Becky, Author at From Shame to the Sanctuary

Traditions

Do you know your neighbors?

December 21, 2025 by Becky

A Simple Christmas Tradition That Brought Our Street Together When we built our home, we were only the fourth family in our little Enclave. That first Christmas, gifts appeared on

Family Traditions

Confessions of an Overachieving December Elf

December 2, 2025 by Becky

December Daily Gifts It’s officially here — December! If there were ever a month built for traditions, this is the one. So let’s talk about one of my favorites. When

Personal

The Quiet Side of the Holidays No One Talks About

November 30, 2025 by Becky

Let’s Just Be Honest A few months ago, I told someone I was having a depressive episode, and their first question was why I was sad. I remember thinking about

Family Traditions

Confessions of a Thanksgiving Planner

October 30, 2025 by Becky

The calm before the turkey (and all the to-do lists in between)… Normally, I start prepping for Thanksgiving by mid-October — so I’m a little behind this year. Hi, I’m

Family Traditions

Paint Pens, Pumpkins, and a New Family Tradition

October 22, 2025 by Becky

As a mom now in my 50s with young adult children, I finally have a little space to pause and reflect. Dangerous, but true. Having older kids — and realizing

Faith

Finding Freedom in a Frozen Moment

October 20, 2025 by Becky

I was recently working through the John Eldredge series on the Pause App — Experience Jesus Really. It’s a Bible study but also includes morning and evening prayers for 30

Family

Why Family Dinner Still Matters (and What We Learned Sitting Still)

October 17, 2025 by Becky

Early in our marriage, Jeremy and I were running ourselves ragged — long workdays, kids’ activities at night, trying to squeeze in fitness, and juggling all the usual family chaos.

Faith

The Weight I Couldn’t Shake

October 15, 2025 by Becky

The Heaviness My husband lost his job after 23 years on January 8, 2024. He was our primary income earner. I had a well-paying career but he was the larger

Personal

Faith, Donuts, and Silent Phones

October 13, 2025 by Becky

A Few of My Favorite Things & Least Favorite Have you thought about what makes you well… YOU? What you like? What you don’t like? Coming up with a list

Family

Happy Birthday to My Favorite International Peacekeeper

October 10, 2025 by Becky

Some people come into your life and change it forever — not through grand gestures, but through steady faith, quiet strength, and the way they show up day after day.