Growing up can be hard. While we are children, we don’t fully understand how our parents’ actions, words, and behavior can affect us. As adults, the way our…
Read more 5 Things Adult Children Wish Their Parents UnderstoodIn Song of Songs 4:16, the new bride says: “Let my beloved come into his garden and taste its choice fruits.” This young, obviously confident bride invited her…
Read more 10 Ways to Recapture Your Husband’s HeartA healthy marriage is based on genuine love, honesty, trust, and respect. If you want to establish a fun-filled, stress-free relationship, it is critical to have a balance…
Read more How to Maintain Balance in Your MarriageWe were born to live in a community, riding the ups and downs together. No one likes to be overlooked; even the most introverted person residing off the…
Read more 5 Bits of Encouragement for the OverlookedI’ve known my husband thirty-three years. We dated on and off four of those years, starting my sophomore year of high school and going into college. We were…
Read more 7 Prayers That Changed My Heart for My HusbandMy husband was in an automobile accident on August 25th this past year. He was coming to a stop at a red light when an intoxicated 18-year-old plowed…
Read more How Is Your Connection with Jesus?We all need friends since God has created us to be connected to others in caring relationships. But we also need to be careful about our friendships. The…
Read more What Does the Bible Say about Fake Friends?Maybe it’s your pastor or mentor. Maybe it’s someone in your Bible study. Maybe it’s a famous Christian in the news. They’ve sinned. They’ve said they believe one…
Read more Remember These 9 Things When Another Christian Disappoints YouIn her late 40s, Margot Starbuck found herself in unfamiliar territory: the world of dating. Divorced after two decades of marriage, and having allowed herself several years to…
Read more Advice and Safety Tips for Online Dating: An Interview with a Christian Online Dating ExpertMany of us are blessed to have a sister or sisters in our lives. God blessed me with a sister who has been with me through every dark…
Read more 3 Blessings of Having a SisterThe Bible only tells us so much about Heaven. It’s a mystery that has yet to be revealed. And while so much about Heaven is left up to…
Read more Will I Recognize My Spouse in Heaven?My goal wasn’t to get into an argument with my family member. Far from it. But when the conversation turned to religion and the salvation of his Hindu…
Read more 5 Christlike Ways to Handle Disagreements Part 2I remember the day I got saved like no other. My dad and I used to stay up late playing video games, and on one beautiful summer night,…
Read more Be an Agent of ChangeIf I were honest, I have been mentally (and emotionally) preparing for this season for quite some time. It not only encompasses two of my (and my mom’s)…
Read more What Your Grieving Friend Wishes You Knew This Holiday SeasonRomans 8:14 “For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage…
Read more Why Couples Must Listen to the Voice of the Holy SpiritIf time and finances are available, take some time off before the holidays. Get a massage, a facial, or something else that relaxes you. Find relaxing activities to…
Read more 6 Ways to Cope with Your Narcissistic Parents This Holiday SeasonWe will all experience challenging times in life. Jesus Himself told us that “in this world you will have trouble” (John 16:33). We have all likely known someone…
Read more Sitting Together in Hard TimesJacob and Rachel’s relationship, though reveled in as the finest biblical romance, endured many difficulties. Jacob worked seven years for Rachel’s hand. When the seven years ended, Jacob…
Read more 3 Truths We Can Learn from Jacob and Rachel’s RelationshipThank You for Proving Them Wrong First, I want to thank you for proving them wrong. I can’t tell you how many times I was told what…
Read more An Open Letter to the Boy I Was Told Didn’t ExistToday would have been my dear friend’s 28th birthday, and this year, I would have told her happy birthday. I wouldn’t have forgotten to tell her how grateful…
Read more 3 Things to Remember if a Loved One Committed Suicide
