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Whether it’s a sink full of dirty dishes that continues to climb, clutter covering your countertops, laundry piles blocking hallways, a stash of unpaid bills, or a to-do list that never seems to get checked off--you’re not alone.
Find encouragement!  Start by taking these small steps to transform your home.

In the midst of our darkness, the prospect of giving up feels almost inevitable. Why cling to hope if it’s just going to result in more suffering?  All I can do is offer three simple reasons to keep hoping instead of giving up.

During the Old Testament, God didn’t want the Israelites to marry those outside of Israel. Why?  And does that apply to interracial dating and marriage today?  What does the Bible say about this?

These four sisters, pregnant at the same time, are living out their childhood dreams! The daughters of former California State Senator, Ted Gaines, have due dates within months of each other.

Learn how these sisters supported one another through their pregnancy ups and downs, and enjoy the blessing of this experience.

We live in a restless world.  We’ve allowed our schedules to fill to the point that we suffer mentally, physically, and spiritually.

In stark contrast, God calls us to rest.  Even more than that, rest glorifies Him!  Find out the where, how, and why of resting...

How can we be sure to listen to a voice that is not audible to our physical human ears, but our human hearts long for - especially when we're going through a crisis?

Here are three ways we can help our spirits be open to hearing what God wants to tell us.

By watching and praying for wisdom, we can be there to be the wind beneath her wings when it's time for her to fly.

Nebraska man T. Scott Marr knows God is real. Doctors had no hope for the nearly brain-dead dad. In fact, he was supposed to die after they pulled the plug. Only, he didn’t. Now called the “miracle man,” Scott made an unbelievable recovery instead!

This time of year can be hard. It seems all the fun has passed and there is nothing to look forward to. As tempting as it may be, don't let the blues settle in. Fight back! Then look forward!

I make a plan every January to ensure I don't end the year in the same place, spiritually, as I was when the year started

If your husband sees that you believe in him no matter what, he'll gain the confidence to believe in himself and change for the better.

Here's how you can bring out the best in your husband by encouraging him.

“I prepared myself to find a grave, and I now found a person, and it was just absolutely mind-blowing,” said Deanna Shrodes.

Find out how years of prayer were answered by this ordained minister.

The holiday season’s air is thick with New Year's resolutions; well intended, but far more likely to fail than succeed. So let’s re-frame those good intentions and agree that any time of year is a great time to make changes that improve your health and life.

For you, is Christmas about feelings of expectation and euphoria, followed by feelings of disappointment and despair right afterward?  Or is there something more to be gained from the passing of Christmas Day?

For all the holiday get-togethers you're planning, it can be to fix something nutritious as well as delicious.  

Here are some excellent ideas to serve to family and friends that will please the pallet and feed the body. 

After 22 hours of travel, John hops off a plane and rushes to the hospital to meet his day-old daughter. And the best part is that NO ONE knows he’s coming!

What an amazingly tearful surprise!

As we focus our hearts on Jesus this Christmas season, we can offer Him one prayer each day, focusing on who He is and all He has done for us! When we are reminded of who Jesus is, and turn our eyes to Him, in an ever-changing world, we are reminded that He truly is the Savior of the World.

Ever worry about building your kids' character in a culture of plenty? Ever wonder if the deck is stacked against you when times aren't tough enough? Learn how you can build character in the heart of your child.

We have assigned so many attributes to St. Nick - except maybe some historical facts!  Where did St. Nicholas come from, and how do we separate historical fact from holiday fiction?  

Here's a narrative you can share with your family to help everyone appreciate Christmas all the more. 

As we prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, let's look at the testimonies of two women in scripture who truly inspire us towards joy and anticipation this season.