Welcome to The Karis Journal
This is a space for reflection, discernment, and thoughtful exploration of what truly matters.
Here, I write about faith, meaning, and the quiet work of choosing well — in life, work, and the things we allow into our homes and hearts.
These entries aren’t meant to rush you or persuade you.
They’re here to help you pause, consider, and see more clearly — especially in a world full of noise and endless options.
Take what serves you.
Leave what doesn’t.
Discernment always comes first.
Some entries may reference resources that have been personally meaningful or useful, shared with care and intention.
Is God Redirecting Me… or Am I Just Easily Distracted?
When life finally quiets down, a familiar question often surfaces: Is God redirecting me, or am I just easily distracted?
This gentle reflection explores why that question isn’t a failure of focus, but often a sign of discernment quietly at work, especially in seasons of change.
6 Easy Ways to Keep Your Marriage Warm This Holiday (Even If You’re Super Busy)
Feeling the holiday rush? Here are 6 easy, uplifting ways to keep your marriage warm — even on your busiest days. These simple moments, tiny habits, and playful ideas help you stay connected with your husband without adding more to your already full plate. Perfect for Christian mompreneurs who want to nurture love in the small pockets of time you already have.
When the Christmas Pressure Hits: Scripture to Steady an Overwhelmed Mompreneur
Feeling the weight of Christmas as a mompreneur? You’re not alone. This gentle, Scripture-filled guide will help you slow down, breathe again, and find steady peace in Christ — even in the busiest season. Discover verses and reflections to anchor your heart when holiday pressure hits.
Overcoming Mom Guilt During Busy Seasons
The holidays should be joyful—but often, moms feel overwhelmed, guilty, and far from “enough.” In this post, we’ll walk through gentle, faith-filled ways to release mom guilt, embrace grace, and focus on what truly matters this season.
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.