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Prioritizing the Heart of Family Mealtime

Posted on May 29, 2020May 28, 2020
Cindy Singleton

In the 1960s neighborhood of my elementary years, kids played outside. We had neither air conditioning nor video games to entice us inside, so neighborhood kids regularly organized games like…

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Tether Us to Hope

Posted on May 26, 2020May 25, 2020
Elizabeth Manley

I sat down next to them. Not on purpose, but not by accident either, I suppose. Looking out onto the street, the trees loomed overhead, and the passersby bustled about—it…

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Watercolor 101: Spring Florals

Posted on May 22, 2020May 21, 2020
Natalie Brooks Dourte

Although I’ve always loved art—painting in particular—I didn’t really pursue it with intention until my oldest daughter was a preschooler. She and I would sit at our dining table and…

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On Longing and Abiding

Posted on May 15, 2020May 13, 2020
Marnie Hammar

A year ago, my husband and I looked at each other over our Dunkin Donuts drive-thru breakfast. Our car was loaded with three boys, three pairs of cleats, three bags…

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Encountering God Through Motherhood: A look at Inspiring Mothers of the Bible

Posted on May 12, 2020May 11, 2020
Danielle Ayers Jones

The July heat permeates our small house. The ceiling fan whirls above my head as I settle into the couch. I set an iced coffee on the side table and…

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7 min

The Beauty of the Home God Builds: Five Principles for a Fresh Perspective

Posted on May 8, 2020May 7, 2020
Susan B. Arico

I was the messy kid in a family who prized orderliness—forever leaving the kitchen cabinets open after taking out a glass or emptying my pockets onto the countertop, then wandering…

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9 min

Women Making A Difference: Featured Interview with Kim Vehon from Foster Arizona

Posted on May 5, 2020May 5, 2020
Kim Vehon

Kimberly Vehon is the founder and CEO of Foster Arizona and Foster Arizona Housing Project, non-profit public charities focused on educating, encouraging, and empowering Arizonans to positively impact the lives…

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It’s Never Too Late To Build A Home

Posted on April 28, 2020April 27, 2020
Monica Bard

For nearly two decades, my family lived in a house—not a home. What’s the difference? A house is a roof over your head, a bed to sleep in, and the…

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A Beginner’s Guide to Running (that you can really do!)

Posted on April 24, 2020April 23, 2020
The Joyful Life

Whether it’s the beginning of a new year, a new month, or a new season, we love to make new plans and resolutions. Though, we’ve no doubt found ourselves in…

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Running with God

Posted on April 21, 2020April 20, 2020
Jacqui Stahl

Sitting at the small bistro table with a tasty lunch, the cool crisp air and the warm conversation with my husband refreshed my weary body. It had been an early…

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How Healthy Am I?

Posted on April 17, 2020April 16, 2020
Heather Howell

I still remember stepping on the scale. After a solid year of hard work, the last remaining pounds from baby #3 had officially disappeared. This was it! I had reached…

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FAITH
Prayer

Lord’s Prayer for the Unsettled Heart

Posted on April 13, 2020April 13, 2020
Bethany McMillon

My shoulders sagged and my eyes brimmed with tears. The light from the evening sun revealed dusty floors and crumbs on the counter. My hands jerked through each motion of…

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Prioritizing the Heart of Family Mealtime

Tether Us to Hope

Watercolor 101: Spring Florals

On Longing and Abiding

Encountering God Through Motherhood: A look at Inspiring Mothers of the Bible

The Beauty of the Home God Builds: Five Principles for a Fresh Perspective

Women Making A Difference: Featured Interview with Kim Vehon from Foster Arizona

It’s Never Too Late To Build A Home

A Beginner’s Guide to Running (that you can really do!)

Running with God

How Healthy Am I?

Lord’s Prayer for the Unsettled Heart