Rejoice and Praise

Reflections on faith, hope, and the quiet journey with Christ

  • A Mother’s Psalm

    A short Mother’s Day reflection inspired by the women of Scripture — Mary, Ruth, Hannah, Esther, and the faithful mothers whose quiet love reflects the heart of God. Read ⇢

    A Mother’s Psalm
  • Love, Truth, and Remaining Faithful

    A quiet sunrise along the shoreline becomes a spiritual reminder that even in moments of frustration, fear, and noise, Christ continually calls the soul back to stillness, mercy, and hope. Read ⇢

    Love, Truth, and Remaining Faithful
  • Here, I Am Reset

    A quiet reflection on stepping away from the noise of daily life to rediscover stillness with God. In the rhythm of waves, sky, and silence, the soul remembers what it means to simply be present—and to choose the better part. Read ⇢

    Here, I Am Reset
  • A Quiet Offering — A Stronger Me Through Faith

    A quiet and personal reflection on faith, surrender, and becoming. A Stronger Me Through Faith invites readers into a gentle journey of trust, growth, and returning to God’s presence in the midst of everyday life. Read ⇢

    A Quiet Offering — A Stronger Me Through Faith
  • When Is Art Real? A Reflection on Creation and the Heart Behind It

    A quiet reflection on art, AI, and the deeper question beneath it all—where does meaning truly come from? Read ⇢

    When Is Art Real? A Reflection on Creation and the Heart Behind It
  • The People We Meet… and the Quiet Ways God Protects the Heart

    A quiet response can sometimes linger longer than harsh words. In this reflection, I explore how even silence can reveal something deeper—and how Jesus, our Good Shepherd, gently protects the tender places of our hearts by drawing some near… and keeping others at a distance. Read ⇢

    The People We Meet… and the Quiet Ways God Protects the Heart
  • Becoming Childlike — Learning to Trust

    A quiet reflection on the paradox of faith — that while we spend our lives growing in independence, Christ calls us to return with childlike trust. Through the innocence of children and the humility of the prodigal son, we are invited to rediscover a faith rooted not in control, but… Read ⇢

    Becoming Childlike — Learning to Trust
  • After the Vigil — Carrying the Light

    A few hours after the Easter Vigil, we found ourselves stranded in a parking lot at midnight with a dead battery. In that unexpected moment, I realized the light we receive is the light we are meant to carry—into the ordinary, the inconvenient, and the unknown. Read ⇢

    After the Vigil — Carrying the Light
  • Easter Sunday

    Easter Sunday Reflection Read ⇢

    Easter Sunday

Meet the Author.

This blog began as a way to record my spiritual journey for my children, whom my husband and I were blessed to adopt later in life. What started as a personal reflection has grown into a space where I share insights on faith, truth, parenting, and the quiet work of forming the soul. My hope is to encourage others seeking God’s light in an often noisy world.

Reflections on faith, truth, and the quiet work of forming the soul.