Ok, so I want to be really clear before I begin: I’m not writing this because I think I have it all figured out. Honestly, I’m writing it because I don’t. I get tired, overwhelmed, and selfish sometimes. As a wife, a mom and a pet mom to almost 3 dozen animals, I often just want it to be my turn to be taken care of. I’m researching and writing this not just for others, but to remind myself of how much better it is when I live the way God calls me to. Let’s start with the world’s message… “You...

Arroz con leche has always been one of those comfort foods that instantly takes me back to childhood. Growing up in a Mexican home, it was one of those dishes that somehow made everything feel softer and slower for a moment. The smell of cinnamon filling the kitchen, the sound of the spoon scraping the pot, sneaking a warm bite before it had fully cooled down… there’s something deeply nostalgic about it that never really leaves you. Sometimes we had it for dessert, sometimes for breakfast the...

If you’ve ever tried to pick a Bible translation, you know the spiral…. Which one is closest to the original text? Which one is easiest to understand? Which one adds interpretation? Which one is used in church… or in seminary? Who wrote the study notes, and can they be trusted? Is there controversy around this version? It used to feel like I wasn’t just choosing a Bible… I was choosing a theological position without realizing it. It stressed me out, it still kind of does. I don’t just want to...