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It’s two weeks until Christmas. If that sent your heart racing a little, take a breath with me. Just for a moment, slip your […]

It's Christmas week! Merry Christmas. When Heaven Sang Let's look at one final group in the Christmas story—the chorus of angels. We know they […]

In 2020, while our world suffered a global pandemic, one storyteller released The Wonder Switch, a book that dared you to flip your wonder […]

Mom made Christmas magical with beautiful decorations, welcoming aromas, and plenty of candlelight. She seemed to navigate the Christmas season with ease and grace. […]

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Hannukah! Cheery faces surrounded by sparkling lights. Somehow, people find a new level of kindness this time of year. […]

This Thanksgiving, as you prepare, travel, enjoy delicious foods, laugh, cry, please find time to nurture your soul with gratitude. Even if you are […]

In Chicago, the news is buzzing with special holiday trains getting ready to leave various stations. This annual event invites people to ride with […]

Growing up, my grandmother talked about how the days flew by. I thought she was nuts, maybe losing her mind. Every hour seemed to […]

Christmas is a season of joy, celebration, and wonder. Or of sadness, loneliness, abandonment. My uncle turns 95 this December. He’s my other dad […]

This weekend, Dave and I will move across several states. While we’re excited for this new opportunity, we grieve the separation from friends and […]

Can I let you in on a secret? The power of gratitude can change your life and marriage relationship trajectory. In this Thanksgiving season, […]

Growing up, New Year’s Eve meant late night church services, exciting times with friends, and staying up late. But, a mere few months after […]

It’s quiet in our house. My eyes drift down the hallway, where past shadows float on the edge of consciousness. Laughter echoes. I catch […]

Kelly stared at her calendar. Her color-coordinated blocks, which generally calmed her mind, brought rising panic. She anticipated exhaustion. Where would she find the […]

Sandra* admitted she couldn’t stop the painful recordings her mind played every time she prayed to forgive Tim* for seeking out porn. Head hung […]

Have you ever felt like you were the fly on the wall observing yourself in a room full of people? Maybe you noticed the […]

Amy couldn’t shake the underlying malaise that overshadowed her days. Would she ever recover from the shock of Ted’s porn use? With the holiday […]

If your marriage struggles with the pain of addiction or betrayal, the upcoming holiday season probably seems unappealing. What felt fun, anticipatory, and fabulous […]

In the United States of America, we celebrate Memorial Day each year on the last Monday in May. Initially created to remember the sacrifice […]

The bottom of that pit stank. It felt cold, slimy, and uninhabitable. I’ll never forget the day I realized I didn’t have to stay […]

This time of year, we naturally look back and forward. And we must take the appropriate pause to do both. What happened during this […]

Merry Christmas! ? Isn’t it wonderful to celebrate the most incredible birthday party with the entire world? Young couples get very creative these days […]

Last year, my husband and I participated in an ugly sweater contest. He won. 😀 Not sure if it was because the sweater was […]

A few years ago, my son received a bag of coal for Christmas. From his wife. ? The “coal” pieces were freezable ice cubes. […]

During this season of gratitude, how do you give thanks when your life hurts and feels broken? That’s a tough one. As I look […]

What does Easter mean if porn addiction has a death grip on your marriage? Everything! If Jesus came to die for ALL sin, then […]

I’ve often wondered why the Christmas angels chose to appear to the shepherds. No one paid much attention to shepherds. Did they feel overlooked? […]

I live in Colorado. Hiking is a regular pastime for most of us here, with great trails in the towering pines just minutes from […]

If you’re heartbroken, can you get a pass on the Christmas festivities? If your marriage is far from jolly, are you wondering if you […]

If you find gratitude when you don't feel thankful, it changes your focus no matter your circumstances. Think back over the last year. How […]

Several years ago, Dave and I visited the home of Corrie Ten Boom in the Netherlands. The very home where Corrie and her family […]

This week is a holy week of anticipation for people of faith. However, with our isolation due to the current world concerns over the […]

You’ve seen her. She grips a coffee cup in her hand, staring out the window while it grows cold. Oblivious to you and others, […]

The Thanksgiving holiday is this week—at least for those who live in the USA. I love this season. Not because it’s the precursor to […]