Prioritizing and enjoying an extended time of rest is greatly beneficial. Dellan and I decided to be more proactive about resting about a year and a half ago. It is an act of love for […]
A Note for the Soon-to-Be Mom
Dear momma, I don’t know which words have been spoken over you since the day you found out you were expecting. I do know, however, that people often have plenty to say. For this reason, […]
How I’m Breaking Free from Body Shame
There’s a new thing happening in my heart regarding body image, and I think it could help you find freedom, too. I wrote a post about body image back in college (can I say ‘back […]
Gratitude for the Hard Days
Cultivating a grateful spirit, while simple in theory, is not always easy in practice. I’m a big fan of gratitude. I can be grateful even without feeling happy, excited, or at peace. Serving a God […]
Elora’s Birth Story
Our sweet girl’s due date was May 11th, and we started the day at a doctor’s appointment. We scheduled an induction for one week later, the 18th, if needed, but I was already 2-3 centimeters […]
Drawing Near in the Dark
Around this time last year, I was coming out of a season of deep disappointment. I had experienced a stretch of about two years where it was a battle to stay hopeful and content. There […]
An Invitation to Taste and See
I don’t write about Jesus because I think it will earn me any ‘points’ with God. He isn’t my chosen topic because I grew up in church and went to Bible college. It’s definitely not […]
To the Worrying Mom, With Love
There was a time when I claimed outright that I would be a “chill mom” whenever the time came. I was a teenager, and I had arrived home a little too late. Shortly after walking […]
The Love You Had at First
If we think back and remember what made our souls come alive at around the age of 7 or 8, there’s a good chance that, whatever it was, we were made to do it. I’ve […]
Plans for Rest
I’m sure you can relate to this feeling. You’ve worked and parented all week, stayed on top of housework for the most part, and participated in a few extra activities in the evenings. You’ve cooked […]
Gabrielle Ruth Writes 