Women

Instead of making new year's resolutions each year, I sit down with God and ask "How will I grow more in love with you this year?"

Take some time and choose one or two of these prayers to pray for your husband in the new year. It doesn't have to be perfect, just consistent. Jesus will hear you, and your husband will appreciate it.

As you can see, dinner doesn’t have to be a chore during this holiday season. With a little planning ahead, dinner will be on the table in no time!

Mary waited nine months for her miracle, but Israel waited centuries for the Messiah. God’s promises always come in His perfect timing—discover what Mary’s story teaches us about trusting and waiting faithfully.

Sometimes our number one priority gets lost in the shuffle. This is awful to say, but it’s true.

Noah’s wife has, through the ages, been associated with at least two specific names, Emzara being one.

Remember this Christmas season that love, pain, and grief can coexist because emotions are complex, yet they are still gifts from God.

Mary was a flawed human being (like us all), but God noticed her humble heart and open mind that were willing to trust Him no matter what was at stake.

Prayerfully celebrate Christmas with hope, joy, and the promise of Christ’s return.

Prioritize connecting with people instead of impressing them.

Celebrate Christmas and Advent creatively by using your artistic gifts to honor Jesus.

Spending prolonged periods with family or friends, sharing living quarters, and making concessions, coupled with the general stress of the season, can make gatherings a recipe for disaster. But it doesn't have to be. Life is too short, and our relationships too precious for us to spend another year trying to survive the season. Instead, perhaps, with a few adjustments, we can move from surviving to savoring this time. 

Yes, anxiety is sometimes strong, but it doesn’t compare to the wonder-working power of God through the Scriptures.

Both my mom and I allowed Satan to use one of his most conniving schemes—comparison. We judged ourselves against others. The verdict—inadequate to offer hospitality. Perfectionism is the enemy of hospitality.

Rather, it's about posturing our hearts in the right place to serve others with gracious and humble hearts, displaying Jesus’ love for all!

You may not have much more than a whispered hallelujah. But that's enough to praise the Lord.

Sometimes it creeps up on you slowly and then, without warning, it pounces. Other times, it’s there almost from the start, strangling you with a vicious grip. It’s the realization that you don’t know who you are anymore. You are now known as the baby’s mom. Your daily routine has become monopolized by the most adorable and helpless creature, and yet, in a weird and almost awful way, you’re a little bit resentful.

We’ve had our share of great dinner parties and disasters—and everything in between. We’ve left out key ingredients in dishes, forgotten to purchase beverages, and burned the main meat course beyond recognition while our kids have asked embarrassing questions or blurted out inappropriate comments. Hosting Thanksgiving can bring more angst because of family traditions and expectations. Before we get into concrete tips on how to make the day more fun and less stressful, let’s talk about six ways to reduce anxiety about hosting.