by Asheritah Ciuciu Do you feel burned out? A 2022 article from the American Psychological Association describes a 35 percent increase in...

by Tessa Afshar Esther’s story holds a special significance for me. I grew up in Persia where Esther lived and reigned as queen, and...

by Charles Haddon Spurgeon “Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”...

by Patricia Bradley Did you know some people have a hard time accepting help? Often first-borns, they are usually capable and independent...

by Jessie Minassian I’ll never forget the first time I heard it. I was speaking to a group of teen girls in Texas, and when the Q&A time...

by Shelley Shepard Gray Have you ever been so taken with a character in a novel that you had to know what happened to him or her after...

by Michelle Medlock Adams From the moment I found out our oldest daughter Abby was expecting our first grandchild, I began “trying out”...

by Irene Hannon   I’ve been thinking a lot about trust lately. Specifically about how important it is to trust people to do the right...

by Emily A. Jensen and Laura Wifler   Over the last decade, the two of us (Emily and Laura) have embarked on our own journeys to...

by Michelle S. Lazurek   “Get your coat. We’re going to the store.”   My Nana lived next door to me, and I spent many weekends with her....

by Holly Varni   The first couple lines of any story I am working on have always been important to me, giving me an anchor for the whole...

by Lynne Rienstra   I was at a conference when I received the call from my radiologist: “Mrs. Rienstra, your tests reveal that you have...

by Sally Clarkson   Historically, a good queen brought about a life-giving influence as she considered herself a steward, responsible for...

by Robin Jones Gunn   I’ve been to Kenya twice. Memories of lavish Africa lingered in my mind for years. I could see it as a location for...

by Hillary Morgan Ferrer & Julie Loos   When women pray, it’s often for other people. We pray for our husbands, for our children, for our...

by Dr. Gary Chapman and Dr. Ross Campbell   How would you describe your relationship with your adult child? Your answer to this question...

by Kit Tosello   I’ve had practice surrendering my plans and dreams. It gets easier with time. But never was I so ready to do the...

by Trillia Newbell   To be the first person to do anything can be daunting. But for Ruby Bridges, it was historical, breathtaking, and...

by Kimberley Woodhouse   A couple of years ago, I was searching for ideas for my next series. As many of my readers know, I’m a big...

by Debra Fileta   The last time I was at the beach with my family, I met an older gentleman who was treasure hunting with his metal...