Restoration

by | Feb 20, 2014 | Faith

Sitting at my kitchen table one day, I looked with satisfaction at the blue-and-white painted surface. Although I’ve rarely done DIY projects, I had tackled this table-painting project the previous summer as an experiment. My 15-year-old discount table with the light...

Seeing God in Loss

by | Feb 18, 2014 | Life Issues

Today we’re so pleased to introduce the first article in our new 6-week series called “Her Story,” stories of ordinary women experiencing, overcoming, or choosing to do extraordinary things. Today’s story comes from Judy Miller. Eighteen years...

Behind Closet Doors

by | Feb 17, 2014 | Life Issues

I had a baby five weeks ago, so this past weekend I finally decided it was time to clear the maternity clothes out of my closet. And although I can’t quite fit into my regular size, I wanted to at least get the closet ready for the time when things fit again. But as I...

You’re Enough, Just as You Are

by | Feb 17, 2014 | Relationships

Driving in the darkness of the moonlit car, my emotions were roiling. Hurt, confusion, and frustration had me on a slow simmer that was quickly snowballing into a burn. It had started earlier that day, when a dear friend all but admitted that she isn’t always honest...