Motherhood didn’t come with a manual — just love, exhaustion, and a million questions. If I could sit with my younger self, the first-time mom version of me, I’d tell her she’s not failing… she’s learning. This letter is for her — and maybe for you too — the mama still finding her way through the beautiful, messy beginning. You’re doing better than you think.

This letter is for anyone who feels deeply this time of year and for those who find themselves feeling celebrated by flowers picked from the yard and hand-drawn cards. I’m sharing a piece of my own story, from the sweet chaos of raising little ones to the heartbreak of losing my husband while pregnant with our daughter. Mother’s Day has held both beauty and ache for me, and if it holds that for you too, I want you to know: you’re not alone.

We don’t just want our boys to grow up—we want them to grow upward, toward something true. Toward strength rooted in humility, leadership shaped by love, and courage grounded in Christ. In a world where so many voices are shouting for their attention, the quiet power of a good book—one that stirs their spirit, challenges their thinking, and points them to Jesus—can be a game changer.

These five books aren’t just about building better habits or learning to “be good.” They’re about forming character that lasts, and planting seeds of faith that grow long after the last page is turned. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to support your teen son’s spiritual walk, this list is for you.

It’s not the big changes that shape the heartbeat of a home—it’s the quiet, consistent habits.
In our house, with kids ranging from 9 to 15, life is full—messy, beautiful, and always moving. But over the years, I’ve discovered something: it’s the small rhythms that create the biggest difference. The gentle routines that keep the chaos in check, the subtle habits that anchor our days in peace and connection. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the pressure to overhaul everything, take a deep breath. You don’t need to change your whole life—just one small habit at a time. Here's what that looks like for us.

Living out our faith in a world that seems to move so fast can feel overwhelming at times. As a mom, I often wonder how to bring in biblical values into my home without it turning into a constant source of stress and sounding like I am preaching at my kids all day long. But I’ve come to realize that anchoring my home in faith isn’t rocket science…

We’ve all had those days. You know the ones… You wake up late, skip your quiet time… You scroll social media for five minutes and spiral into comparison…

The days where we’re off-center. We’re on the wheel, but we’re sliding and spinning out of control. And just like the clay, if we don’t get re-centered, we risk burnout. We risk breaking under the pressure.

Let’s talk about how to get through the holiday season—not just surviving it, but getting through it in a meaningful way. A holiday season that has nothing to do with our wallet and everything to do with our intentionality.

I don’t always have extra time on my hands, but I like to carve out special times when I can sit down with my books and jot down things that have been rolling around in my head and heart. And my future self is always thankful when I do!

Just like anything else in life, confidence is a learned skill. Here are three applicable tips on helping your kids build their confidence which will lead to better conversations, stronger connections, and assertive human beeings.

Sometimes life can feel like it is pulling at us in all different directions. from busy schedules full of activities and to-do lists to school projects and school books strewn about the table, not to mention the laundry and meals that need to be taken care of. These tips are good reminders that our children’s hearts are more important than our to-do-lists

“God has given us the opportunity to come alongside our children in their personal growth and help them develop the character of Christ” Let’s talk about the tools we have and how to use them in our daily home life.

Organize like a boss and set yourself up to win!

The first one is my favorite!

Because afternoon reading is always a good idea

There are certain things that are true for any home, regardless of country, state, language spoken, public schooled or homeschooled… Let’s jump into some truths I have found that can change our home life.

“My favorite way to read these books it to pair them together, reading them and taking some strong ideas from one and pairing them with strong ideas from another and creating our own family way of doing things”