You and your husband are devout Christians, but you’re having difficulty communicating. You’ve hit an impasse, and neither of you can move forward. You’re drifting away from each other, and your marriage is headed for disaster. Who can you go to for help? A Christian counselor may be the answer. Read More

As a singer ministering to congregations that mourn, I am always struck by the universal look of sorrow I see among people who bid farewell to their loved one at a funeral service. Grief wears one face. There’s a blankness, a darkness, a somber look that transcends time, gender, profession,… Read More

We all know what it’s like to feel lonely. It’s a hollow emptiness, a feeling of isolation and disconnection. And we don’t even have to be by ourselves to experience it. We can feel lonely in a relationship, in a crowded room, even among friends. Jesus understands the full breadth… Read More

Super mom. Super wife. Super worker. Super life. Many women might use these words to describe themselves. Often, they try to be the best version of themselves for their kids, their husbands, their employers, their social media “friends.” All this, despite the Bible’s message that God’s love for… Read More

When life hits us hard, we’re bound to feel disappointed and discouraged. Maybe you lost your job, and you can’t pay your rent. Maybe you’ve tried to salvage a relationship, but it’s broken beyond repair. Or a loved one with cancer went through treatment only to find that more chemo… Read More

In the span of a few days, Dr. Jo Clifford’s life was changed forever. Her son committed suicide, and she was fired from her job two weeks after that. She went into a closet, shut the door and wept. But something unexpected happened: She met God… Read More

Worry. It can be a heavy burden that so many people feel they must carry alone. Do you have more bills than paycheck? Are the kids struggling? Is someone you love facing a medical challenge? Well, you’re definitely not alone. The American Psychological Association says the top… Read More

We all know what it feels like to wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Maybe you just spilled coffee on your clothes while you were heading to work. Or you missed an early-morning meeting because you were stuck in traffic. Or you had… Read More

Fourteen years ago, Beth Hartwell could not imagine that she would be helping others through their pain. She was still reeling from her own. Her mother—who was the center of Beth’s world–had died, and Beth’s life suddenly seemed dark and empty. Her mother had not just been… Read More

Does every woman in the church need to be married with children in order to lead a happy, fulfilling life? Certainly not. But many single women may feel pressure to comply with what the church often upholds as an ideal state of womanhood. Kate Wallace is a single… Read More