Why Do We Keep Having the Same Fight? How to Break the Cycle of Conflict in Marriage
It usually starts over something small, like the dishes or a forgotten errand. Maybe a tone of voice that landed wrong. But within minutes, you’re back in the same argument you’ve had a dozen times before. And somewhere in the middle of it, one of you thinks: “Why do...
Is My Child Ready For Communion?
Communion is a meaningful and sacred part of the Christian faith. As a parent, you may wonder when your child is ready to participate. Is there a certain age? What should they understand? How do you know if it’s the right time? Here’s a simple guide to help you think...
Understanding the Fruit of the Spirit (and Living a Fruitful Life!)
On our good days, the fruit of the Spirit in the Bible can feel reasonable…maybe even attainable. But when we stop and read Galatians 5:22-23 slowly, we feel the weight of it. This isn’t how we are supposed to live sometimes. It’s how we’re called to live all the...
Dungeons and Dragons and Christianity: Living on Mission in Unexpected Places
Living on Mission in Unexpected Places I have always been drawn to the fantasy genre. Whether reading epic fantasy books, playing Dungeons and Dragons, or building imaginary worlds of my own, storytelling has been part of how I see life. Over time, I started noticing...
How to Make Friends as a New Mom (When You Feel Lonely + Everyone Seems Busy)
Becoming a mom changes everything, including your friendships. Suddenly, your schedule revolves around nap windows, feeding times, and diaper bags, and the people you used to text on a whim may feel harder to reach. Even if you’re surrounded by people,...
Living on Purpose: 3 Ways to Make Each Day Count for the Kingdom
Living on Mission in Unexpected Places Not long ago, someone asked me a simple but powerful question: If this were my last year on earth, how would I live differently? Questions like that have a way of bringing life into sharp focus. I realized I would want to be far...
Waiting Isn’t Wasted
What the Bible Says About Waiting on God and How It Shapes Us A few years ago, I found myself refreshing my email every five minutes, waiting for an answer. A big one. A door that I desperately wanted God to open. I had prayed. I had planned. I had done “all the right...
6 Simple Christian Easter Traditions
How to Prepare Your Heart at Any Age Easter is one of the most joyful celebrations of the year. It’s a season filled with bright flowers, egg hunts, family meals, and sweet treats. But at the center of it all is something far greater: the resurrection of Jesus and the...
