Encouragement & Faith
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When You Feel Like You’re Failing as a Mom
There are days in motherhood that feel like total failure—and I’ve had more than a few. But I’m learning that God doesn’t expect perfection. He meets me in my mess, my weakness, and my overwhelm with grace. If you’ve ever ended the day in tears wondering if you did enough, this devotional is for you. You are not failing. You are pouring. And you are not alone.
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I Spent Years Wanting to Be Somebody… And I Already Was
“I spent years chasing a name for myself—something bigger, something that felt like ‘enough.’ I didn’t realize I already had the most important title of all: Mom. I thought I needed status to be somebody, but the whole time, little eyes were watching, and little hearts were loving me just as I was.”
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When God Redirects Your Dreams
I’ve always loved to sing and dreamed of joining the worship team — but after a quiet moment at church, I felt God gently redirecting me. What if the calling isn’t about the stage, but about healing and using my voice in a new way? This post is for anyone who’s ever wrestled with fear, rejection, and the quiet redirection of God’s purpose.
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Welcome to The Essential Schoolhouse
In this first post, I share the heart behind The Essential Schoolhouse - a space for healing, homemaking, and honest motherhood. If you’re rebuilding life with faith, grace, and intention, you belong here.
