ARTICLES
Category: Life
Why Younger Moms Need the Wisdom of Older Moms
Younger mothers may assume that older mothers wouldn’t understand what it’s like to raise children in today’s world. Yet, there are aspects to motherhood that always remain the same, no matter the generation, culture, or technology.
20 Ways to Get 2020 Off to a Strong Start
Resolutions for the new year are easy to make but not always so easy to bring to fruition. Here are 20 ways, along with related Bible passages, to get 2020 off to a strong start.
8 Ways to Be a Great Teacher—Courtesy of Children’s Piano Instructor Jane Smisor Bastien
Would you like to be a great teacher? Here are eight ways to become one, courtesy of world-renowned children’s piano instructor Jane Smisor Bastien.
8 Ideas for Creating New Traditions This Christmas (That Are Also Good for Your Spirit!)
While traditions change over the ages, they remain a way for us to observe special times, to be intentional in reflecting on the meaning of our faith. Here are eight ideas for ways to celebrate Christmas this year.
6 Tips for a More Relaxed and Joyful Christmas Season
Do you love the Christmas season but feel a bit stressed at times with all the activities going on? Try these six tips to stay more relaxed and joyful.
Should Christians Wear Makeup?
What point is the Bible making about women braiding their hair and wearing jewelry and costly garments? And what can we also learn from 1 Peter and 1 Timothy about whether Christians should wear makeup?
3 Tips for Making Hospitality Easy—and a Joy!
There is a special connection that happens when sharing a meal. Here are three tips for making hospitality easy and a joy.
Do You Need to Get Out of the Bubble?
Two Christians were talking about their lives and one commented, “I don’t think I’d know what to do or say to a non-Christian—I’m very uncomfortable in such situations.” How do believers get to the point where they don’t want to interact with unbelievers?
12 Short Movies for an Early Night
For folks challenged by increasingly long run-times on films, here are a dozen worthwhile movies at or under 90 minutes in length—shorter than two episodes of your favorite show. (All are unrated unless otherwise noted.)