Women

I stood at the kitchen counter, crumbled the paper in my hand and gritted my teeth, “Is this how my life is supposed to be?” I screamed in my heart. “Mommy, that’s my teacher’s note. You just messed it up.” My 6-year-old son said. Although tears burned my eyes, I took his face in my hands. “Baby, mommy wants to read this, but I can’t.” my words choked. “Remember, mommy can’t see.”

There's a strange tension that exists, even for Christians, between sacrifice and self-care. Here's an interesting perspective from Psalm 23 on the source of our refueling.

As the holiday season comes to a close, many people struggle with feelings of sadness and post-holiday blues. By implementing six simple yet effective strategies - setting reasonable goals, establishing healthy boundaries, exercising regularly, taking supplements, engaging in hobbies, and prioritizing God's will - individuals can overcome these blues and start the new year on a positive note.

Take some time and choose one or two of these prayers to pray for your husband in the new year. It doesn't have to be perfect, just consistent. Jesus will hear you, and your husband will appreciate it.

As you can see, dinner doesn’t have to be a chore during this holiday season. With a little planning ahead, dinner will be on the table in no time!

Mary waited nine months for her miracle, but Israel waited centuries for the Messiah. God’s promises always come in His perfect timing—discover what Mary’s story teaches us about trusting and waiting faithfully.

Sometimes our number one priority gets lost in the shuffle. This is awful to say, but it’s true.

Noah’s wife has, through the ages, been associated with at least two specific names, Emzara being one.

Remember this Christmas season that love, pain, and grief can coexist because emotions are complex, yet they are still gifts from God.

Mary was a flawed human being (like us all), but God noticed her humble heart and open mind that were willing to trust Him no matter what was at stake.

Prayerfully celebrate Christmas with hope, joy, and the promise of Christ’s return.

Prioritize connecting with people instead of impressing them.

Celebrate Christmas and Advent creatively by using your artistic gifts to honor Jesus.

A sweet friend can enrich our lives in so many ways, bringing forth an array of blessings. However, friendships can also be the relationships that hurt us most.

Do you desire to host your family during the holidays (or maybe you were voluntold) but find yourself stressing about the planning, organizing, or executing? Read on.

Spending prolonged periods with family or friends, sharing living quarters, and making concessions, coupled with the general stress of the season, can make gatherings a recipe for disaster. But it doesn't have to be. Life is too short, and our relationships too precious for us to spend another year trying to survive the season. Instead, perhaps, with a few adjustments, we can move from surviving to savoring this time. 

 Let’s follow the Samaritan woman’s lead today and take every opportunity to thank God by telling others about him.

Both my mom and I allowed Satan to use one of his most conniving schemes—comparison. We judged ourselves against others. The verdict—inadequate to offer hospitality. Perfectionism is the enemy of hospitality.

You may not have much more than a whispered hallelujah. But that's enough to praise the Lord.