I’ve been on a quest to deepen my prayer life and cultivate a Christ-centered family culture. An important part of this journey has been finding a quiet, comfortable, and distraction-free space to pray. I’ve tried various spots, but nothing seemed quite right – until I remembered the movie War Room (1), where the main character…

As a Christian parent, you want your family to be guided by a sense of purpose and direction that honors God. One powerful way to achieve this is by creating a family mission statement. A family mission statement is a written declaration of your family’s values, goals, and purpose. It serves as a guide for…

A Journey that Birthed Her + The Healer: Creating a Christ-Centered Family Culture As I sit down to write this, I’m filled with so much gratitude and love for my precious daughter, Adriya. Her neurodiversity has brought a depth and richness to our lives that I never could have imagined. One of Adriya’s most remarkable…

As I wandered through the breathtaking Calistoga Petrified Forest, I found myself mesmerized by the ancient trees, frozen in time. The process of petrification, which occurs when mineral-rich water replaces the organic matter of buried tree trunks, is a remarkable testament to the power of transformation. In Calistoga, this process unfolds over thousands of years,…

As I’ve recently committed to incorporating prayer, meditation, and walking into my daily routine, I’ve discovered a profound sense of joy and connection with nature. One of my favorite experiences is walking with my husband and our dog, leaving our phones behind, and meandering through our neighborhood without a plan or path in mind. These…

Today, something unexpected and wonderful happened. We were enjoying a sunny afternoon at our kids’ favorite park when, out of the blue, our little ones decided to turn our ordinary day into an extraordinary one. They concocted a plan, and before we knew it, they had transformed our casual outing into a makeshift wedding ceremony….