Braylen is three today, and motherhood has taught me lessons I never expected — from releasing mom guilt to learning my child’s ever-changing personality. Parenting isn’t about perfection but grace, growth, and trusting God through every stage. Here are the reflections and biblical principles anchoring my journey.

Parenting comes with its ups and downs, just like anything else in life. Some seasons feel like you’ve finally figured it out. You’re growing, learning, thriving. The routines are flowing, the schedules are scheduled, and everything seems to be running like a well-oiled machine. And then… one day it’s not. That’s where I found myself. For the first time in my parenting journey, I didn’t just want a break, I needed  one. Not a few hours. Not a quick Target run or coffee alone. I’m talking...

There’s something new God has been teaching me in this season: embracing where He’s leading me, even in the areas where I once resisted Him. For a long time, reading certain parts of the Bible intimidated me. I would open the pages, read a few verses, and feel like I wasn’t fully comprehending what I was reading. And because of that, I sometimes avoided diving deeper into certain books of the Bible. But eventually I had to confront a simple truth: I cannot truly know God or understand His...