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Marriage
View allNearly ten years into their marriage, Cristy and Josh have faced their share of valleys, including challenging in-law dynamics, infertility, grief and loss, career changes, and more.
Sometimes, we need to get back to the simple things we’ve always enjoyed doing as a couple.
After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for...
Many may not recognize how unsettling it is when your parents divorce when you’re already an adult.
Randy and Kim* were dumbfounded when friends said they were...
Parenting
View allSummer break: a time for Pinterest-worthy beach vacations, meticulously planned family...
Give kids a better informed, more compassionate perspective on homelessness.
When one sibling in the family has high needs, the "easy kid" can begin to feel like they're invisible.
My 7-year-old son climbed into the car with a scowl on his face...
Sort through your emotions, reactions, and even grief as you grapple with this new reality.
It's not uncommon for high schoolers to lack post-grad plans. How can parents help their directionless teenager find a path in life?
Life Challenges
View allKaren and Frank walked into my office and plopped onto my...
At 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, Laura* received a call from...
After nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.
What comes to mind when you hear, “Forgive your spouse?” The big stuff, right?...
Many may not recognize how unsettling it is when your parents divorce when you’re already an adult.
Bzzzdt. Carrie Oliver’s pager buzzed again, and I smiled...
Faith And Culture
View allYou make it possible for...
“All Scripture is breathed out by God,” wrote the...
To thine own self be true. It’s one of the most venerable bits of cultural wisdom in our Western...
Clergy Care
View allWith up to 31 days in a month and the book of Proverbs...
On a recent commute to work, I had the sudden awareness of...
Let’s be honest: ministry...
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and...
We all have those moments when someone says something that...
Almost every year at the beginning of January, I’m reminded of a book one of my professors,...
Impact Stories
View allBecause of you, marriage are...
Jodi was sitting in her church...
You make it possible for...
Manon first heard about...
Several years ago, Janice’s...
Doug and Carla have enjoyed...