What does it look like to live out Emmanuel, God with us? Here's a sweet story of a Mary that showed me how to live this out with her life.

Ever feel like the holidays are too much? Me too. Here are some kind reminders that I created for my heart in hopes they encourage you too.

When I can't quiet my heart, I allow the words of others to be my calming prayer. Here is a favorite to turn to in the busy seasons.

As we head into the holidays, here are 14 encouraging practices. We all need reminding of good things, starting within each of us.

When I can't sleep, I think of Psalm 23. As we head into the season ahead, here's your invitation to discover it's renewing calm once again.

My heart is longing for light right now. As I share this, I'm reminding myself that we can always share the light right where we are.

What's your calling? I wish I knew with certainty. Here are three questions I'm considering to answer that question.

Psalm 27 sounded like a scripture you might frame or embroider on a pillow. Now, I see it as a battle-tested anthem for wilderness seasons.

Failure stinks. Or does it? Recently I was reminded that failure might be the fastest route to the best version of me. Here's my story.

Could average be your superpower? When it comes to changing the world for God, ordinary may be just the thing.

Where do you see Jubilee in your life? Here's a story about the rare Alabama Jubilee and an invitation to enjoy more of God's Jubilee daily.

How's your Maycember going? May is more than ever like December now, minus the cookies. Here's what's good around here.

Rest is something I know is good for me, but I'm not good at practicing. Here are a few gentle reminders to encourage more restful living.

Winter is meant for puttering - a little of this and that. Especially perusing a few good books - here are my winter favs.

Wrapping up the year with a post on Merry vs. Happy Christmas and all the ways you celebrate. Plus my dad's Puerto Rican Egg Nog recipe.

Sharing the words, "come over" is a sweet opportunity to connect. Here's a favorite story about the impact of these two little words.

Sometimes it's easy to ask for what you need when it's simple stuff. Matters of the heart are a harder ask. Here's my story.

Do you ever feel like quitting? Me too. This was my "quitting day" story and the best advice for what I did next.

What do you do for no good reason? Here's the story of my mother's massive cookbook collection and why I couldn't bear to part with it.

This week marks the last fall back to school for me. Here are three things I'm doing to honor the milestone it is.