Ministry is for Everyone
We all want to be involved in our churches but with work and kids, school and schedules it can be hard to fit it in. Often the same few people end up doing the bulk of the ministry. But what if there was a way you could serve from your own home or office, at your own pace, and... >Read More
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The "New" Grief
The Internet has become so integrated into modern life that it has impacted pretty much everything ... even the grieving process. The Huffington Post reports on the "new" grief:
The ongoing development of powerful and sophisticated medical diagnostic and treatment technologies has led to what Dr. Barbara Okun and I have termed "the new grief."...... >Read More
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Hope for Adult Kids of Divorce
I knew that divorce rates were higher among those whose parents had divorced, but it wasn’t until I read an article on CNN.com this morning that I realized how much higher they are.
According to the article, “The risk of divorce is 50 percent higher when one spouse comes from a divorced home, and 200 percent higher risk when both... >Read More
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When You Feel Very Alone in your Marriage
In the Christian wife/Mommy blogosphere, a lot of patterns are evident. Many of us who write give very similar advice. Rely on God. Focus on being the best wife you can be, not on changing your husband. Care for your marriage & kids first. Create a nice home. These things are all true, and I hope that people can... >Read More
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Shelia Wray Gregoire,
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How to Talk to the Broken Hearted
Not sure why you are going through this personal tragedy? Searching for why God is doing this? Take our Life Lesson called "Built By Brokenness" and find some answers that you have been searching for.
After losing our twins girls at 20 weeks gestation, my world completely fell apart. As I gingerly attempted to reintegrate my new, raw reality...... >Read More
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infertility & miscarriage,
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Men,
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Women
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Accounts of Autism
One of my favorite books is “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” by Mark Haddon. The book follows the intricate and, to me, sometimes seemingly irrational thoughts and actions of the main character as he solves a mystery.
While reading the book I became quickly aware that while it did not implicitly say so, it was implied...... >Read More
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Christine Hoover,
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nicole wiebe,
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Walking the Autism Road with Someone You Love
When my son was diagnosed with autism, I was surprised at the depths of grief that threatened to overwhelm me. Even though I still had my son, I felt as if I had lost him in some ways. The burden of mourning and moving into a new normal was not a load I was able to carry on my... >Read More
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Raise Your Hand
A woman at church raised her hand when the congregation was asked... >more
Celebrate That Baby!
New life is always a celebration! When a new baby arrives in... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)