Merry Christmas from Crystal! For many years I did not live near my family, so weekly phone calls kept us close. But for me, talking was not enough. I needed us to…

Merry Christmas from Crystal! For many years I did not live near my family, so weekly phone calls kept us close. But for me, talking was not enough. I needed us to…
I hear you: it’s tough to pick up a book after a long day. Many of us (myself included) would rather zone out with a sitcom marathon or mindlessly scroll through…
What happened to her? I hardly recognize her anymore. Her sweet, pure, childlike beauty has changed into a done-up mannequin. These were my thoughts as I watched one of my favorite TV…
I absolutely loved my job, but my work environment became toxic. I stayed longer than I should have because of the guaranteed paycheck. But my physical health was being impacted.So the day…
My dear friend, The first example of Kintsugi I ever saw was a picture of a delicate china teacup with its cracks mended with solid gold. I loved the combination of pattern…
Human trafficking is such a big problem that there are signs inside bathroom stalls with phone numbers for help. We are glad for that and rejoice for every rescued victim of trafficking.…
Shame and guilt come into attack They will grip your heart and tear you apart. Lift your head high and look up above For your redemption draweth nigh, so look for His…
Part of getting your kids ready for school is keeping them healthy. It’s better to prevent sickness than to try to fix it later. Here are three tips to get you started.…
I remember the day I heard the doctor say, “You’re pregnant.” That news caused a flood of overwhelming emotions. I was newly married, had just celebrated my 20th birthday, and now I…