Following one of his regular treasure hunts inside the sofa cushions, my 9-year-old recently ran up to me, holding his loot in the form of a crumpled dollar bill. As I responded to his excitement, I saw my 7-year-old’s face out of the corner of my eye. I knew… Read More

For many people, the holidays can be hard. But sometimes it’s even harder when the season is over. Maybe you feel a sense of disappointment as you take down the lights on the Christmas tree or say goodbye to loved ones who live far away. Perhaps Christmas is… Read More

In late August, just a few short months ago, my husband and I stood at the altar of a small church packed with our closest friends and family and vowed to love and care for one another in sickness and in health. Among other things, we also vowed… Read More

Sometimes figuring out a good new year’s resolution is just as hard as keeping it. What will help the people around me? What will help me live in a better way? What can I make into a life habit? Look no farther than Proverbs. It is chock full… Read More

The storms of life don’t always take place in a boat. But they often feel like they rock your whole world. Crises can happen when you’re facing job uncertainty at work, worrying that your kids will rebel at home, or feeling lonely after moving to a new city. Read More

A few weeks ago, I hit a rough patch. I had looming deadlines at work, family I needed to call, a car that needed an oil change (and was making some ominous scraping noises!), and a card for a friend that I couldn’t find time to get in the… Read More

“Hope springs eternal in the human breast.” As a college freshman, I remember reading this line penned by Alexander Pope. Even as a young woman, I knew this line cut to the heart of what it means to be human. With hope, we can face all things—the mundane and… Read More

Labor Day officially became a holiday in 1894 when the Industrial Revolution was in full swing. Instead of farming the land with their families, workers had begun to put in grueling hours in cramped, noisy factories. Children often worked for minimal wages to help their families eke out a… Read More

Don’t worry about anything, but in all your prayers ask God for what you need, always asking him with a thankful heart. And God’s peace, which is far beyond human understanding, will keep your hearts and minds safe in union with Christ Jesus. – Philippians 4:6, 7 (GNTD) During… Read More

Your company isn’t doing well financially and is laying off employees. You may be next. Your husband is unhappy at work and comes home angry, impatient and irritable. You’ve just had a biopsy for a suspicious lump, and you’re awaiting test results. All… Read More