Making the transition from parenting children to parenting young adult sons and daughters is difficult for many. One movie depicts this transition and the all-too-familiar pitfalls women too often encounter. This article examines the movie and provides guidelines for avoiding those pitfalls. ...
Posted by Susan Howell on 03/07/2024
WINNER OF 5 LITERARY AWARDS "This is an extremely powerful story and one that both grasps the frailties of the human person and celebrates the triumph of the human spirit over immense challenges." --Readers' Favorite In the early morning hours of January 31, 1968, eleven-year-old Minh Phuong watched in horror as her father and two siblings were gunned down by the Vietcong in their backyard. Though she escaped the bullets that night, abuse, prison, and torture would follow. The tragedy of her childhood would haunt Minh Phuong for the rest of her life and lead her...
Posted by Michelle Rahal on 02/29/2024
Award-winning and heralded as “a book that can strengthen the spirit of its reader and transform or even save lives,” Move Forward Stronger is like a friend when we’re in need, the therapist we’re hesitant to call, and the inner voice we’ve been listening for...telling us: “You can feel happiness again.” Something happened. The death of someone you love. A suicide, divorce or loss of a close relationship, job, career, or business. A negative change in your financial picture. A medical diagnosis or tragic accident. A physical...
Posted by Julia Nicholson on 02/19/2024
Embarking on the ever-shifting journey of military life comes with its unique set of challenges, a truth Beth Runkle knows all too well. As she unfolds her story on our latest podcast, listeners are invited into the profound realities of being a military spouse – from the emotional toll of frequent relocations to the trials of infertility, and the bittersweet transitions from resistance to acceptance. Her candid revelations offer a raw glimpse into the resilience required to navigate these waters, alongside the joy that can be found in raising a family and embracing the military community....
Posted by Beth Runkle on 02/16/2024
Do you feel like you're on the continual merry-go-round of life and not fully tapping into your potential or often pondering your life's path or purpose and where you fit in? If so, you've come to the right place! Welcome to my podcast, Get Your Rear in Gear with Lori, your go-to show for embracing your true self and leading a purposeful life. I'm Lori McAfee—your friend, wife, mom, Mimi, inspirational life coach, speaker, and author. With a multifaceted background and an approach grounded in faith and real-world experience, I aim to provide a sanctuary where we dive...
Posted by Lori McAfee on 11/10/2023
Thirty weeks of devotions each begin with prayer followed by devotions of contemporary moms, biblical moms, and moms from history. Through the centuries mothers all face similar struggles, treasure joyous moments, and and support one another through their faith in God. Discover you're not alone but in a wonderful sisterhood. Let the daily mom step inspire your journey as a mother whether new or seasoned. Karen shares stories of moms that connect us all and bring hope that we are good enough if we love and trust God. ...
Posted by Karen Whiting on 10/12/2023
The Working Smarter System The two greatest keys to making a difference (being effective) and checking off your to-do list (being efficient) is to: Know what you are supposed to do in this seasonDo it Whether you are a mom with a full heart and a full plate, a ministry leader with a million ideas, or an online entrepreneur who is struggling with overwhelm from all the things you are supposed to be doing to be successful, The Working Smarter System will help you get the right things done in a shorter amount of time. The Working Smarter System includes 3 Workshops, 4 Worksheets...
Posted by Tiffany Jo Baker on 09/14/2023
When was the last time you felt refreshed or focused despite your ever-growing ideas and to-do list? Sometimes I dream of these moments. Usually it involves me on a tropical beach or hiking up a mountain. Then I wake up. Maybe you can relate. Your ideas are many and your life is full. You have purpose, plans and projects, but there is so much to do and so little time. You know the dream is real, but so is the struggle. Friend, it’s time for a powerful pause and it can happen from the oh-so exotic location of your bed, office or kitchen. In this 31-day...
Posted by Tiffany Jo Baker on 09/14/2023
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Posted by Rhonda Stoppe on 08/25/2023
“Sure to empower moms seeking to raise their sons to reflect Christ’s character.”-John Fuller, Vice President, Focus on the Family “While the whole book is a blessing, I believe that Part 3, ‘Even If’ will wash over the hearts and souls of many.” —Ed Gossien, Chief Ministry Officer at AWANA ...
Posted by Rhonda Stoppe on 08/25/2023
None of us start off life saying, “I want to be a failure,” or “I want to grow up and get divorced someday,” or “Someday I hope I’ll become a drug addict, or a widow, or sleep around with lots of people, or fail at business, or go bankrupt.” Our childlike faith convinces us we’ll do better, that we’ll defy the odds somehow. But life has a way of showing up and kicking the tar out of that simple, childlike faith, doesn’t it? Whether it’s from our own choices and decisions, or from the choices and decisions of others, ultimately...
Posted by Barb Lownsbury on 08/11/2023
A note from your mom in your lunchbox because she knew you’d be having an especially hard day at school. A text from a fellow baseball mom just to say you were on her mind. A lipstick heart that your daughter drew on your bathroom mirror. An unexpected card from a childhood friend. There is something especially powerful and permanent about the written word of encouragement. And it doesn’t take much—just a small reminder that someone is thinking of you, that you’re not alone, that someone sees you, that we are in this together. Sister in Christ, I Need You is a collection...
Posted by Shana Grooms on 07/14/2023
