Our Family Story
Our story didn’t begin with parenting.It began with friendship. We were colleagues first. Then friends. Then we chose each other—intentionally and with faith at the center. Four years into marriage,…
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Parenting as Stewardship
Parenting is more than a role.It is stewardship. We don’t own our children. We are entrusted with them—for a season, with care, humility, and love. At The Joyful Village, we…
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How We Keep Our Marriage Strong While Raising a Baby
I was listening to a parenting podcast one day—as I often do—when one sentence stopped me in my tracks. “Don’t sacrifice your marriage on the altar of parenting” It struck…
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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Mom
I grew up in a big family. I’m the 8th of 10 children. By the time I became a mom, I had already watched nieces and nephews arrive, grow, stumble,…