Creativity is at the core of romance. Get your own creative juices flowing by trying one or all of these four fun dates to add a little spark to your marriage.
Watch the incredible story of this 18-year-old atheist who was ready to give up on finding a family, when a Christian couple became the answer to his prayer and adopted him!
If one of your resolutions for the new year is to become a person of prayer, here are some prayer topics that hopefully will stir you to speak with God in deep and profound ways.
Kids today are bombarded by information. They are more likely to seek out answers to their questions on the internet or their friends, than ask their parents.
I want my kids to be thinking about God in their every day lives...
Think healthy eating has to be expensive? Think again. Comparing cost per nutrients when searching for nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains and milk can not only save you money, but can affect your health in the long run.
The holiday season’s air is thick with New Year's resolutions; well intended, but far more likely to fail than succeed. So let’s re-frame those good intentions and agree that any time of year is a great time to make changes that improve your health and life.
For me, one of the most challenging and busies times of the year is the holiday season. It is when I discover my overcommitted schedule and endless obligations have created a very underwhelmed soul.
This time of year can be hard. It seems all the fun has passed and there is nothing to look forward to. As tempting as it may be, don't let the blues settle in. Fight back! Then look forward!
Resolutions are rarely kept past 30 days, but goals can be life changing. More than good intentions, goals help you put in place concrete steps to create a different life, and a different kind of love. So as a couple, take some time to dream together!
Whether you are hosting a holiday dinner or attending as a guest and bringing a dish, why not whip up some stellar sides to pair with the bird or roast?
For you, is Christmas about feelings of expectation and euphoria, followed by feelings of disappointment and despair? Or is there something more to be gained from the passing of Christmas Day?
Somehow, I’ve gone from Buddy the Elf to the Grinch. I’ve gone on a downward spiral from loving Christmas to dreading its coming. But, I don’t want it to be this way!
As we focus our hearts on Jesus this Christmas season, we can offer Him one prayer each day, focusing on who He is and all He has done for us! When we are reminded of who Jesus is, and turn our eyes to Him, in an ever-changing world, we are reminded that He truly is the Savior of the World.
Most years I tend to lose sight of Jesus somewhere between the deals of Black Friday and the dawn of a new year. As I fight to carve out the time to consider the sacred, I keep wondering how Jesus would celebrate His birth. If Jesus were still walking the earth, what would He be doing this Christmas? Here's my best guess.
If two spouses who are believers aren’t attending church at all, whether separately or together, that more than likely points to a foundational problem in the marriage.
No matter how much money we brought in, we could never seem to get ahead. We were drowning in debt and were exhausted. We were in an overwhelming financial disaster and had no clue how to get out.
A day holds a lot of time: 24 hours. 1,440 minutes. 86,400 seconds. Yet for most of us, our daily cry is “If only I had more time!” We feel so busy and overwhelmed!
So how do we manage the precious commodity of time? Here's how!
If you've experienced a loss, there are some practical ways grieving people can help themselves navigate the holidays as well as help friends and broken children experience the joy of Christmas in the context of grief.
