5 Ways to Nurture Hope in Disappointing Times How do we nurture hope in disappointing times? When Hubs and I first married, I had our lives mapped out. We’d enjoy a couple of years of just us before adding some “wees” to the family and embarking on the parenting journey. Read more
5 Church Outreach Ideas to Encourage Single Mothers Single mothers carry the burden of parenting, finances, and self-care independently without consistent support. Churches can be a part of the support system, offering spiritual and practical support to these courageous women. Through intentional interaction, compassion, and empathy, single mothers can feel Read more
The Hope of Praying for Your Adult Children If you don’t pray for your adult child, who will? One morning, as I sat with God, the Holy Spirit whispered these words to my heart. The weight of the truth gripped me. Who was praying for my children? Maybe their spouses, Read more
Healing Old Wounds: Personal Reflections on Historic Abuse The scars left by historic abuse can linger for a lifetime, affecting not only those who have directly experienced it but also their families and communities. Acknowledging these wounds is often the first step towards healing. Recognition of the trauma and its Read more
Divorce Diaries: Finding Style and Strength in New Beginnings The journey through divorce can often feel like navigating an uncharted path, filled with unexpected challenges and opportunities for growth. As you embark on this transformative period, the importance of finding both style and strength in new beginnings cannot be overstated. Read more
3 Reasons To Hope When You Have Given Up Let’s face it, life can be painful from time to time. For some believers, there are even long seasons of grief, illness, and depression. As God’s beautiful creation, created in His image, we all possess cherished hopes and dreams. Today, let Read more
How to Make the Prayer of David (in Psalm 20) Personal Recently, I had to get some new reading glasses. I went to the glasses shop and met with my favorite optician. Her name is Deborah, and she’s been helping me choose glasses for about 10 years. Our practice is Read more
How to be more Relationally Healthy It’s true. We have never been more “dialed in” or “connected” as we are today. We can text or message anyone anywhere in just a few seconds. I can send a quick note to my husband or kids here locally, or I can message Read more
How to Simplify Your Gift Giving & Enjoy Christmas More “The giving of gifts is not something man invented. God started the giving spree when he gave a gift beyond words, the unspeakable gift of His Son.” ~Robert Flatt How it Started A few years ago, our family dramatically changed Read more
“Jesus is the Reason for the Season.” We hear this everywhere, don’t we? Yet, so often, we rush our way through the holiday season with little thought about Jesus, the gift of His life, or the significance of His love. The wise men responded in immediate worship to the Read more
How to Make New Friends When You’re Shy Making friends can be challenging, especially if you’re shy, introverted, or suffer from social anxiety. It often feels like everyone around you is effortlessly navigating social situations while you struggle to find the right words. Luckily, making friends is a skill that Read more
Practical Ways to Build Self-Security and Confidence Living in today’s fast-paced world can make it tough to feel secure and self-assured at times due to the pressures of comparison and societal expectations that can significantly undermine our confidence levels. However, it is crucial to cultivate a sense of self-assurance and Read more