by Sarah Kallies | Oct 19, 2015 | Life Issues
I used to spend a lot of time drinking alone in bars. On a daily basis. I told myself that only sad alcoholics drink alone at home. This somehow made my addiction feel slightly less pathetic. I would sometimes rotate locations on different days of the week so as not...
by Nancy Holte | Aug 4, 2015 | Faith, General
This is the third article in our new series called “Every Heart has a Story to Tell.” As we head towards our first Thrive Conference in October, our desire is share how Every Story Matters. Please check back each week to see how God is moving in women’s lives and let...
by Kathy Banta | Oct 13, 2014 | Faith
Sometimes when one door closes another door opens. I’ve heard that all my life and just thought it was a statement mothers say to their children when they don’t know what else to say. I know! That sounds cynical, but I’m being honest. A while ago I mournfully resigned...
by Tabby Finton | Nov 28, 2013 | Life Issues
The holidays are a difficult time for many people. Everyone knows that. There are myriad reasons for the difficulty – missing loved ones that have died tops my list. Watching others who are suffering because of illness, rejection, financial difficulty, poor...
by Tabby Finton | Jul 18, 2013 | Life Issues
Sometimes we can learn a life lesson from an unlikely teacher. I received a box of gifts from friends in France this week. I love this family dearly, and receiving their gifts was extra special. I treasured each item as I unwrapped it and removed it from the box....
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