Raising kind, respectful children in today’s world is no easy task, and raising children who love Jesus can be even more challenging… Especially in Hollywood. Though it seems like Full House star Candace Cameron Bure was able to do both, and yes, all while facing the pressures that come with living in the spotlight in Hollywood. …
This story will give you goosebumps. On March 3, Coal City firefighters were dispatched to Freedom Ministries Church in Grandview, West Virginia. While the church went up in devastating flames, the firefighters were amazed to find that the Bibles and crosses inside the church were undamaged. That’s right. The building itself was covered in ashes, though …
Reid and Lisa Barker’s story is nothing short of a miracle. Filled with beautiful highs, and terrifying lows, their faith throughout their journey has remained strong and continues to inspire others across the country. Lisa and Reid were high school sweethearts and married each other at the age of 23. Just a year and a …
If you’re struggling to find the strength to move forward today, you need to know about Gabriel Adams. Gabe’s life has been anything but ordinary, and everything but easy. When he was born, his parents abandoned him because he had Hanhart Syndrome, which means Gabe has no arms and no legs. Thankfully, he was adopted …
As a parent, you want nothing but the very best for your child, and this is especially true when it comes to who your child marries. If your adult child is currently dating someone that concerns you, how do you speak into their dating decisions without damaging your relationship? Is it even possible? We recently …
As the values of our country change, many parents are beginning to wonder if homeschooling is the better route for their family. One thing is certain, homeschooling is not for everyone. Though many are intrigued by the idea of teaching their children in the safety of their own homes. However, they’re just not sure how …
While many of us cringe at the impact social media has had on our families, the news cycle, and our children, there’s no getting around the fact that social media is here to stay. It’s not going anywhere. In fact, its growing popularity among Americans is quite staggering. According to Pew Research, just 5% of American …
Have you ever walked through a season of loss, and had someone tell you, “You just need to count your blessings and be thankful for all that you do have.” How did that make you feel? When you’re grieving, when your heart feels like it could literally fail you at any moment, that can be …
The question that looms over the thoughts of many: “Why do bad things happen to good people?” This question can be even more troubling when that “good person” is your spouse. Ruth Schwenk, the author of The Better Mom Devotional, and founder of the popular faith-based parenting website, The Better Mom, had a rough 2018. …
When we’re young, we had built-in mentors: Mom and Dad. Though, as we grow older and move out from under our parents’ roof, we often look outside of our immediate family for someone to teach us, to share their wisdom with us, and even to disciple us in our faith. A mentor/mentee relationship can develop …
