Whether you are a family that prides itself on structure and routine or one that celebrates spontaneity and creative scheduling, outside forces can and do converge, potentially derailing your plans. Learning to accept and embrace these derailments may lead to greater peace throughout the ever-changing seasons, and even to more fulfillment and productivity.

Physical activity for women is not only recommended by every doctor and medical professional, it is essential for women to feel good and age well throughout their lifetime.

When was the last time you had a one-on-one with God? Were you at church? In bed trying to fall asleep? Were you in crisis or simply wanting to offer up your gratitude?

The way we pray varies widely, and it changes as we change.

There was a time in my life when I felt stuck. From the outside, things looked fine. I loved my job, I had a good routine, and I was living out many of the responsibilities entrusted to me. But deep down, there was a stirring — a gentle, persistent whisper that said, “You were made for more.”

In recent years, I have noticed that screen time has become a crutch for me. I was spending more time than I was willing to admit on my phone or computer, but this past Lent, I finally committed to seriously trying to change that.

A couple of summers ago, my husband and I loaded our bags into the car’s trunk, mounted our road bicycles on the roof, and headed out for a road trip. Little did I know that it would be a memorable experience that taught me the importance of perseverance.