One of the biggest strengths women have is our ability to foster community. We find a variety of ways to come together because we enjoy each other’s company. The beauty of community
I always wanted a sister. The Lord gave me an older brother, who after a contentious start to our relationship in childhood, is now one of my closest friends. But, as a
Book recommendations are not hard to come by, but good book recommendations are a different story. Especially when you’re looking for something to read that resonates with you spiritually, trustworthy suggestions are
In Sharon Jaynes’s book Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, she tells a story about her grand-niece Lillian. My niece Anna dropped her kids off at school and then went
My daughter has played soccer since she was seven. At first, I prayed that her knees and ankles would hold out. Then, as the girls on her team matured and improved in
My daughter attracted athletic awards like fruit flies on watermelon rinds. I felt sorry for the other girls in her grade on elementary school field days. She’d come home with a fistful
In today’s world, there’s no shortage of books and lessons for Christian women. Your friend, mom, or coworker is probably always talking about the “best book” that you “just have to read.”
Every fall after my oldest child reached school age, I had to deal with a new harsh reality: school + structure = the need for self-discipline. Suddenly we couldn’t sleep in then
Music has a remarkable way of evoking memories and feelings from our life experiences. My maternal grandmother was our family musician. As a self-taught pianist and vocalist, she was a mainstay at
For me, the idea of peace conjures up images of comfortable chairs firmly planted into a warm, sandy beach. This imagery reminds me of my need to intentionally position myself in a
Helmets protect our heads. There are helmets to protect small skulls as they learn to ride bicycles. There are helmets that have been crafted with cutting-edge technology to reduce concussions for those
Have you ever felt powerless to control the spiral of thoughts, worries, or fears that consume your mind on a regular basis? Alternately, have you ever wished so badly that you could
