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After losing a baby and a sister, Krystal reflects on her journey of learning to grieve with gospel hope during the hardest years of her life.

Showing up to church regardless of the challenges may be the greatest commitment we can demonstrate to our children—as told by a small town pastor’s wife.

Kimberly reminds readers they’re inherently creative because they’re made in God’s image. She encourages everyone to embrace creative pursuits without guilt, seeing them as reflections of our divine design and nourishment for the soul.

After deleting social media, Emily discovered how neuroplasticity could transform her scattered mom-brain and ADHD symptoms. She shares her journey of rewiring her brain through intentional choices, deeper faith, and real-world connections.

Ally shares her secrets to making home cooking sustainable and joyful. From batch cooking to involving kids in the kitchen, she’s discovered that simple routines and letting go of perfection make all the difference.

It’s early 2025, and those New Year’s goals feel like a weight on our shoulders. For those feeling overwhelmed by resolutions, remember: true progress isn’t about perfection but consistency. Whether you’re tackling simple goals like a tidy kitchen or bigger aspirations, each small step forward matters—even when we stumble along the way.

In our ad-saturated world, we’re bombarded with marketing messages that promise happiness through purchases. From social media to billboards, these messages shape our spending habits more than we realize. But there’s freedom in choosing mindful consumption over impulse buying, focusing on genuine needs rather than marketed wants, and finding contentment in what we already have.

Lauren looks at the Christmas story in a whole new light relating more closely to Mary’s position than ever being pregnant at Christmastime.

The unexpected halt of traditions for a life-or-death scenario sets the stage for Lauren and her family to reclaim the joy of holiday tradition.