Year: 2024

Almost no one enters into a marriage expecting it to fail. Generally, we believe the person we’ve chosen will be a good partner, and we take seriously our vow to love and be true to one another for life. We’re human, though, and it’s our nature to doubt. Even the strongest of marriages isn’t immune. … Read more

What do you see when you look into the eyes of a homeless person in the streets, shivering from the unforgiving rains on a cold night? What about that person pushing a cart along the highway, sweating profusely and looking dirty? Do you see the face of God in such people? “Whenever I meet someone … Read more

Your highest calling as a Christian is to love everyone, regardless of who they are or how much they have hurt you. The call to love stretches far beyond your personal acquaintances to the harsh corner of those who have consistently been a thorn in your life. But how possible is it for you to … Read more

Being a mother is hard. We are called to model ourselves after Mary, Christ’s mother, who surrendered to God so completely that she gave the ultimate sacrifice, second only to Jesus’s own—the accepted loss of her own child for God’s glory. We’re human, though, and sometimes we struggle with what’s asked of us. We’re pulled … Read more

Have you ever encountered sexual temptation in your life? How did you handle it? Did you learn any lessons? Did it end badly?  Sometimes sexual temptation can be something as simple as a harmless look at a screen, and suddenly you find yourself viewing pornography. It can also be something like seemingly minor flirting—which feels … Read more

A few years ago, I had a very close friend who I would spend lots of time with—road trips, nights out, family functions, you name it. Over time, I noticed that when she was around other people, some of them told her negative things about me. She would not only gossip about them, but she … Read more

Have you ever felt drained physically or emotionally after being in the same space as someone in distress? Have you ever been in a relationship that often made you feel unhappy? Have you ever watched a video of a person or animal suffering and found yourself feeling emotional? Do you feel inclined to care for … Read more

Are you considering adoption? What does the Bible say about it?  Adoption is neatly woven into scripture. If you’re considering it as an option for your family, these Bible verses and stories can serve not only to strengthen your faith but also to encourage you as you look toward becoming a forever home for that … Read more

When we love someone, we want to show that love by giving them everything we can. We choose to make sacrifices in order to serve the other person. After all, Jesus did say,  “Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13 The desire to … Read more

Do you desire for your family to grow closer to each other and the Lord? In our busy world, we often feel disconnected from those we love. It is so important to find time to connect with each other and to God in prayer.  One great way to do this is by spending time together … Read more

No one can escape conflict no matter how hard they try. It makes us who we are and partly explains why we are the way we are. Just like pain, conflict is necessary to grow. One of the biggest lies to believe says it’s possible to live without conflicts. Sincerely, as much as I’d like … Read more

Has anyone ever called you a “people-pleaser”? Do you struggle with saying no for fear of disappointing those around you? Your concern for people’s feelings is not a bad thing! It shows your love and charity towards others. But what do we do when our concern for others robs us of our own peace?  There … Read more