Hey, Sweet Reader, Last Friday, I was putting together this newsletter with grandkids filling my house—laughter and interruptions everywhere. And somehow… I completely forgot to include the link to my latest blog post. Real life, right? That’s just how my days look sometimes, and I know many of yours do too. During my time with Jesus this week, one particular passage met me right where I am and wouldn’t let go: “Behold, I will do a new thing,Now it shall spring forth;Shall you not know it?I...
3 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I'm writing to you, surrounded by the happy chaos of excited grandkids waiting to spend time with me. Life doesn't get any better than that, does it?! This new year has started in full swing for me. Life is beautifully full between ministry work, time with the grandkids, baking bread for hungry people (you know how that goes 😉), and trying—trying—to keep the house from spinning into complete chaos. In the middle of all that, I came across a statement this week that stopped me in...
3 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Sweet Reader, I hope this finds you growing closer to Jesus as January unfolds. It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through the month—these days seem to move faster than we expect. This new year has started in full swing for me. Life is beautifully full between ministry work, time with the grandkids, baking bread for hungry people (you know how that goes 😉), and trying—trying—to keep the house from spinning into complete chaos. In the middle of all that, I came across a statement...
7 days ago • 2 min read
Hi ladies, Can you believe the first week of 2026 is already behind us? It always amazes me how quickly time moves—blink, and we’re talking about Christmas again. Maybe your decorations are already packed away (mine came down the Saturday after New Year’s), or maybe they’re still quietly twinkling in the corner. Either way, the turn of the year has a way of stirring things in our hearts. For some, the new year arrives gently. For others, it carries grief, change, or the ache of what’s been...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Sweet Reader,It's hard to believe Christmas is over and today is New Year's Eve! I hope you have a Blessed New Year and that the resources I'm sharing with you today will help prepare you for the year God has in store for you.Christmas looks different for each of us. For some, it’s filled with joy; for others, it carries the weight of loss and longing. When a loved one is missing, even a beautiful day can feel tender and sad. This is why Jesus came—to step into our broken places with...
23 days ago • 1 min read
Merry Christmas, sweet Reader, I’ll be stepping fully offline from December 21–31 to rest, be present with my family, and prepare my heart for the new year. During this time, I won’t be sharing devotionals, interacting in Jesus Journaling, sending emails, or responding to messages. Thank you for your grace and understanding. I’m so grateful for you and look forward to reconnecting in January. “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10 I hope your Christmas is filled with peace and joy,...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Sweet Reader, Do you ever feel like trusting God is less like a gentle step forward and more like a leap of faith? Almost like you’re standing on the edge of a wide chasm, praying His arms really are there to catch you? Life has this way of twisting and turning in directions we never expected. And honestly?Most of it isn’t easy. Some seasons are downright hard. While I was reading and writing out the verses for our Christmas Bible Reading Plan (you are doing it with me, right?) I found...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey Sweet Reader, 🎄Are you feeling the December squeeze? I don’t know about you, but December tends to frazzle and unravel me if I’m not careful. The days feel full, the lists get long, and even the normal tasks somehow feel heavier this time of year. That’s exactly why I’m so passionate about having a simple plan for December. There are two things that I’ve found incredibly helpful in creating Christmas Calm: Starting each day with Jesus When I begin with Scripture and a moment to breathe in...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey Sweet Reader, 🎄Does December Frazzle You? I don’t know about you, but December tends to frazzle and unravel me if I’m not careful. The days feel full, the lists get long, and even the normal everyday tasks somehow feel heavier this time of year. That’s exactly why I’m so passionate about having a simple plan for December. There are two things that I’ve found incredibly helpful in creating Christmas Calm: Starting each day with Jesus When I begin with Scripture and a moment to breathe in...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read