Easter is greater than Christmas
“Which of your Eids is bigger?” my Muslim friend kindly inquired one lazy afternoon. Her mahogany eyes glistened with curiosity as she waited for my…
The hope of Easter all year long
Spring is always such a welcomed season. The winters can be longer and darker in some areas. As soon as the weather starts to creep out of the…
Simple ways to focus on Christ this Easter
Once I heard a youth pastor say that Christmas is like the National Championship and Easter is the Super Bowl of our faith. I think about that every…
How God fills our hearts & a special Valentine’s dessert
Ever wonder why we can achieve goals or obtain coveted material possessions, yet still feel like something is missing? There are many things in life…
Four parenting resolutions for the new year
The more I talk and think about New Year's resolutions, the more I see the divided camps. It seems like people either love them or want nothing to do…
More than the winter blues: Faith to get help
The gray Midwest winter day matched the gloom wrapping itself around my heart. Sadness loomed above me like Eeyore’s rain cloud. While saying goodbye…
Is it time to reset your focus?
The day we became parents was the day our focus changed. While our attention was once on ourselves, our careers, or our weekend plans, in a moment…
Four ways to care for your teens’ mental health during the holidays
Christmastime. It’s the most wonderful time of the year—unless it’s not. Then the holidays can be really hard. Whether it’s missing a loved one, the…
Sharing more than presents this Christmas
During the holiday season, it seems the “to-do” list takes on a new meaning. It consistently grows a little bit longer as the hours and the days…