Trust

My husband hurt my feelings. I felt as if my trust had been broken. And as I lay in bed angry and stewing two days later, I realize that my hurt feelings toward my husband had not only turned to anger towards him, but also toward God. I’m so mad I could just yell. Or...

So You Didn’t Expect It? Trust God Anyway

You can’t learn to trust God without first going through things that require trust. It’s something I’ve learned from experience. As my husband and I find ourselves in a sudden whirlwind of financial craziness, we know our God is faithful. In a matter of two months our...

Rock Bottom Recovery

This is the fifth article in our new 7-week series called “Her Story,” stories of ordinary women experiencing, overcoming, or choosing to do extraordinary things. This week’s story is from Jill Stigman, as told to Kathy Banta, who writes about Jill’s...

Chicken Corn Chili Soup

This is a quick, easy soup that’s full of flavor. I like it because it has the robustness of a chili but the thinner consistency of a soup. We often serve it with fresh bread on cold winter days. Warning: It will make your kitchen smell amazing, and will likely tempt...

Be True to You

It took me long enough to figure it out, but I’m a cheerleader at heart. That statement, in and of itself, cracks me up, quite honestly. This admission will shock a few of my friends, but when I tried out for the cheerleading squad in junior high school, I wasn’t...