From Frazzled to Fun

I have to be honest with you — I've been thinking on this for days, trying to find the right words.

This Sunday, May 17, something is happening on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. that has never happened in the history of our nation — not since our very founding. Americans from all 50 states are gathering together in prayer and worship to rededicate our country to God ahead of America's 250th birthday. It's called Rededicate 250. One nation, coming before God in gratitude for 250 years of His faithfulness — and asking for His blessing, guidance, and grace for the next 250.

This is a moment we will tell our grandchildren about.

And our President has already set the tone for this holy weekend. He called for a National Shabbat — from sundown Friday, May 15 through sundown Saturday, May 16 — as an official time of gratitude, reflection, and faith. This is truly unprecedented. Wherever you stand politically, stop and reflect on this a moment. Our nation is being called to pause, to ...

Life is full and busy—especially for moms. But every once in a while, something significant unfolds that is worth pausing for.

Right now feels like one of those times.

Across just a few short weeks, we are seeing an unusual convergence of events centered around Scripture, prayer, and spiritual renewal in our nation:

America Reads the Bible (April 18–25)
A historic gathering at the Museum of the Bible where Scripture was read aloud from Genesis to Revelation—featuring nearly 500 voices, including our President reading 2 Chronicles 7:14.

National Day of Prayer (May 7)
Celebrating 75 years, with the theme: “Glorify God Among the Nations—Seeking Him in All Generations.”

National Jubilee of Prayer (May 17)
A gathering on the National Mall for Scripture, testimony, prayer, and the rededication of our nation, leading up to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Baptize the World (May 24 – Pentecost Sunday)
Churches around the world joining together in baptism.

All of...

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! 

While the holiday is often filled with shamrocks, green food, and celebrations, many people don’t realize—and our children aren’t often taught—that it is named after a man whose life was deeply marked by prayer, faith, and courage in Christ.

As a teenager, Patrick was kidnapped from his homeland in England and taken into slavery, where he spent years tending sheep alone in the hills of Ireland. During that lonely and painful season, he began crying out to God in earnest prayer. What began as desperation slowly grew into a deep and abiding relationship with Christ.

Patrick later wrote that he prayed constantly—sometimes a hundred prayers a day and many more at night. Through suffering, his faith was strengthened and his dependence on God grew.

Eventually, God led Patrick to escape slavery through a series of remarkable circumstances he recognized as miracles. After returning home to England, God placed a deep burden on his heart to, at the risk of his life,...

Roses are lovely, chocolates are sweet,

But sometimes what moms really need is a retreat.

A place to exhale, to laugh and be known,
To gather with women who don’t feel alone.

Come savor good food (Chef M. Kirkland is a delight!),
Be encouraged, equipped, and filled with fresh light.

Step away for a moment, let your heart come alive—
At Coach Mom Live, you’ll be refreshed and revived.

Because loving your family starts here, too—
With rest, with renewal, and space just for you.

Consider this your invitation to step away, be poured into, and return home encouraged and equipped. I’d love to have you there with us. Foster moms, you can get 6 hours credit from this event!

Earlier this month on The Soapbox Podcast, I shared practical, real-life ideas that were genuinely life-changing for our family. If you’re longing for more unity, clarity, and momentum at home, I think this conversation will encourage you and give you some fresh perspective.

Give it a listen when you have a few quiet minutes, and feel free to reply and share any thoughts or questions it stirs up — I always love hearing from you.

May the Lord fill your table
with laughter and grace,
May His goodness and mercy
feel close in this place.

When chaos surrounds you,
may calmness break through—
A reminder that Jesus
is caring for you.

May every small blessing
show how deeply you’re loved,
By a God who provides
every good thing from above.

Grateful for you, Mama—
your strength and devotion.
Happy Thanksgiving—
you’re a masterpiece in motion.

Heartbroken, we have learned today of the assassination of Charlie Kirk. While our hearts ache with grief, we can be certain that he has already entered into the joy of his Lord, hearing those cherished words: “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” No doubt, he is already receiving eternal rewards in Heaven for a life lived in courage, conviction, and sacrificial service.

Lord, we ask You to surround Erika with Your presence. Be her Comforter, her Shelter, and her Peace. Hold her tightly, wrap her in Your arms, and let her experience the kind of supernatural peace that transcends human understanding. May Your abiding joy—even in sorrow—become her strength in the days ahead. I have tasted this in my own deepest valley, and I know You are faithful to give it. For Charlie’s children, we pray they would never forget the legacy of their father: brave, wise, bold, godly, a hero who poured out his life for God and for the good of this nation. May that memory inspire them to carry forwa...

During prayer group one morning, as a sister lamented how “messed up” young people seem today, I sensed the Holy Spirit whisper something deeply moving to my heart:

"Young people, even those who were fortunate enough to make it to birth, have faced nefarious campaigns against them every single day of their lives."

What was the Father’s heart in that moment?
Not judgment. Not frustration.

Compassion.

Pure compassion and love for His hurting children.

And friend, I believe that compassion and love are being poured out in a fresh way right now — transforming lives and ready to transform our culture.

Do you see it?

• In February 2023, students at Asbury University worshiped day and night for 16 days, unable to pull away because the Presence of God was so strong.
• In May 2025, 5,000 students filled Baylor’s Foster Pavilion to worship and hear the Gospel.
• This summer, 45,000 people crowded into Angel Stadium for the Harvest Crusade, with 5,500 publicly choosing to follow Christ.
• Even
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Can I share something amazing with you? Earlier this year, I walked into a retreat with my back screaming at a level 9 pain. I could barely shuffle into the room, tears streaming, wondering how I could possibly deliver the one-hour keynote I was scheduled to give. Then, as my dear friend Jill prayed for me, I heard the Lord whisper to my heart: “I’ve got your back.” Moments later, as I started walking toward the stage, the pain went from a 9…to ZERO. Completely gone. I gave that message with full focus, packed up after a full day, and never once thought again about my back. Isn’t God good?  That moment was a vivid reminder to me that our God is greater than any attack of the enemy, stronger than any pain, and faithful when we dare to trust Him. Let me back up and give you the bigger picture. That same weekend was my Coach Mom Live Retreat. Eighty moms gathered—many foster and adoptive moms carrying unimaginable challenges. The enemy tried ...