Posts by Betsy
Educating for the Long View: Raising Adults, Not Just Students
Most parents I know are not looking for perfect systems or flawless outcomes. They are trying to be faithful in the middle of real life. And somewhere along the way, many of us begin to realize that education—however it is structured—is not just about getting children through school. It is about raising adults. That shift…
Read MoreCarrying Light Together: What Happens When Young Writers Are Given Space to Create
Over the past year, storytelling has quietly become one of the most life-giving rhythms in our Rooted Minds community. What began as conversations around short stories on the podcast slowly turned into something more. We found ourselves lingering over sentences, returning to images, asking better questions—not just about plot, but about meaning. Stories gave us…
Read MoreMama, Stay in the Picture: Winter Family Photos Bingo
The holidays are over, the decorations are packed away, and January settles in with its quiet chill. Sometimes it feels like the camera slows down, too. After a season of celebrations and busy schedules, winter can feel ordinary—routine even. But here’s a little secret: these are the days your kids will remember most. The slow…
Read MoreA New Year, Rooted in the Word
“Blessed is the one who delights in the law of the Lord, and meditates on it day and night. That person is like a tree planted by streams of water.” — Psalm 1:2–3 My mom was a reader. She loved the smell of a library book, the feel of a well-worn paperback, and the joy of…
Read MoreWhat I Learned About Holiness This Advent
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 Every Advent, I learn something new about waiting. Not the kind of waiting that feels empty, but the kind that wakes you up inside — that asks you to notice, to listen, and to make space for something sacred. This…
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