Love Idol: A Guest Post!

“Whereas people thought they were complimenting me, they were feeding my addiction. I was flying high on their approval, and as long as my efforts paid off, I would continue in my relentless pursuit. Eventually, the comments I got from other people became my own...
Real-Life Romance

Real-Life Romance

When we were first married, my husband and I were mentored by our pastor and his wife. They have a heart for marriage and a passion for intentional living; from their passions and experiences came some of the best advice we ever received. Regular date nights. Nights...
Grace, Freely Given

Grace, Freely Given

She’s had this name all her life, but she’s only now realizing it’s kind of weird. She’s never had to think about it before, but now – with safety patrol members calling her name over the walkie talkies every afternoon – she is...
On Journeys and Destinations

On Journeys and Destinations

About two months ago I was in my best friend’s wedding. Because of the timing, we had planned for me to fly up a day ahead of my husband so that I could help out in any way possible and spend some time with the bride-to-be before everything became too hectic....
The Unexpected (Ad)Venture

The Unexpected (Ad)Venture

I’ve recently begun something I never – ever, in a million years – thought I’d do. In fact, if you had asked me point blank even a few months ago to become a consultant for a direct sale company, I’d have furrowed my eyebrows, shaken my...