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How healthy are you going into this holiday season?

While you can try to steer clear of germs, pump up the antioxidants, and even get your flu shots, one of the healthiest habits you can cultivate is to express a grateful heart.

Uttering these five words will make you stop short of your dreams and calling. I'm guilty of saying them...are you?

Your family members are gathered for a Thanksgiving feast. As you enjoy delicious food and engaging conversation, you look out across the table and think of how thankful you are for this experience. It's all perfect, except for one thing.  It’s not real.

Here are some all-too-common scenarios that can burst the bubble of unrealistic expectations at Thanksgiving – and what you can do if you encounter them...

Here are 7 essential phrases sons need to hear from their moms to feel valued and capable later in life.

In case the concept of spending quiet time with God is unfamiliar to you (as it was to me for a long time), it’s basically taking time either within your normal prayer time or throughout the day to get silent before God and listen for His voice.

...sort of like having coffee with a friend....

Some days get hard. We feel exhausted. Worn. Tired of fighting. About ready to give up. Feeling like we can’t go on. The enemy seems to be hot on our trail. And we wonder if we’ve been left on our own.

For those who are battle-weary, here's some real hope for you this day…

We all look for love; many of us fill our hearts with material things when we don’t find it. This powerful film tells the story of Ali, who, after attaching her self-worth to a beautiful wedding ring, learns a priceless lesson in generosity that will last her a lifetime.

What is it in your life that is holding you back from loving the life God gave you?

Two sisters, each adopted from China by two different American families, now meet in person for the first time - on LIVE television!  Tears of joy were flowing all around!

He longs for us to spend time with Him…no matter how busy life gets!

Singles:  Everyone eventually gets to an age where it feels like everyone around you is getting hitched--especially when you're continually scrolling through social media.

So how can you hold onto encouragement in these times?

Since it's one of the smallest rooms in your house, the bathroom can quickly become a cluttered, messy place.
Here are some quick and easy ways to restore the restroom in your house!

Planning a wedding can be super stressful, especially if the bride has no idea it’s even happening!
Jeff and Esther have spent 10 beautiful years together and his surprise is a good indicator that there are many more to come.

All parents do this: we prepare, sometimes ineffectively, for the kiddoes God gifts us with.

So how should we prepare our lives for children? Where should we spend our energy, focus our attention, or put all that new-baby gear?  Here are important areas to consider... 

For though there's a lot that may be left undone at the end of every day, if we're living close to the One who created the day and cares about us more than we could ever imagine, that's where true life is found.

We know that under the unkind, or condescending words you speak to us, you are trying to encourage.  So here are a few things happily-married, engaged, or otherwise coupled friends–with your good, lovely intentions–should avoid saying to singles.

Many people forget—caffeine is a drug. It alters mood, behavior, and the chemical workings of your body. There are probably more people addicted to caffeine than any other drug on the planet. Maybe more than all other drugs combined. So you might be surprised to hear me say—that’s not necessarily a bad thing....

Are you currently in a place of waiting? Though we’re all familiar with it, we can often grow wearing in our waiting, and our hearts grow heavy with worry and doubt.   Sometimes we might wonder if God has forgotten about us or given up on us....

But take heart...find your encouragement.

This touching story follows the journey of a young Christian couple who, after trying to conceive for nine years, finally get to meet their adopted baby boy, Jacob, for the first time.

Not a dry eye in the office!

Planning to watch a sad movie? Beware: It may make you pig out on the popcorn!

Robin Miller, MD, tells us why, and gives us suggestions to avoid emotional eating.