Finding Hope at 3am: Embracing God’s Beauty in a Dark Place
By: Carin Weier Have you ever found yourself awake at 3am, with your head spinning? I lived there for years. Whether it was lingering thoughts from the day before or the anxiety of what the next day would bring, 3am often became a battleground in my mind. Sitting in that darkness, I felt like my […]
Beyond the Season: Nurturing a Heart of Gratitude
By: Dr. Wesley Northey This is the season of Thanksgiving. A wonderful holiday time for us to come together with loved ones and family, eat way too much food, and hopefully, amidst all of busy-ness and travel, recognize the many blessings we have in our lives to be thankful for. While this is great to […]
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
By: Millie Knight Do you remember the last time you stepped out of your comfort zone? That feeling of fear and excitement, the simultaneous rush of anxiety and curiosity? Stepping out of your comfort zone is where growth happens. The comfort zone is a psychological state where you feel at ease, in control, and free […]
Celebrating the Climb: Finding Joy in Each Step
By: Ryan Hebron Do you ever feel like you’re climbing a mountain towards some far-off goal? I know I do. My dreams often feel so big, so daunting, that I barely know where to start. Whether it’s becoming CEO, running a marathon, entering full-time ministry, or traveling the world, those major accomplishments can seem impossibly […]
Navigating the Waves of Addiction: Essential Tips for Christian Wives Coping with an Addicted Spouse
By: Julie Sanford Addiction is a heavy burden, both for the person battling it and their loved one, particularly their wives. It sometimes feels even harder for us as Christian wives, because we aren’t ‘supposed to’ have problems like these in our households. So we try to fight this battle in solitude, which makes it […]
Empowering Self-Talk
By: Dr. Wesley Northey Have you ever considered the way you speak to yourself, about yourself, when you’re by yourself? For many years, I was a very harsh personal critic; never meeting my own expectations and feeling like no matter what I did, it was never enough. Like many of us, I was guilty of […]
Suicide Prevention and The Power of Connection
By: Susan Browning Schulz San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge was built in 1937, since then over 2,000 people have jumped to their deaths from this iconic spot. Of the thousands, only one percent has survived. One of those survivors, Kevin Hines, is now an advocate for suicide prevention and mental health. He often shares in […]
Together, We Can Fight to Prevent Suicide
By: Deb Bryant Blue lights pulsating outside my window. A knock at the door. Neighbors concerned looks. Devastating news that leaves an aftermath of pain and heartache, I could have never imagined. My question, “Why?” goes unanswered. Thoughts of, “If only”, and “I should have noticed the signs” are haunting me. Friends don’t know what […]
Breaking Free: Ending the Cycle of Lies
By: Bryan Flanery Growing up I knew that it was wrong to tell a lie. I wasn’t raised in the church, nor did I have an idea of what faith was, still I inherently grasped the wrongness of lying. Did that stop me from lying? Not at all, but I knew that it was wrong […]
Cultivating Empathy
By: Millie Knight In a world that often seems fast-paced and disconnected, the value of empathy cannot be overstated. Empathy can be defined as the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It plays a crucial role in building meaningful connections, fostering understanding, and promoting positive change. On the other hand, apathy, […]