Rejoice and Praise

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

  • Follow Me

    There was a time when I thought myself unworthy  as my soul moaned my lost of innocence  my journey into the fringe drew me deeper into a dark journey How can I explain to you that despite the shadows of death – there is hope That with just a glimmer… Read ⇢

  • Your Love

    Yeah sometimes it’s hard when keeping my eyes on you becomes a clouded and hazy mirror and I lose sight of you as I let the demands of my day pile up so high I cannot see you   I find myself feeling overwhelmed and just as I am about… Read ⇢

  • Make Me Whole

    My soul is broken in a world  that cannot find peace I can only grab onto you turn my eyes to see your face  I seek the light of your name     Jesus I surrender myself to your grace grabbing onto you         In you  … Read ⇢

  • Happy 15th Birthday Son!

    14 years and 5 months ago, my husband and I received the most precious gift from God – a bundle of joy from South Korea. At 42, I a was a mom! Those tumultuous and self centered years of meandering through life, faded into the background as I held him… Read ⇢

  • Stepping Out

    What a way to start my day…I popped into the kitchen for some coffee while a feisty rant fest was playing out with my co workers.  Before I knew it I made a comment which further stirred the pot as 3 pairs of eyes glared at me. “Sheesh!”  “I really… Read ⇢

  • Holding on To My Steadfast Anchor

    As an teacher, my heart goes out to children whose parents are going through a separation or divorce.  From my experience, the children in my charge go through an emotional and grieving process that often leads to low self esteem and anxiety as they cope with new changes in their… Read ⇢

  • Shoosh Noise!

    OMG, it’s 6:30 pm and I need to get online and log into Guild War 2, or I’ll be missing the nightly world boss event (Defeat Tequatl the Sunless).  Before I realize it, I’ve been playing for 4 hours straight!  Where did the time go? White noise is not bad… Read ⇢

  • Cool Mom

    I always try to keep an open line of communication with my kids.   This is important to me, and I like to keep a tab on the music they listen to, the YouTube channels they watch, get to know their friends, and above all be a  c o o… Read ⇢

  • Getting Out the Door

    Some mornings, especially on the weekend, it’s just hard to get up in the morning.  After a hectic week, I am physically tired.  Today is a particularly yucky cloudy and snowy day.  It is enough to make me want to stay in bed and cuddle with my  down duvet, and… Read ⇢

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.