The online world can feel like a battlefield—but how do we know when to speak, when to stay silent, and when to step away? This piece helps you navigate social media without losing your peace or your witness. We live in an era where social media has become the new town square. Social media, for better or for worse, is where important conversations are happening and debates are taking place. Because social media can be divisive and complicated, Christians can find this territory difficult to navigate. Thanks to social media, people’s thoughts are on display like never before. We are seeing the heart condition of strangers and loved ones alike.…

As a mom, I confess I had many years of struggling with anger. As a biblical counselor, I can tell you many, many moms struggle with anger. If you are one of those moms, you’re not alone. Anger comes in many forms, and not all moms express their anger in the same way. But any consistent form of angry outbursts can leave long-lasting negative effects on your spouse and children. If you are an angry mom, you likely feel guilt and shame. These 5 tips are not meant to heap more shame on you, but rather encourage you to not continue in sinful behavior. May these suggestions lead you to…

Older women are vital to the health of any church family. They bring wisdom from life experience that younger women need to hear about and learn from. The enemy, however, doesn’t want younger generations to benefit from older women. So what does the enemy do? He whispers lies to them and tries to keep them from pouring into the younger women. He whispers lies with the hopes that the older women will not speak of God’s goodness and that they will not pass on the wisdom of the Lord to the next generation. If you are an older woman, I pray you recognize any lies that might be hindering your…

We all face stress in this life, and sometimes it’s helpful to see examples of those who walked before us who navigated their stress with spiritual strength. When you think of those who navigated their stress in God-honoring ways, you may think of Jesus himself. Or maybe Job or Paul. There are countless examples of men and women in the Bible who navigated stress in God-honoring ways, ways that we would all do well to emulate. Below are three, perhaps lesser-known, accounts from the Bible that I hope will inspire you to face your own stress with spiritual strength. Click here to read the entire article at Crosswalk.com.

Last year, I walked with my mom through breast cancer, and before that, I supported friends through their own cancer journeys. It’s a terrifying diagnosis to receive and a heartbreaking path to walk with a loved one. Whether you or someone you love has had their life altered by this small but scary word, the Lord invites you to come to Him in prayer. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” May the following prayers guide you in talking with our Lord. Click here to read the entire article…

Adjusting to motherhood can be one of the most precious times of life; it can also be one of the scariest, most anxiety-ridden times. You can read all the books, listen to all the podcasts, and soak in all the wisdom from veteran moms, but the truth is, nothing prepares you for motherhood. As you adjust to this new season of life, lean into the Lord through prayer. Hebrews 4:16 says, “Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” May the following ten prayers guide your time with the Lord. Click here…

It’s hard to be on social media and not be bombarded by the many fitness gurus wanting you to follow their routine. I find it hard to be in everyday conversation without the topic of fitness coming up. Because the vast majority of us don’t have physically demanding jobs, a fitness routine is a good and right thing to keep our bodies and minds healthy. Have you ever considered how you might glorify God with your fitness routine? Here are five ways to consider. Click here to read the entire article at Crosswalk.com

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Savior. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands.” – Ephesians 5:22-24 This verse can easily spark heated discussion—and for good reason, seeing that it is often misunderstood, taken out of context, and used as a weapon. If you are in a marriage where your husband lords his headship over you in an ungodly manner, I urge you to seek wise counsel from your pastors and elders. The…

If you’re reading this because you’re asking the question, “How can I honor my difficult parents,” I commend you for seeking answers rather than simply cutting your difficult parents out of your life. There’s no easy way to say this, but honoring difficult parents can be trying and, in many cases, a lifelong struggle. Your difficult parents may be the biggest cause of stress in your life, and yet, here you are, trying to find ways to persevere. Again, I commend you for that! May the following examples be a starting point for you. A place to start exploring the many ways you can continue to honor your parents as they…