Chelsea Vaughn The greatest challenge that accompanies change is the discipline of trust. I have no shame is saying that this is a challenge that receives my frequent failure. I grew up overseas in a community of expats. This community held the coined title “the place of the revolving door”. We laughed at the truth...

  By Katie Van Dyke Sometimes I feel like I am on a roller coaster of desires and uncertainties. In one instance I’m on a high feeling, confident and excited about something and then in the very next instance I’m brought low, feeling doubtful and confused about the very same thing. I know I am...

By Rondi Lauterbach Messy Marriages and Jesus As Christians we know our marriage is supposed to point to Jesus. We’ve read Ephesians 5:25-31. We get the metaphor. There’s just one problem. Once you’re married, it can feel like the fun is over. Of course, romance and being pursued are great, but marriage often settles down...

Jennifer Griffin I was 13 years old when it all started. I was a little on the awkward side, I wore a retainer and I rarely styled my hair. I often dressed in baggy t-shirts and hand-me-down jeans. I was happy, loved and accepted in my own home, but I suddenly felt out of place...

By Melissa Affolter Because I am a single woman quickly approaching middle age, I am often asked for advice and resources for younger single women. These women desire to be married and desire to understand how God’s goodness is displayed in their lingering unmarried state. When you age as a single woman, it does not...

  By Abigail Waldron In the weeks and months following my daughter Celia’s birth, almost a year to the day after her older sister Avaleen should have been born, I kept telling people what a dream baby she was. And it was true.  She rarely cried or fussed, started sleeping nine to twelve hours at...