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A 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 MoreWhen God Steps into the Dark: Holy Hope in a Broken World
The story of Advent doesn’t begin with twinkling lights or angels singing. It begins in the dark. God’s people were waiting—generation after generation—for light to pierce the silence. The prophets had spoken of a day when wrong things would be made right, but centuries passed, and the darkness seemed to thicken. And yet, in that…
Read MoreConnecting to Jesus through Writing: How Words Become Worship
Have you ever felt that tug to write—not for performance or productivity, but for presence? Writing has always been one of the ways I slow down and notice what God is doing. It’s how I pray, remember, and sometimes even heal. That’s why our family created a new Rooted Minds course series called Connecting with Jesus Through Writing—a four-part…
Read MoreA Holy Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy and Love
A Holy Advent: Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” — John 1:5 Every December, I find myself slowing down to notice the light. Candles flicker in windows, quiet moments stretch longer, and the rhythm of the season whispers something sacred — God is near. This…
Read MoreGrace for Alternative Learners: Creativity, Brain Science, and Hope
Grace for Alternative Learners: Creativity, Brain Science, and Hope When my daughter Audrey struggled to read, the world of learning seemed to close in around us. Every subject assumed literacy—math, history, science—all asked her to read before she could even begin. For a long time, I felt like I was pushing her uphill, always behind,…
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