In Bible times, idolatry seemed pretty straightforward. Don’t bow down to statues of false gods? Check! Because modern Christians don’t usually wrestle with the temptation to worship statues, it’s easy …
For the majority of my life, I averaged reading one book every one to two years. I told myself things like, “I don’t have time to read,” and “I don’t …
When my daughter first started teething, I had no idea it was happening. The symptoms she was experiencing weren’t the symptoms I expected or heard other people talk about, so…we …
Growing up in Iowa, it was always tempting to venture as far as possible from the Midwest for family vacations (which was how we ended up in places like Hawaii …
For some strange reason I can’t remember anymore, I decided to read Joyce Meyer’s book Battlefield of the Mind when I was in the seventh grade. (I was an odd …
The Birdmad Girl Review The Birdmad Girl, written by Daniel Klawitter and illustrated by Robyn Calzada, tells the story of a young girl who learns to embrace stillness in order …
Are your kids bored? Whether it’s summertime, spring break, or just a long weekend, cries of boredom can make you scramble for elaborate crafts, expensive activity centers, or excessive screen …
Just-in Time to Be Kind Review Just-in Time to Be Kind, written by Michele Hornsby and illustrated by Rizkia Gita, tells the story of Justin – a young boy who …
Run-of-the-mill toddler tantrums are enough to make any parent panic. But when your child has autism spectrum disorder, “tantrums” are a whole new ballgame. Suddenly, the conventional rules for managing …
Whether Christian or not, most people have prayed at least a few times when faced with a major decision. After all, important decisions have consequences for us, our families, and …
In my first serious relationship, I was a wiiiiildly jealous partner. I was 20 years old, insecure in my own identity and self-worth, and assumed that every woman who talked …