Rejoice and Praise

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

  • 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

  • Don’t Let What Someone Else Does Determine What Happens Inside Me

    Anger can cloud our judgment, but it’s important to remember that it doesn’t define us. We have the power to choose our responses, to remain calm and composed, and to respond with grace. When anger rises, it’s a signal that we need to take a step back and reflect on… Read ⇢

    Don’t Let What Someone Else Does Determine What Happens Inside Me

  • The Quiet Work of Faith

    Discover the profound impact of faith in everyday life with ‘The Quiet Work of Faith,’ a collection that delves into the subtle yet powerful ways it shapes our journey. Available on September 26, 2026. Read ⇢

    The Quiet Work of Faith

  • A Prayer for Where I Am

    A reflection and prayer inspired by Jeremiah 29—an invitation to nurture family, care for home and community, pray for the place where we live, and trust God with what comes next. Read ⇢

    A Prayer for Where I Am

  • The Impulse to Create Comes Before Permission

    The impulse to create comes before permission. Like vessels shaped by a potter, our creations—and our lives—do not receive their worth from being chosen. Even what is imperfect can carry meaning, and grace continues to work with what is already there. Read ⇢

    The Impulse to Create Comes Before Permission

  • Bread of Our Need

    Bread of Our Need is a quiet musical reflection on the Lord’s Prayer, inspired by its Aramaic roots and the simple, deeply human needs held within its ancient words. Read ⇢

    Bread of Our Need

  • Echoes – Still Here

    Walking through life’s uncertainties, we learn to trust in the journey. Still Here is a reminder that faith is a continuous process of becoming. Read ⇢

    Echoes – Still Here

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.