Some tears feel small. Others feel sacred.

But what if none of them are wasted?

A Really Good Cry is a reflection on the God who sees, keeps, and redeems every tear—yes, even the ones shed over exhaustion, overwhelm, or spilled milk. From Psalm 56:8 to John 11:35, this piece explores the biblical truth that grief is not something to rush past—but something God enters into with us.

Every time sunlight hits the water and it starts to glitter, I feel it—that quiet, undeniable sense that heaven is closer than we think. What started as a simple fascination with “sparkly water” became something deeper: a revelation that the beauty we see on earth may be echoing something eternal. In this reflection, I share the unexpected connection between shimmering water, my painting Lake of Shining Waters, and the “Sea of Glass” described in Revelation 4:6—a moment where art, scripture, and everyday wonder collide.

Some seasons aren’t loud transformations but quiet invitations. This month, I found myself drawn into stillness, wrestling with identity, relevance, and the wilderness God seems to call us into when striving finally stops working.

Motherhood reshaped my creative process—and surprisingly, much of it now happens in the kitchen. This monthly roundup features Blue Zone and Mediterranean-inspired recipes, family food experiments, and nourishing meals discovered in the rhythm of raising toddlers.

Not everything your child creates needs to be saved — and learning that may be one of the most important creative lessons you can teach. In a world that celebrates productivity and perfection, helping kids focus on the process of creating instead of the final product builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong creativity. In this post, I share why most of my children’s artwork eventually ends up in the trash (yes, really), how we decide what to keep, and simple ways parents can encourage creativity without pressure, overwhelm, or endless clutter. If you’re drowning in kids’ art projects or wondering how to raise creative children who love making — not just producing — this approach may completely change how you think about childhood art.

What do Elvis Presley, Costco, scrubbing floors, and the Bible all have in common? How is it possible that I’ve already read more books this year than I did for the entirety of 2025 (are you curious how many books I got through in an entire year last year, be prepared to be impressed…but like in a bad way)? Get up to speed on where this “analog” journey has taken me so far and a few personally significant learnings through the process. Spoiler alert: I’m loving this life.

My favorite book I’ve read in a long time makes one thing abundantly clear—this comfort culture we were raised in and by, the one we live in daily…it’s harmful…according to really every human measure there is. And experts in these fields agree—this is not small business, it is a crisis. The most uncomfortable part of my life would likely surprise you, they sure don’t advertise it. But I’ll be honest about it if no one else will. I’ve spent a long time believing I must be doing something wrong because it felt so uncomfortable, but the marriage of brain science across expertise and fields has me convinced—actually, I think I’m doing something right.