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Marriage
View allAfter nearly a decade as caregivers for his parents, the challenges have grown rigorous, but our love has become closer.
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...
Nearly 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.
When my husband and I were newlyweds, we longed for...
Parenting
View allWhen 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...
Summer break: a time for Pinterest-worthy beach vacations, meticulously planned family...
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?
Give kids a better informed, more compassionate perspective on homelessness.
Life Challenges
View allMany 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...
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?...
Karen and Frank walked into my office and plopped onto my...
At 10 p.m. on a Wednesday night, Laura* received a call from...
Faith And Culture
View allYou make it possible for...
To thine own self be true. It’s one of the most venerable bits of cultural wisdom in our Western...
“All Scripture is breathed out by God,” wrote the...
Clergy Care
View allAlmost every year at the beginning of January, I’m reminded of a book one of my professors,...
Let’s be honest: ministry...
“Jesus replied: ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and...
On a recent commute to work, I had the sudden awareness of...
With up to 31 days in a month and the book of Proverbs...
We all have those moments when someone says something that...
Impact Stories
View allManon first heard about...
You make it possible for...
Doug and Carla have enjoyed...
Several years ago, Janice’s...
Because of you, marriage are...
Jodi was sitting in her church...