'Round Our Hearth
Learning something new as an adult can feel uncomfortable—but it’s also one of the best gifts we can give ourselves. In this post, I share my journey of embracing the role of “beginner” again, from blogging to gardening to joining Vets on the Farm here in Spokane. Being a beginner comes with challenges—like self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the temptation to rush progress—but it also opens the door to growth, resilience, and fresh purpose. Whether you’re starting a new hobby, career, or season of life, this post will encourage you to face the unknown with patience, humor, and faith. Because being a beginner isn’t failure—it’s the start of a new chapter, and God’s grace covers us every step of the way.
Back-to-school season often brings mom guilt—wondering if we’ve done enough, signed up for the right activities, or helped our kids belong. But mom guilt doesn’t have the final say. In this post, I share our military family’s story of starting at a new school, the emotions that come with it, and the truths God used to remind me of His grace. If you’re a mom wrestling with back-to-school stress, transitions, or letting go, this is a reminder that God’s grace meets us right where we are.
Waiting is never easy—but God often does His deepest work in us during the seasons of delay. In this post, I share what I’m learning about patience, trust, and hope while waiting on God’s timing. With scripture encouragement and real-life reflections, this is a reminder that “not yet” doesn’t mean “never.”
30 days in, one broken tractor shear pin and a Frankenstein brush hog, 9 cuddling chicks and LOTS of dirty under our nails and new callouses in our palms. Our first month on the property has been equal parts grit and grace. From tractor troubles to deer-sized buffet raids on our little orchard it’s been an interesting learning curve. Come see what we’ve accomplished, what’s tested our patience and what’s next on our little property.
Feeling worn out from doing good? You’re not alone. In this encouraging reflection on Galatians 6:9, we’re talking perseverance, patience, and why rest days are biblical. Let’s keep planting seeds—even when the fruit feels far off.
What do sawdust, stubborn screws, and a half-finished chicken coop have in common?
A surprising amount of spiritual insight. In this post, I’m sharing five unexpected faith lessons I learned while turning an old shed into a home for our future flock. From measuring twice to dropping the drill bit (again), come see how God shows up in the grit, the grind, and the grace of getting it done—slowly.
This week, we spent a lot of time walking the land—watching where the sun rises and sets, tracking the breeze, and getting a feel for how the seasons might impact us here in the Pacific Northwest. After years of dreaming, we’re finally standing on the land God provided, and there’s an undeniable sense of responsibility in that.
There’s also a strong temptation to rush in and do all the things.
Step into this week’s post with me as we discovery that not all projects are as simple as. they may first appear.
Have you ever been praised for “doing it all,” but secretly felt like you were barely holding it together?
Have you chased dreams, managed dinner, wiped tears, changed diapers, answered emails, and still laid in bed wondering if it was enough?
Our culture loves the Wonder Woman Mom and celebrates hustle and grind—but is that really biblical?
Just the other day, Luke and I were daydreaming together, and we agreed that we wanted to start off on the right foot with this property. Before we set up a single bed, before we put toilet paper in bathrooms, before our first meal – we want to ask God’s blessing on the home and property and dedicate it to God’s purpose.
Join me this week as we explore the 9 verses we will be praying over our new home. Whether you’re stepping into a brand-new home or simply feeling called to rededicate the space you already have, these Scriptures offer a beautiful foundation to invite God’s presence into your household. You don’t need a formal ceremony or a perfect setting—just a willing heart and a desire to align your home with His will.
It’s easy to eat out every night, and the kids would prefer it since it feels like a treat. But there’s a real problem with relying on restaurants every day. Not only is it unhealthy, but it’s also expensive. Join me this week as we explore some ways we have been saving money on food while living in a hotel.
There’s something about old cookbooks that feels like home. The kind you find tucked away in an old thrift store, pages stained with oil and filled with elegant cursive in the margins. These books weren’t just cookbooks – they were love letters to family life, scribbled in shorthand. The recipes inside weren’t just instructions, they were traditions, love and memories.
Overwhelmed by chaos and mom guilt? Learn how to break the guilt cycle and embrace God’s grace with practical faith-filled tips for weary moms. Discover biblical truth, encouragement, and a gentle reminder: you don’t have to be perfect to be loved.
Moving your family—especially as a military mom—brings a whirlwind of emotions. In this post, I share 6 practical, faith-based tips for moving with kids: from honest conversations and routine safeguards to “see-you-later” farewell parties and giving children ownership of the process. Lean into Scripture (Psalm 34:18, Matthew 11:28) and walk through your next PCS with peace, presence, and confidence.
Moving can be chaotic—but it doesn’t have to steal your peace. These tips for moving, inspired by Luke 10:41, will help military families stay grounded and organized during a big transition.
In this post, I get real about inheriting a 400-sq-ft garden I wasn’t ready for—and how God turned that reluctant patch into my spiritual classroom. Between dizzying migraines, late-night YouTube deep dives, and a clear Word from the Lord (“Steward what I’ve given you”), I learned three life-changing truths about patience, preparation, and the power of tiny, faithful steps. If you’re stuck in a “waiting room” season or itching to see your own dreams take root, join me for honest storytelling, scripture encouragement (Matthew 25:21; Romans 8:25), and a simple 3-step plan to get growing right where you are.
In this post, I explain the meaning behind “Graceful Hearth” and what I hope it will come to mean to you as well. Be prepared, you may be motivated to subscribe after this!
