Rejoice and Praise

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

  • The Frantic Mother and the Shelf-Stable Milk 😂

    Apparently, this morning I became that mother. It began innocently enough. Check the water filter. Realize it hasn’t been replaced in years. Order new filters. Then came the emergency supplies. Tuna. Chickpeas. Soup. Electrolytes. Water. And then I discovered something astonishing: Milk that does not live in the refrigerator. Who… Read ⇢

    The Frantic Mother and the Shelf-Stable Milk 😂

  • Bread of Our Need: Hearing the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic

    There’s a moment in every translation where something is lost — and something is found. “Bread of Our Need (Aramaic),” releasing Wednesday, September 30, grew from my desire to hear the Lord’s Prayer through the language and world in which Jesus lived. The Gospels preserve the prayer for us in… Read ⇢

    Bread of Our Need: Hearing the Lord’s Prayer in Aramaic

  • It’s Here: Holding The Quiet Work of Faith in My Hands

    It’s here. It’s real. I’m holding it. After months of quiet work — early mornings at the desk, prayers whispered between revisions, chapters set aside and picked up again — The Quiet Work of Faith is finally in my hands. And now, it can be in yours. I started this… Read ⇢

    It’s Here: Holding The Quiet Work of Faith in My Hands

  • Begin With Gratitude: A Blessing for Your Monday Morning

    Good morning. Before the noise of the day begins — before the lists, the news, the rushing — let’s pause together for one small, quiet moment. Begin with gratitude. I know Mondays don’t always feel like grateful days. The weekend is over, the week stretches ahead, and there’s so much… Read ⇢

    Begin With Gratitude: A Blessing for Your Monday Morning

  • Sunday Blessings

    May your Sunday be a day of peace and blessings, as God walks with you in every step. Read ⇢

    Sunday Blessings

  • A New Way of Sharing Small Things

    By using technology as a tool, I aim to leave a positive impact on others, reminding them of the goodness of God through creative expression. Read ⇢

    A New Way of Sharing Small Things

  • A Little Inspiration

    Every obstacle is a stepping stone to success. Fall and get back up, and let your determination shine. Trust in your abilities, and you’ll conquer any challenge that comes your way. Read ⇢

    A Little Inspiration

  • Walking Toward the Feast of the Archangels

    Embrace the Divine Protection: Join the 9-Day Novena to Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. Read ⇢

    Walking Toward the Feast of the Archangels

  • Leo and the Heavy Backpack

    Leo and the Heavy Backpack is a heartwarming animated tale that explores the theme of truth and courage. When Leo decides to skip tennis for a bike ride, his adventure takes a turn as he confronts his mistakes. Through Linda Lok’s captivating illustrations and animation, the story reminds us that… Read ⇢

    Leo and the Heavy Backpack

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.