A lot of us here in the wealthy USA struggle with being unhappy, despite our numerous blessings. If we have a bad day, or string of days, our mood turns sour. If we’re a stay-at-home mom, our kids drives us crazy. If we’re working moms we don’t see our kids enough. It’s worse if we […]
Personal Growth
Five ways to save your marriage
Guest post by Tammy Oberg De La Garza Handling conflict with my husband does not come naturally to me. Like many wives, I’d prefer to avoid disputes at any cost, but disagreements in marriage are unavoidable and have the potential to either build up or tear down the relationship. So, it makes a big difference […]
How to discover what your calling is
Life is hard. Even if you are raised by decent parents and generally make good decisions, like me, life is still hard. That’s why it helps to have an anchor in the storm, a focus when you feel unsure of yourself and everything else. You need to know your purpose. Everyone has one. It’s why […]
How much should you submit to your husband according to the Bible?
The problem with much of Christianity in the western world is that we feel that a lot of the Bible is antiquated and outdated, and so we pick and choose what we want to follow. Most everyone around us is doing pretty much the same, so it affirms our loose convictions. If I compare myself […]
Jesus takes the insanity out of parenting
Today we get to hear from guest author Stephen Altrogge, who blogs over at theblazingcenter.com as he shares some great insight and perspective on some of the frustration we as parents experience. If you like this post, be sure to check out more on his blog! I believe it was Albert Einstein who said that […]
Why your kids listen to your husband but not you
Am I the only mom that struggles with this? For example, it takes me around an hour of begging and threatening to get my toddler to go to bed (he finds this whole process hilarious), but my husband gets him to sleep in minutes. I often have to tell my six-year-old several times to do […]
But is your heart alive in God?
How do you gauge your Christianity? How do you measure the state of your walk with God, or for that matter, your entire spirituality or even existence? It is true that you can judge a tree by its fruit. So, if you’re going to church regularly, serving others, giving generously, and reading your Bible, you’re […]
The one trick that might help you beat anxiety and depression
Anxiety and depression can really destroy your happiness. There’s not usually a quick fix to help you break free from the patterns that bring it on, but sometimes a small change can make a big difference. I’m on a journey to be completely joyful and anxiety and depression-free, even when my circumstances are less than […]
Praying for your miracle
I received an email from a family friend who has a son with special needs and other medical conditions. Different Christian families might have a different approach to this situation, but this family has decided to pray and believe God for their son’s complete healing. I want to share his words because I think they […]
19 scriptures that show how God feels about you
Sometimes when life is hard and I start to get discouraged, I need to remind myself of how tirelessly passionate God is about me. The affections of my human companions may wax and wane, but God’s devotion to me is steadfast. One of the best ways I can build myself up when things are tough […]