• When Your Prayers for Your Husband Feel Unanswered

    This week’s guest posts is by Mike & Carlie Kercheval of The Praying Couple® There are seasons in marriage when prayer feels faithful—but the answers feel distant. Many married women quietly carry this tension: I’m praying. I’m believing. But nothing seems to be changing. If that resonates with you, we want to begin here—with reassurance that you’re not alone. Praying for your husband is not wasted effort. Scripture makes it clear that when we pray God’s Word—His will—we are heard,…

  • What Do We Do When Our Faith feels Small?

    The Ending is the Beginning I’ve always loved the ending to S. E. Hilton’s “The Outsiders.” It’s been years since I’ve read it, but that circular ending just stuck with me. The ending is beginning, and they mirror each other. When I sat down to write one of my books, I knew it was going to be the same. That sort of ending is poetic and wraps up the narrative well.  For those who might not be familiar with my…

  • Finding Joy While Grieving During the Holidays 

    Today’s post is written by my good friend, and excellent writer, Mary. She shares with us today about finding joy while grieving during the holidays.  Growing up, my family gathered at my grandparents’ house on Thanksgiving morning with side dishes, desserts, excitement, and hungry bellies ready to be filled. The screen door slammed shut as the grandkids raced to see who could reach the hay barn first – eager to play hide-and-seek among the bales. When the farm bell rang…

  • Seeking the Messiah: 5 Lessons from the Wise Men

    This is a guest post from my friend, Dalene. If you’re like me, it’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the Christmas season. Decorations, parties, presents – they’re fun, festive traditions. But do we put the same amount of time, focus, and energy into seeking the Messiah? As I was reading the story of the wise men in Matthew 2:1-12, the Lord revealed five things about their actions that we can model to deepen our…