I once came very close to joining an MLM. A coworker had been talking about a skincare line that made her look ten years younger and provided her with “fun …

Ahhh, confidence. It seems the people who shouldn’t have it, do. And those who should have it, struggle to gain and master it. One of the easiest ways to become …

Have you ever wondered what to say to encourage a child? Sometimes our encouraging words for kids seem to hit home and make a difference. But other times, they fall …

Are Stress-Free Holidays a Thing of the Past? Are stress-free holidays a thing of the past? A myth embedded in crackling Bing Crosby records? With endless holiday events and responsibilities, …

What is a toxic friend? While every friend will have weaknesses and occasional bad days, a toxic friend has an overall bad vibe. They’ll take without giving, make everything about …

I am possibly the least dramatic person I know. I don’t take things friends say or do personally, don’t assume the worst of them, and hold pretty low expectations of …

Several years ago, I had a sudden and powerful itch to go back to school as an adult. I enrolled in the very next semester with enthusiasm and hoopla…and immediately …

Last night, I was really taken aback by the state of social media. In the wake of COVID-19 and vaccinations and mandates, I saw actual comments saying things like, “Send …

There’s something so special about people coming together to share their day-to-day lives and struggles, study God’s Word, and pray for one another. The friendships built on this foundation often …

(I don’t know about you, but sometimes I just want my kids to entertain themselves for a bit while I work or clean or simply drink my coffee in peace. …