Growing up is not easy. We all have memories of that time in our lives. Some are good, and some are bad. For Ashley, memories from childhood are especially tough.
Read her story of triumphing over...
2000 years ago, Jesus literally gave His life to pay the price of all our wrongs and sin; for the darkness in our hearts. But three days later, Jesus rose from the dead.
A literal, actual miracle of...
Discouragement corrodes the hope of our souls and can lead to disillusionment and despair. We start to wonder if our ordinary lives doing ordinary things that feel so insignificant really matters. We...
Christmas in a blended family is never Hallmark-esque. I have six children—three from my husband’s previous marriage, two from mine and one together as a couple. I don’t think we’ve ever had...
As someone who has experienced clinical depression for most of my adult life, I’m well aware of the reality that Christmas isn’t always merry. So how do we handle the struggles that come along...
Fleeting happiness is rooted in experiences and favorable circumstances—a mood based on external factors. But lasting, sustainable happiness—what the Bible calls "joy" is an internal state of...
Everything about that first year after we lost our youngest son, Phil, to cancer was laden with effort; our first birthdays without him, his first birthday, and the first Thanksgiving. I could hardly...
Presence is the Best Present As a mom during the holidays, I have certainly felt the pressure to do it all and make sure the experiences are Instagram-picture-worthy, posting the proof on social media...
I love this time of year. The leaves have turned beautiful shades of reds, yellows, oranges, and purples. Smells of cinnamon and cloves fill the air. In a few weeks, many of us will take a step back...
