Hi, I’m Bertha.
I’m so glad you are here~
If you have found your way to The Karis Avenue, chances are you’ve been feeling stretched thin. You are trying to be present as a mom, keeping your home running, care for your marriage, and maybe even carrying a quiet dream of starting something of your own (a business or passion project for example). And yet, at the end of the busy days, you are exhausted, still not feeling accomplished or fulfilled. You wonder:
Did I really do enough?
Am I living out what God has called me to?
My Story
Before becoming a stay-at-home-mom, I spent over a decade in the jewelry industry. As a GIA Graduate Gemologist, I appreciate the way gems are formed — through pressure and refining, they emerge radiant and strong.
Motherhood felt like a whole different kind of refining. I quickly found myself overwhelmed, scattered, and unsure of how to balance faith, family, and purpose. In trying to do it all, I lost sight of the grace God had for me.
Through prayer, reflection, and a lot of trial and error,
I discovered gentle ways to bring clarity, peace, and intention into my days. Slowly, I began to see that God wasn’t asking me to hustle harder — He was inviting me to walk His rhythm of grace.
Why
The Karis Avenue
exits?
Karis is the Greek word for grace, and that’s the heartbeat of this space.
The Karis Avenue is a path for Christian moms who long to live with calm at heart, clarity in life, and courage to shine in their God-given calling. Here, you’ll find:
Faith-filled encouragement to steady your heart when life feels heavy
Practical tools for focus and clarity in the midst of motherhood
Foundations for business and calling when God stirs dreams within you
Wisdom for marriage and family life as you nurture love in busy seasons
This isn’t about doing more, striving harder, or adding to your plate. It’s about walking in God’s grace, finding calm in the everyday, and creating space for what matters most—so you can live with clarity and shine with courage where He has placed you.