little Personal Story My daughter is 10, and lately I’ve noticed she’s finally starting to enjoy reading more and mor

Recently, my daughter was talking about an upcoming trip with friends. Excitement filled the conversation until she added a quiet concern: "What if drama happens?" My heart skipped a beat. A little backstory — and I apologize in advance to all my friends who know me well. I tend to write about what I know, and sometimes that means writing about you. But that usually just means I love you, and whatever is on my heart feels important enough to share. We have this sweet traditio

At first glance, it sounded compelling. But then I started digging. Two hours later I had gone down quite the rabbit hole. And honestly? It turned out to be a really helpful reminder about something I think parents today need to talk about with their kids: learning how to fact check information. The Internet Is a Candy Bowl of Information We live in a world where information comes at us constantly. Everyone is sharing something: news predictions theories shocking headlines dr

The Powerful Connection Between the Cross and the Passover Lamb Every year during Holy Week, Christians remember three important moments: the Last Supper on Maundy Thursday, the crucifixion on Good Friday, and the resurrection on Easter Sunday. But one neat detail in the Gospel story often goes unnoticed: Jesus was crucified during the Jewish festival of Passover. The connection actually begins the night before the cross, when Jesus shared a Passover meal with His disciples.

Cable crawls, phone alerts, and social-media clips mean our children can sometimes stumble onto disturbing news before we even know a story has broken. Headlines about conflict, hostages, violence, or government decisions can raise big questions for young minds. How do we help children process these things in a way that is honest, age-appropriate, and rooted in faith? Below are some Christ-centered ideas to help guide conversations with children while reminding them of a st