Encouragement & Clarity for Christian Moms — right where you are.
Welcome to The Karis Avenue Blog —
A space for Christian moms to pause, breathe, and be reminded of God’s truth. Here, you’ll fins faith-filled encouragement, practical tools to create rhythms for home and family, and gentle support as you grow into God-given purpose.
Discovering Your God-Given Gifts for Your Business
Have you ever wondered what your “thing” is — that one gift or passion God wants you to use in this season? Discover how to uncover your unique God-given gifts, explore your creative side with confidence, and take the first small step toward a faith-led business that feels true to who you are.
Why Your Marriage Needs You to be Present, Not Perfect
In marriage, it’s easy to chase perfection — a tidy home, calm children, a smooth day — and miss the deeper call to simply be present.
Your husband doesn’t need a flawless wife; he needs your warmth, laughter, and grace-filled presence.
Discover how to nurture connection, communicate with love, and build a marriage grounded in faith — not performance.
Why Time-Blocking Doesn’t Work for SAHMs (And What Actually Does)
Time-blocking looks great on paper — until real life happens. If you’ve ever tried to schedule every hour of your stay-at-home mom day, only to end up frustrated and feeling “behind,” you’re not alone. Here’s why traditional time-blocking doesn’t work for moms — and the gentle, grace-filled approach that actually does.
You’re Not Lazy: Why Feeling Overwhelmed Doesn’t Mean You’re Failing as a Mom
Ever looked around your home — toys scattered, laundry piled up, dinner still undecided — and thought, “Why can’t I just get it together? Maybe I’m just lazy.”
I’ve been there too. But here’s the truth: you’re not lazy. Laziness is when you don’t care. Overwhelm is when you care deeply but are carrying more than you were ever meant to carry alone.
Motherhood is filled with invisible work that doesn’t show up in a clean kitchen or neatly folded laundry — remembering appointments, soothing tears, planning meals, holding your family together. That’s not failure. That’s real, holy work.
And the best part? God never asked us to do it all in our own strength. His grace is enough for today, even in your weakness.