Starbucks, Peace, and the Pursuit of a Baby

Dear Blog, my little space on the internet that used to be, Hi! Remember me? Well, it just took me about 17 minutes, 3 password resets, and a tinge of sweat to log back into you, silly little thi...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2023/05/14/blowing-off-the-dust/

“So, what books do your kids love? Like, books about God?” I love when this question comes across my inbox! It should come as no surprise to you that books + kids + Jesus are my jam, so put a...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2020/02/12/childrens-resources-faith-filled-books/

My inbox is filled regularly with questions like: “What devotional should I read next?” “Is there a parenting book you suggest?” “My small group doesn’t know what study to do next, an...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2019/08/21/favorite-books-studies-and-devotionals/

Happy August my friends! I saw someone post something the other day that said August is the Sunday of summer, and goodness, that feels so true! I love the slightly slower pace of August, much lik...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2019/08/16/an-august-note/

Hi friend! We are (almost) half way through July and I’m not really sure where it’s gone! How are you? How’s your summer going so far? Are you knee-deep in popsicle sticks, sprinklers, and ...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2019/07/11/july-faves-2/

Her absence feels enormous. After over 13 years together, Cali became a part of me. My life revolved around her life. She was woven into my daily world. It’s silly to say she was more than a do...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2019/05/18/losing-cali/

This is TWO. Two is realizing how fast time is going. Two is watching with amazement at how fast Kirsten and Logan can learn something new. Two is investigating different things and trying to do ...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2019/05/12/this-is-two/

As I sit here the house is quiet. It’s 6 am. Josh is at the gym and here I sit, December 1st, the beginning of the advent season. The Christmas lights on the tree are twinkling next to me. Ever...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2018/12/01/the-weary-world-rejoices/

We have a tradition in my groups of friends to give gifts called “Favorite Things”. We wrap up a box filled with some of our favorite things from the last year. Everyone has different budgets...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2018/11/23/gift-guide-for-her/

This post is sponsored by Opendoor. Pssst….. can I tell you something? We are moving. Eeeeeeeeeeekkkkkkk! Stick with me here, this is a fun story laced with different ways we saw God in the sma...

https://trialsbringjoy.com/2018/11/20/big-secret-we-are-moving/