A Key to Body Acceptance

By Tanya Jolliffe In a world that often reduces our worth to numbers—on a scale, in a mirror, or on a chart—God calls us to a deeper truth: that we are fearfully and wonderfully made. Our bodies are not mistakes to be fixed, but masterpieces to be honored. “I praise...

Let the Healing Begin

By Rae Lynn DeAngelis Late one evening during a family vacation, we decided to go for a swim in the pool. Like a child hoping to impress with his skill, my husband proudly professed that he could swim the length of the pool underwater. Eager to prove his talent, he...

Life Without Them

By Allison Bucher When I was in my late teens, my grandpa passed away. He was one of the first major deaths in the family that I had experienced. Aside from family pets (which are incredibly devastating in their own way), nobody close to me had died. Trust me, I know...

I Didn’t Realize It Then

By Melody Vanosdol God is always faithful. I’m still working on it. I remember well the first time my husband swung at my head.  I only had two grandchildren at that time.  They were 3 and 6, sitting in the back of the car at McDonald’s. My husband and I...

Jars of Clay

By Alli Bucher When I was in college, I had my heart set on becoming a ceramicist (a professional artist who makes objects with clay). It was the perfect plan, except it was my plan not God’s plan. While I didn’t become a ceramicist, I did learn a lot...

You’re Almost There

By RaeLynn DeAngelis The sand on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina is dense and compact, perfect for riding bikes along the ocean’s shoreline. Our family decided to take a long bike ride to the town square where there were shops, restaurants, and even a family...