When our child gets teased, battered, and bullied by another child’s hurtful words, we parents are inclined to step in and fix it by saying things like, “Oh honey, that’s not true.” Or, “You don’t [...]
I’d just sat down at my work desk after lunch when I noticed a Skype message from my wife: “How was your Taco Del Mar lunch?” “Good!” I responded, feeling a bit chaperoned. You see, [...]
Nothing in life is as romantic as I pictured it. As a child, I imagined adulthood would grant me the freedom to eat only ice cream and to buy whatever I wanted. As an adult, [...]
Rennier and Jeaneth never thought they'd make it 25 years. When she found his "other" cell phone one day, they both thought it was over. But as they humbled themselves before God and made room [...]
The generation of women entering menopause is healthier, feels younger than their years, and lead more active lives and careers than previous generations. However, there is also no doubt that for many women, this can [...]
Judy Peterson is well acquainted with grief. . . Read more... 6 Ways I Can Face Grief
Give it up. The pressure we put on ourselves to be all things, do it all, achieve, work, enjoy, savor, rest. No matter how successful my day, there’s always something forgotten or pushed off till [...]
At one time or another we’ve all received upsetting news about something someone is going through. Being in ministry, saddening (sometimes shocking) news of suffering and trials has landed on us more frequently than I [...]
As a country we are mourning the tragedy in Humboldt, Saskatchewan. This devastating loss took our youth in the midst of our national pastime, hockey. As we face grief, here are some ideas to [...]
Two years ago, we packed up our home and moved our family across the country to attend seminary, which meant saying goodbye to dear family and friends. Having moved many times, I know the pattern; [...]