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Drew Struzan: One of The All-Time Greats!

It is with a heavy heart that we mark the passing of the incredible artist Drew Struzan—an illustrator whose work shaped not only Hollywood advertising but also the way many of us remember our childhood, our cinema-memories, and the magic of film. He died on October 13, 2025, at the age of 78.

Nov 164 min read

A Meal by the Sea: Lessons from the Miraculous Catch-Fish.

There’s something so sacred about food shared after a long day’s work — especially when it’s cooked with love and served with purpose. I often think about one of my favorite Bible moments found in John 21:1–14 — the story of Jesus appearing to His disciples after His resurrection. They had gone back to what they knew — fishing. The waves lapped against the boat, the sun rising slowly as their nets came up empty again and again. These were seasoned fishermen, weary in both

Oct 303 min read

When Time Slips Away: Learning to Be Present in a World That Pulls Us Apart

Yesterday, I caught myself doing that thing again—staring at my phone, scrolling through nothing. I had opened it to answer a message, and before I knew it, forty-two minutes had vanished in the TikTok–Instagram–Email vortex of distraction. The pasta water was boiling over on the stove. My dog sat patiently by her bowl staring at me. A text from a friend sat unread. And I had that familiar sinking feeling again—that little ache behind the ribs—the feeling of time slipping awa

Oct 295 min read

A Table of Grace: Holiday Meals, Family Traditions, and the Gift of Togetherness

Traditions aren’t always loud or elaborate. Sometimes they begin quietly and grow year by year. Maybe it’s a favorite dish passed down through generations, the way everyone joins hands before a meal to pray, or how someone always sneaks a bite of dessert before dinner (every family has that person). These steady little rituals give us roots. They remind us not just of where we come from—but who we belong to.

Oct 233 min read

When Loss Breaks Us, But God Holds Us

I lost someone dear recently—a friend, a family member to many, my daughter’s cousin. His life was taken in a senseless act of violence during a robbery gone wrong. Just like that, a precious life cut short. His story should not have ended this way. There are no words that can wrap neatly around the ache that death leaves behind. When it happens in such a cruel way, it stings even more. Money. That’s what it came down to. Money—something so temporary—was valued over a huma

Sep 103 min read

Living Each Day to Please God: Joy, Integrity, and Faith in Action

One of the most freeing truths in life is this: you and I were created with purpose, and the largest purpose is to glorify God. Every...

Sep 104 min read

How to Hear God and Become Closer to Him

Have you ever sat in the quiet, wondering if God really hears you? Or maybe you’ve thought, I wish I could hear Him the way other people say they do. I know that feeling well. We want God to feel near, to speak clearly, to guide us like a loving Father. The beautiful truth is—He does. The question is often less about if He’s speaking and more about how we’re listening.

Aug 283 min read

Anxiety, Grace, and the Little Things That Help Me Feel Safe

gentle reflections from someone still walking through it, too If we were sitting across from each other right now, warm mugs in hand,...

Jul 234 min read

The Cozy Home Capsule: 10 Items I Use Every Single Day

I’ve come to believe that a cozy, well-loved home isn’t about how much we own—it’s about the few things that truly serve us, spark joy, and make life a little smoother (and a lot more peaceful). So today, I’m opening the door to my everyday life and sharing 10 items I use every single day in my home—and why they’ve become part of what I call my Cozy Home Capsule.

Jul 235 min read