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Kids: Friends Like Jesus! Faithful families take care of each other — Karen Holford
What does it really mean to be a friend like Jesus? Through Bible stories, practical activities, and family discussions, this fun and thoughtful article helps children...
Why Hurt Lurks in the Pews - Four degrees of emotional hurt — Victor D. Marshall
Why do some people in the church react with unexpected anger, distance, or pain? This article explores four degrees of emotional hurt—and how understanding hidden woun...
Why I Stay in a Hurtful Church - Seeing God's overcoming power in His church — Nicole Parker
What do you do when the people who are supposed to encourage your faith are the ones who wound you most deeply? This practical and honest article shares biblical steps...
Persevering Through Pain - Contemplating the path through pain — Jeffrey O. Brown
How do we move through pain when simply “pushing through” is not enough? This thoughtful article reflects on the difference between forcing, avoiding, and faithfully p...
Lifestyle: The Forgetting Dilemma - How memory works (or doesn’t) and how to improve it — Rae Lee Cooper
Why do we forget important things—and when should forgetfulness become a concern? This practical and encouraging article explores how memory works, why the brain somet...
Tips to Thrive: Wounded in the House of Faith - Meeting conflict with grace — Angelina Wood
How do you respond when hurt comes from within the church family itself? This heartfelt reflection explores how ministerial spouses can navigate disappointment, confli...
Family Matters: When People Are Confusing - A story of overreach—and how to respond — Karen Holford
What do you do when someone in the church makes you question your own judgment, boundaries, or reality? This honest reflection explores manipulation, “gaslighting,” an...
Editorial: When the Church Hurts - A reflection for ministerial spouses — Aurora Canals
What do you do when the very place meant to bring healing becomes the source of deep hurt? How can ministerial spouses navigate disappointment in the church without lo...
Kids: Close Friends - Faithful families take care of each other — Karen Holford
How can one small family’s story teach us about loyalty, kindness, and caring for each other through life’s ups and downs? Through hands-on activities and heartfelt qu...
There’s Nothing Better than Grace - The story of Hosea — Kenneth Crawford
What kind of love keeps searching, keeps forgiving, and even pays the price to bring a broken heart home? Through Hosea’s painful story, this powerful retelling reveal...
Don’t Go to Bed Angry? What does Ephesians 4:26 really mean? — Willie Oliver & Elaine Oliver
Does “don’t let the sun go down on your anger” mean every conflict must be solved before bedtime? This thoughtful reflection unpacks Ephesians 4:26, revealing that the...
Lifestyle: It’s Just the Weather- The weather affects us—here’s how — Rae Lee Cooper
Ever noticed how a gray, rainy day can drain energy while sunshine seems to lift everyone’s mood? This practical guide explores how sunlight, temperature, and barometr...
Tips to Thrive: Building Deeper Connections with Your Spouse - Cultivating intimacy in your relationship — Angelina Wood
Intimacy is more than physical closeness—it’s emotional safety, shared faith, honest communication, and intentional time together. Are you nurturing every dimension of...
On Adding Value: Practice thoughtful consideration — Amanda Walter
What if adding value to someone’s life started with something as simple as your next word, action, or quiet act of service? This reflection challenges us to practice t...
Family Matters: Closer- Leaning into habits that promote togetherness — Karen Holford
After heartbreak and seasons of distance, one couple discovers that closeness doesn’t happen by accident—it grows through intentional habits, honest questions, and sha...
Editorial: Strengthening the Two Most Sacred Relationships in Ministry- Intimacy with your spouse and God — Aurora Canals
Ministry can quietly erode the very relationships meant to sustain it—are you nurturing intimacy with both your spouse and with God? This heartfelt reflection explores...
Kids: You’re Never All Alone! God will never leave you — Karen Holford
Do you ever feel lonely—but what if the One who made you promises to be with you all the time? This kids’ article teaches that God will never leave you and offers fun ...
Eshet Chayil: Woman of Valor- Living with courage and grace — Hannele Ottschofski
What does it really mean to be a woman of valor-and how can courage and grace shape a woman’s unique journey through family, service, and self‑discovery? Hannele Ottsc...
Hope Beyond Depression: Healing comes with patience — Heather-Dawn Small
In this deeply personal reflection, Heather-Dawn Small shares her long journey through depression, grief, and healing, reminding readers that recovery often comes slow...
Lifestyle-Motivating Good Self-Care: It’s not always easy, convenient, or tasty — Rae Lee Cooper
We often know what healthy self-care looks like—yet choosing it can feel inconvenient, uncomfortable, or even unappealing. What if lasting motivation comes not from wi...
When Love Feels Lost: Hope for parents estranged from adult children — Eric Bates
Estrangement from adult children is one of the deepest heartaches for parents, especially in ministry, but even in this sorrow, God offers hope. How can we trust in Go...
Tips to Thrive-Upheld by God’s Love: When we feel lonely and discouraged — Angelina Wood
Loneliness and discouragement are familiar companions for many ministerial spouses, yet God’s unwavering love gently upholds us through every season. How can resting i...
Family Matters-Healthy Friendships: Why we need them and how to form them — Karen Holford
Loneliness is a normal human experience, especially for ministry families who face frequent change and separation—but healthy friendships can transform isolation into ...
Editorial-Dealing with Loneliness in Ministry: We all feel lonely sometimes — Ramon Canals
Surrounded by people yet aching with isolation, many pastors and ministry families quietly struggle with loneliness. What causes this hidden epidemic, how does it affe...
Kids - Ripples of Happiness! Share a lot of smiles — Karen Holford
Want to start a chain of happiness? Discover how a simple smile or act of kindness can spread joy, and how small good deeds can make a big difference in the world arou...
Sharing Your Story - God makes it easy! — Janet Page
Jesus used a healed demoniac’s story to bring transformation to an entire region. What can your personal testimony do when you share how God has worked in your life?
Charlie’s Story - An angry man and a miracle of grace — Diana Bruch
What seemed like a failed visit turned into a life-changing moment. A simple prayer and steadfast faith led to an unexpected conversion and baptism, proving that with ...
When Your Spouse Is Called, Are You Called Too? Discerning God’s calling for you — Libna Arroyo
Libna Arroyo shares the emotional journey of navigating her husband's calling to military chaplaincy, challenging her faith and trust in God's plan.
Tips To Thrive - Guiding and Preparing the Next Generation - Help them grow into wise leaders — Angelina Wood
How can we effectively pass on our faith to the next generation? By pointing them to Jesus, empowering them as leaders, and providing the tools to make wise choices, w...
Lifestyle - From the Table to Tomorrow - How parents shape lifelong dietary habits — Shonedell De Velde
Parents are the key influencers in shaping their children's dietary habits. By setting a strong example and creating a health-conscious home environment, they can inst...