With Valentine’s Day coming up soon, you may be wracking your brain to figure out something (besides chocolates or flowers) to give your husband or wife. If you’re trying to decide on a gift for your spouse, remember that handmade and creative presents are often the most meaningful and memorable. Ask anyone to name a […]

by Dena Dyer (Photo by Paola Chaaya on Unsplash) When I was pregnant with my oldest son Jordan, every book I read urged mothers to nurse, and many well-meaning ladies at my church asked, “You’re going to breastfeed, right?” When Jordan wouldn’t latch on and my lack of milk prevented pumping, turning to a bottle […]

Guest Post by Rebecca Barlow Jordan Disappointment can knock on your door dressed in a variety of “costumes.” A doctor’s report. An unexpected phone call. A tragic loss.  I remember when I received the phone call about my father, and how it brought me to my knees. “He’s gone.” I never got to say goodbye. […]

By Will Ratliff (Guest Post) I recently wrote an article at “The Better Samaritan” (a Christianity Today blog) about how the Church can better serve those of us who deal with depression, and was honored to do so. While creating the piece, I asked friends and family for their input. My brother Will Ratliff sent […]

[Note: This essay first appeared on Mom Mentor.] Sobbing, I sat on the floor against 4-year-old Jordan’s closed bedroom door. “Let me out!” he screamed, hitting and kicking the door so hard it shook my body. “You’re a bad mommy!” How did I get here? I asked myself. Other desperate thoughts darted through my mind: […]

If marriage is a font, then ours is a Wingding. My husband Carey and I have tried being something more respectable, like Times New Roman or Courier, but alas, some couples are destined for weirdness. Before you picture us as The Addams Family, let me assure you that we have a happy, loving marriage. Carey […]