From Our Hearts

This Thanksgiving we are thankful for God, each other, our family, and you, our treasured friends in the faith. May God open up the windows of heaven and bestow blessings like you've never experienced. May He make His face to shine upon you. May He heal your body, heart, and mind. And may He...

This time of year can be so painful for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. If you’re not among those experiencing the depth of that loss, know what a blessing it truly is and how worthy it is of giving praise to God! This year, experiencing the grief and loss of spouses will be the reality...

I’ve heard so many believers say, “Don’t study the subject of marriage unless you’re willing to let God work you over as a husband or wife.” That’s exactly how it’s been for Elizabeth and I so many times during our writing process on the topic of marriage. Ouch...

Young women are so impressionable, especially today. Peer pressure is no longer something that happens on the schoolyard or visiting a friend. Today it happens on the internet and cell phones. Young girls still diligently perform to earn gratitude, attention, and worth, but the method they receive it, and from whom they receive it, has changed. People...

One morning while watching a news segment, an author was interviewed to speak about her latest release. I don’t remember the name of the book, but it was about how women’s happiness is progressively declining. She mentioned that research shows many women who are well educated, successful, healthy, and achieving all of their goals are still not happy. In fact...

When Jim and I walked away from that ceremony we came away thrilled with all of the tradition and proud of the determination of those troops, but also sobered with the reality of what it means and looks like to be truly committed to something, a cause, a creed, a country—a set of beliefs.

The holidays are a special time for family, friends, and faith. The faith part can be difficult when you share the family table with unbelievers, but it doesn’t have to be. God calls us to love (John 15:12-13). God is love (1 John 4:8) and we are made in his image (Genesis 1:27). We are to walk as Jesus walked (1 John 2:6) and Jesus is one with God (John 1:18).

Are you excited yet? Do you understand what that means?

Holidays should be a time of joy accompanied by family and friends. There is really no need to stress over the details. It’s a time to be thankful and celebrate peace. We can eliminate most of the busyness of the holidays by simply planning ahead, and not taking on too many major projects.

Over the years I’ve encountered many life changing verses of scripture during my time of bible study. In particular, Luke 1:5-6 has really challenged me in my own spiritual growth...

I'm sure you too have had days when you’ve wondered what in the world you’re doing as a mom? Take heart! God goes straight to the heart of the matter and packed these verses with clear communication to us parents. Even so...

There are few questions I’m asked more than, "What makes a woman become beautiful in God’s eyes?" The simplest answer is devotion and time...

Teens, trust us when we say we feel the gravity of our obligation to God when raising you. We realize that we are shaping your life, your future, and your eternal destiny. Through you...