Taking Down the Christmas Tree and Finding Rest in January Taking down the Christmas tree and putting away all of the decorations is always a little depressing. All that’s left, it seems, are early nightfalls and quiet evenings. That 5 pm sunset feels much darker without the twinkling of Christmas lights, doesn’t it? January can feel …
For me, wellness has never been about chasing a certain look. It’s been about stewardship, discipline, and showing up consistently in a way that honors God and supports the life He’s called me to live. Over the years, I’ve learned that the right routines — and the right tools — remove unnecessary barriers. That includes …
Happy New Year, beauties! While everyone else is talking about the goals they’re setting and the hustle they’re stepping into, I want to invite you into something different — something gentler, wiser, and far more beautiful. Instead of insisting on our plans for the new year, what if we surrendered them to God? The truth …
December always brings a mix of joy, nostalgia, and unfortunately, also a fair amount of stress. At home, the season feels delightful. I love the traditions I grew up with, like the memory of my father taking our family to pick out a live Christmas tree. Every year, when I get my own tree, the …
When I think about what it means to have a heart full of thanks, I picture slowing down long enough to count the blessings I already have — instead of focusing too much on what I don’t. Gratitude, for me, is remembering to thank God for the things I often take for granted — like …
When I talk about “inner beauty,” I’m not talking about the latest trend or a perfect Instagram feed. I’m talking about the invisible kind of beauty: the peace, confidence, grace, and love that springs from being rooted in Christ. It’s the kind of beauty that lasts. I am inviting you to spend just one week …
In a world that teaches us to polish what others can see — to perfect the image, the wardrobe, the smile — it can be hard to remember what’s actually important. While outward beauty may turn heads, it’s inner beauty that truly leaves a lasting impression, and it’s what God loves most. The kind of …
When I think of September, I’m reminded of going back to school. I’d eagerly look forward to the new year — fresh notebooks, new routines — only to find the novelty wearing off after a couple of weeks. That’s how fall often felt when I lived in Michigan. When the air turned crisp, I pulled …
Here in Los Angeles, a natural disaster can happen at any time. We saw that in January when devastating wild fires swept through and destroyed many communities. But it has been the Hurricane Katrina Anniversary documentaries that have reminded me again of how important it is to prepare for emergencies. The timing is perfect: September …
“I planted, Apollos watered, but God [all the while] was causing the growth.” – 1 Corinthians 3:6 AMP Most of the time when I read these verses, I think about being the one who plants or waters in someone else’s life. But recently, God reminded me of a time when I was on the other …
