I wasn’t particularly looking forward to the chaos of the day that was to come. Things had been crazy for a little while, and it was wearing on me. As I worked in my office before the kids woke up, I caught a glimpse of the sun rising. My office is on the western side … Continue reading Little Reminders

I have partnered with The Children's Book Review and Acorn Publishing to bring you a special book giveaway of What To Do About Your Monsters. It's a perfect read aloud for any young child who struggles to go to sleep at night. ENTER HERE for your chance to win a signed copy of What To … Continue reading Book Giveaway – What To Do About Your Monsters

Lord, we pray for the mama whose heart is utterly shattered. Lord, she’s facing the loss of a sweet, sweet baby. She doesn’t know where to turn, and it feels like this pain is never going to ease. It feels as though she will never be able to move forward. Lord, you are with her … Continue reading A Prayer for the Mama Facing Pregnancy or Infant Loss

There is so much division and negativity in our country these days. It’s discouraging hearing people tear others apart, and it’s so easy to play into that nonsense. It’s easy to get swept up in what everyone else is doing instead of standing out and doing something counter-cultural. Sometimes it’s hard to take the time … Continue reading Be the Person Who Encourages

Sometimes my schedule overwhelms me. It feels as though I’m juggling too many things. My plate is overflowing, and I’m simply trying to survive. When I become overwhelmed, I’m quick to respond in ways that hurt the people around me. I snap at my kids and husband. I also allow the stress to pull my … Continue reading Pause and Pray

The Bible is filled with imperfect people pointing to the perfection of God. It’s filled with stories of people who messed up time and time again, and yet God used them. Even mighty people of faith like David and Abraham were flawed, but God used them for tremendous things. God can and will use you. … Continue reading God Uses Imperfect People

To the mama feeling a pang of jealousy over back-to-school pictures, Mama friend, I see you. You’re sitting on the couch nursing a baby while a toddler runs around, asking when you’ll be ready to play. You’re scrolling through your phone, and you see one back-to-school picture after another. For a moment, you wish you … Continue reading To the Mama Feeling a Pang of Jealousy Over Back-to-School Pictures

Recently, I have enjoyed dabbling in photography. There’s something about capturing the beauty of what’s around you. There’s something about capturing a moment. In the hustle and bustle of life, it’s easy to overlook the small things. It’s easy to keep moving forward instead of pausing to take in what is happening around us. I … Continue reading Easily Overlooked

Five years ago, I wrote my first blog post about enjoying the chaos. I had two kids under the age of two, and I was nervous about being home alone with them for the first time since my husband was returning to work. I remember sitting on my front porch writing and feeling the nudge … Continue reading Nothing Changes God’s Goodness

We did a thing today. We went back-to-school shopping. School shopping has always been one of my favorite times of the year. But everything felt different this year. I didn't have the same excitement this summer. I put it off for a long time because I didn't know if kids would be attending school in … Continue reading A Moment of “Normal” in the Midst of Chaos

Sunrises and sunsets. My favorite parts of summer. The silence fills the air, and I can take a moment to be still. They’re a reminder from God to slow down and take in the beauty he has created. They are a chance to see how intricately God works. He paints with beautiful colors, slightly different … Continue reading The Beauty of God’s Faithfulness

Summer is slipping away, one sweet day at a time, but the anticipation of the upcoming school year is not the same as other years. I don’t know what we’re walking into at the end of next month, but I know it’s not going to be like any other year. And that breaks my heart … Continue reading Soaking Up Each Sweet Drop of Summer

Social media is completely out of control. Truth and lies are shared interchangeably, and sometimes it's hard to know which is which. Fear and panic are widespread, and discouraging messages abound. What we view and listen to impacts us. It influences our hearts and minds, which spills over into our thoughts and actions. At the … Continue reading The Voices We Listen to Matter

I've spent an entire decade as Mrs. Lewis. That seems so long, and yet these years have gone by in the blink of an eye. Michael and I met during our freshman year at college. He was a squirrely kid, but man, was he an amazing friend. He liked me long before I returned those … Continue reading A Decade of Marriage

I can easily relate to Peter in the Bible. His humanity is clearly shown when Jesus calls him out onto the water, but so is God's power. Join me at Faith on Every Corner as I share about keeping our eyes focused on God when the waves rise around us.