By Maryann Ehmann – Turning 50 was not my most favorite birthday. Even the lavish surprise party my family threw did not save me from my slump. Increasing aches and pains, unusual insecurity, and a heightened sense of guilt dominated my thinking. Worry was at an all time high. Hope for
By Nancie Carmichael – “I cried out to God with my voice…And He gave ear to me.” Ps. 77:1 We can get pretty complicated about prayer. After all, the thought of communicating with the Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth can be an intimidating concept. But Jesus says we are
By Amy Layne Litzelman – Excerpt: This Beloved Road Vol. II – Into the Source Jesus: “Just as the Father has loved Me, I have also loved you; abide in My love.” John 15:9 (NASB) Do you believe what God says about you? That you’re the apple of His
By Charlotte Peacock− It is a sad reality that many women perceive the menopause as the end of their sexual lives. While it can alter our sexual experiences, it doesn’t mean we have to forget about our pleasures completely. Read on to find out how you can combat the negative
By Kim Chaffin – When my daughter was little she had a knack for wiggling herself right in between my husband and I. Whether we were sitting, standing or, laying in bed, she would wiggle herself right in. It became a joke with us. We would sit as close as
By Carole Towriss− Rivkah closed her eyes against the pain and grabbed her belly. “I’m sorry. Can you repeat that?” The physician shook his head. “There’s nothing further we can do for you. We’ve done all we can do.” He held out his hand. She retrieved the thin bag tucked
By Amy Layne Litzelman− (excerpt: This Beloved Road Vol. II – Into the Source) “I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body.” Philippians 1:23-24 (NIV) Sometimes
Christmas is a magical time of year for both kids and adults alike. The kids are out of school, the holiday cheer keeps everyone in high spirits, and spending time together as a family is at the top of everyone’s priority list. One hallmark of the Christmas season is the
By Ruth W. Crocker− I learned how to appear to look strong and hold myself together following the death of a loved one from my mother. I observed her after the death of my youngest brother from a seizure disorder. He was seven when he died and I was fourteen.
By Dixie Diamanti− Yesterday was Thanksgiving. My big beautiful family all met together at my son’s house. Looking around the table I had to laugh to myself as I studied each one. It you have ever seen the sitcom, Parenthood, that is what my family reminds me of. All talking
By Kim Chaffin – Annie is a Broadway musical based on the popular Harold Gray comic strip, “Little Orphan Annie”. It is the story of a little orphan girl who is desperately looking for her parents. After running away to find them, she is brought back to the orphanage. Luckily
By Keri Lunt Stevens – Are you ready to date now that your kids are out of the house? Are you finally in a place in your career where you can see yourself settling down? Are you excited to move forward? Whatever your reason for joining the dating game after
By Anne Graham Lotz – A term that has recently been bandied about is “evangelical feminism”. It’s a new one to me; and I’m not sure what it means, or what it means to you. But if it describes women who are strong, bold, free-spirited leaders inside and outside of
By Cindy Shannon− It is amazing to me the level of stress experienced the minute Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations, advertisements and plans begin. It is not supposed to be like this, I know, but when you have a blended family all things ‘normal’ become ‘abnormal’. This post is to offer
By Melodee Currier – I have no trouble saying no – and I don’t need to tell a little white lie to say it. The turning point for me was when I was in my thirties. I had over extended myself with obligations to the point that I actually had
By Lynn Mosher − My all-time favorite Christmas movie, well, probably of all movies, is The Bishop’s Wife. (Not The Preacher’s Wife!) I watch it a couple of times throughout the year. If you have never watched it, I highly recommend it. Hearing Cary Grant tell the story of David
By Dr. Sandra Glahn − I know it’s not even Thanksgiving yet, and I promise I’m not one of those people who starts decorating for Christmas the day after Halloween. But the first Sunday in advent falls on November 30 this year, so I don’t want us to get broadsided
By Kim Chaffin – Tonight was her Christmas party – an elegant ballroom party, it was a dream come true. The last two months at this job made her feel like her past was finally behind her. The dress and shoes she had borrowed fit her perfectly. However, as she
By Cindy Shannon – Have you ever considered how a cow path is made? They are uniform in width and they are not straight, they are curved–for no apparent reason. Each path is ‘the way’ for all the cows to travel through a field, one after another … with just
A few years ago, we invited our friends to join us for Thanksgiving and I learned something very important. Although my friend is an amazing cook, I told her I would do the turkey and the main dishes if she would handle the dessert. “Are you sure you don’t want
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