Unexpected Joy
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
First snow. And an invitation to play outside with her boys will not last forever…
Summer
The joys of summer are many, from beach or poolside fun to outdoor exploration to backyard barbeques and vacations with loved ones. Soak up summer!
The Prodigal Daughter
By Larry Fitzgerald6 min read
A young woman, gone far astray, wonders if her family would ever take her back.
Pray the Hours
By Bob Hostetler2 min read
Phyllis Tickle’s The Divine Hours plants the seeds of prayer language anytime, anywhere.
Counting Her Blessings
By Shannon Gurley O’Donnell2 min read
An anxiety-filled sleepless night is made more tolerable by reminding herself how rich and full her life is.
A Glowing Reunion
By Cary Leigh Poe6 min read
From The Joys of Christmas 2014: The four of them looked like a complete family. There was no place for her anymore…or was there?
Grace Note
By Glenn Paul3 min read
It’s said that music is the language of angels; here’s a story that proves it.
Live, Laugh, Love: A Domestic Violence Survivor’s Brave Mantra
By Arfa Syed3 min read
These three words remind one woman of what a healthy, happy life should be.
Taking In the Season
By Pablo Diaz2 min read
Autumn’s chill winds and shorter days contain the seeds of hope.
A Rancher’s Humble Prayer
By Erika Bentsen5 min read
They weren’t strangers to a struggle, but that Thanksgiving, they didn’t know how they’d make it to Christmas.
The Art of Wonder (or the Wonder of Art)
By Diana Aydin3 min read
God speaks to us in many different ways. In this case it was through a painting.
The Lightning Sonata
By Tony Cicoria4 min read
A man struck by lightning is haunted by a piece of music such as he'd never heard. Was it divine inspiration?
Encouragement for Those in Tough Times
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
How your relationship with God will change and grow when you’re struggling
