I was a mom for a whole 2 weeks when I realized I had a super power. It was just me and my breast pump in the living room. My worn-out olive green couch cradled me, an already worn-out mama striving to keep newborn twins alive. My husband was on the other side of the…
Mama, You Are Not a Moon: How Genesis 1 Could Change Your Expectations for Motherhood
Do you ever feel like a moon more than a mama? You revolve around your children, doing your best to establish order and maintain the status-quo. You make chore charts and schedule activities keep your daily rhythms in orbit. The never-ending clutter in your home feels like an ocean of stuff, and its all you…
How to Give Gifts to Your Kids (and Do Some Self-Care in the Process!)
Have you heard of the 7/11 rule of gift giving? At first glance, the 7/11 rule for gift-giving seems like a fool-proof ratio of how big, how expensive, how often gifts should be given. While I have shared ideas about gift-giving structure, this rule has nothing to do with that. This is a rule for…
Do You Need An Empty Christmas?
There’s an empty space in my Christmas tree. It’s not a cute, minimalist kind of empty space. It’s the kind of space that yawns at me with its undecorated nakedness. I keep it empty though, because emptiness is what Christmas is all about. Surprised by that last statement? I was too when the Lord prompted me to embrace…
Need a Remedy for Panic?
Are you feeling afraid or overwhelmed today? You know it well, I am sure—the way a small piece of life can steal your peace in life. This week I prayed with many of you, anxious about the unknown or uncomfortable. Some of you fear the rising global events, or raising a growing family. Others are…
How To Manage the Silent To-Do List
hen I prioritize His still small voice above the “silent to-do list”, I am set free! Now tidying and decluttering are a form of worship and obedience to Christ to steward my space well, not a response to the demands of the “silent to-do list”.
5 Ways to Tackle Heart Clutter
Have you ever let fear clutter your heart? We have 1 valentine’s balloon left. It’s the last of the “heart clutter” that invaded our home this month. Sadly, I was not as efficient with the space in my soul. The Problem: Heart Clutter My heart is cluttered with fear. I can tell because I am:…
Rosty Family 2022 Year in Review
What a year! In 2022, the Lord decided to stretch our imagination and redefine our idea of destination. Like the old nursery rhyme about a curious bear, we went over the mountain… why? Well, to see what we could see! We have always been invigorated by exploring new places (we checked Oceanside, CA off our…
Are You Weary? (also, announcing my 2023 Word of the Year)
In Matthew 11, Jesus calls us to “Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:29-30 ESV We have a lot of work ahead of us this…
Stay Present Summer (Part 7: Together)
Sure, church is not always fun, easy, or even comforting… but you can be. You can connect with, sing next too, smile at, offer a hug or social-distant wave, and study God’s Word alongside fellow believers. And when you do, you add that irresistible flavor to the mix.