Preparing Our Hearts for the Holidays: Peace Over Pressure

a beautiful winter morning scene with the words "Preparing Our Hearts for the Holidays"

As we head into the holiday season, there’s a preparedness of the heart that matters just as much as our physical readiness. When our minds and spirits are steadier, the holidays feel different – there’s less rushing, more patience, and room to breathe. This isn’t stepping back from celebration; it’s stepping toward peace.

The Self-Reliance Trap: My Journey from Fear to Faith in Preparedness

Jacob's ladder with the words "The Self-Reliance Trap. Finding Peace Between Faith & Preparedness

In this first Faith & Preparedness post, I share how my health journey revealed the self-reliance trap — and how true preparedness begins with trust in God.