Why Your Home Needs More Than Good Intentions Home is holy ground. It’s where faith is lived, not just talked about. It’s where character is shaped, forgiveness is practiced, tears fall, joy rises, and family life unfolds in real time. But most families don’t drift naturally toward peace, intentionality, or spiritual growth. Without direction, homes often default to stress, survival mode, and emotional overload. That’s why creating a Family Rule of Life matters. What Is a Family Rule of Life? A Rule of Life isn’t a list of strict rules or expectations. The word “rule” comes from regula —...
Running Your Household Like Jesus
January 12, 2026 in Devotionals, Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, Raising Kids
Why Your Home Needs More Than Good Intentions Home is holy ground. It’s where faith is lived, not just talked about. It’s where character is shaped, forgiveness is practiced, tears fall, joy rises, and family life unfolds in real time. But most families don’t drift naturally toward peace, intentionality, or spiritual growth. Without direction, homes often default to stress, survival mode, and emotional overload. That’s why creating a Family Rule of Life matters. What Is a Family Rule of Life? A Rule of Life isn’t a list of strict rules or expectations. The word “rule” comes from regula —...
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Becoming Somebody’s Miracle: A New Year of Intentional Kindness
January 5, 2026 in Devotionals, Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & HeartEvery year, we talk about becoming “better versions” of ourselves. We set goals, make plans, and try to craft a life that feels meaningful. But as I listened to “Somebody’s Miracle” by Brian Free & Assurance, a different kind of goal stirred in my...
Setting Goals With God for the New Year
December 29, 2025 in Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & Family Life, Faith & HeartThe last week of the year can feel like standing in a doorway—one hand holding everything you’ve just walked through, and the other reaching for what’s ahead. If you’re in the sandwich generation or caregiving for aging parents, your year might have felt less...
Losing the Holiday Spirit: Finding Hope When One Season Feels Too Heavy
December 8, 2025 in Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & Family Life, Faith & Heart, Family Life, HolidaysThe holidays don’t always come wrapped in twinkling lights and warm cinnamon scents. Occasionally they sneak in quietly, settling over us like a heavy blanket we didn’t ask for. This year, maybe you’re grieving the way things used to be. Maybe your family rhythm...
The Hidden Ministry of Caregiving
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Finding Joy in the Mundane
November 10, 2025 in Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & Family Life, Faith & HeartThe Same God in the Ordinary The same God who positioned Esther in a palace “for such a time as this” and who anointed David in a pasture long before he wore a crown is still at work — even in the quiet, ordinary...
When Circumstances Get in the Way of Drawing Closer to God
September 22, 2025 in Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & HeartHave you ever noticed that the closer you try to draw near to God, the more life seems to fall apart? Maybe the moment you commit to reading your Bible daily, unexpected busyness fills your mornings. Or when you decide to start praying consistently,...
Finding Peace
October 30, 2022 in Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & Heart, Family Life“Meditation means letting go of our baggage, letting go of all the pre-rehearsed stories and inner-dialogue that we’ve grown so attached to.” – Andy Puddicombe It’s been hard for me to focus – and remain focused – since late spring. Since my hospital...
My Morning Routine
September 5, 2022 in Encouragement & Prayer, Family LifeA man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive. – Pearl Bailey I thrive on structure and schedules. My life has...