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...

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 own. Thankfully, my family and friends linked arms with me, walking...

Money is tight, but you still want to take your family on an exciting vacation! Here are some ideas that won't break the bank. 1. Family camp - Also called "intergenerational camps", to distinguish them from the classic kids' summer camps, they typically have beautiful settings, simple lodgings, meals included (probably in a dining hall), and...

I am not one of those people who rejoices in etiquette. I'm someone who avoided a certain person at family reunions for about 15 years because I was certain I had forgotten to send them a thank you card after my wedding.  I'm committed to etiquette enough to feel guilty when I don't do it, but not committed enough to follow through. It's the worst...

When I think back to my freshman year at university, it's surprising that not one of my floormates dropped out of school. For most of us it was our first time living away from home for an extended period of time. Add to our newfound "freedom" (in the sense of lack of restraints) an ample supply of alcohol and sexual liberation and you have a recipe...

If you are dealing with an unfaithful spouse, the pain you are feeling unfortunately comes with the territory.  The consequences of an affair are overwhelming and horrifically painful.  I have heard it likened to post traumatic stress syndrome.  You are in a place you never expected to be. Here are a few things that will help you navigate this...

Crippling student loan debt. Scary words, but a reality for many students. For some debt is unavoidable. But in many cases the amount of financial burden college and university graduates carry could be reduced with better financial planning. Recently a particularly egregious case was highlighted by the Wall Street Journal: When Michelle...