Troubles come to all of us—and how we handle them defines our peace and effectiveness. Sarah Young's insight from Jesus Calling drives this home: "Rehearsing your troubles results in experiencing them many times, whereas you are meant to go through them only when they actually occur." You can find peace in the midst of troubles.

This truth challenges a common tendency—to ruminate on problems long before (...

Marriage isn't about becoming one person. It's about two whole individuals choosing to grow together in a way that creates something far stronger than the sum of its parts. But the reality? That kind of connection doesn't come easy. It takes diligent, ongoing effort for each spouse to develop themselves as confident individuals, and then to intentionally build a relationship that thrives on shared purpose and ...

Why do our children challenge us so much that it strangles our hearts? Raising kids is tough on parents; who cares about how the kids feel? Yet we deeply care about them. However, it's during those difficult times that we learn to love them more than it hurts.

Imagine this for a moment: You're gearing up for the Super Bowl of your life. Every move calculated, every drill intentional, every moment optimized. Would you spend time doing things that don't work—things that have brought you zero results? Of course not. You'd double down on what delivers every single time. So why not give up what doesn't work?

Are you one of the millions who want to live a healthier lifestyle than where you are now? Every new year brings a wave of resolutions promising weight loss, better habits, and a healthier life. It's no surprise that "live healthier" is one of the most common resolutions out there. But resolutions are just ideas floating in your head. They don't carry weight—no pun intended—until you turn them into action; do ...

Nothing fuels ambition quite like setting out on a bold adventure toward your goals and dreams. You've got big plans, and the vision of where you want to go is crystal clear. But here's the truth: dreaming alone won't get you there. To climb that peak, you need a launching pad — and that starts when you organize your space to make room for action.

Just because it's a new year doesn't mean a reset happens automatically. In reality, most of our attempts to start fresh are clouded by lingering fears about what we didn't finish, didn't accomplish, or simply gave up on. If you want to move ahead and actually reach your goals and dreams this year, you have to toss out the thoughts and doubts that hold you back.

In one of the most powerful moments of Jesus' life, when He was tested in the wilderness (Matthew 4:1-4), He faced raw human hunger. The devil tempted Him with a straightforward challenge: "Turn these stones into bread." After all, Jesus is hungry after fasting for forty days and forty nights. The need was real, the desire immediate. Yet Jesus' response cuts deeper than physical need: "It is written: 'Man shal...

It's easy to get super focused on other things in life, from the home to the family to the career to even the pets. Amid all this noise, the one person you vowed to stand beside can sometimes fade into the background. But if you want a marriage that lasts, one that can withstand the relentless pressures of life, there's a simple but powerful rule: don't root against your spouse.

Too many parents today are caught chasing the mirage of "being friends" with their kids — seeking approval and camaraderie instead of stepping fully into their role as parents. Let's be blunt: parenting isn't about winning a popularity contest. It's about showing up as the adults who love fiercely, set firm boundaries, and deliver discipline that actually sticks. If you want your children to thrive and leave a...

Oftentimes, we push ourselves at breakneck speed—racing to check boxes, chasing the next big win, believing that if we just move faster, work harder, and try more, success will finally land in our lap. But as John De Paola said, "Slow down, and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you." In a world obsessed with hustle, this is not a call for complacency. It's an invitation to step off the rele...

Every New Year, millions write down the same resolution: lose weight, get healthy, finally take control of their lives. Yet, by spring, those goals often wilt like forgotten gym memberships. Why? Because too often, we're winning the wrong race.

Life doesn't hand out guarantees. No matter how much you want a smooth ride or a sure win, it simply doesn't work that way. Success, growth, and reaching your goals come from one thing above all else—intention. How you think, decide, and act every single day shapes whether you make it across the finish line. So quit waiting for a guarantee.

Grief isn't just about losing a loved one. It's a full-body, mind-consuming response to any meaningful loss: a job, a home, a relationship, a dream gone sideways. If you don't understand how grief rewires your mindset, it can trap you in a mental box where all you see is what's broken—and how far you are from climbing out of that dark hole. When you understand how grief affects your mindset, you get why you're...

Walking in step with God is never a passive journey, especially when the world around you seems determined to pull you off course. Jealousy, deceit, and manipulation are real weapons some wield to fracture your spirit and cloud your vision. When hearts turn bitter and minds play cruel games, it's easy to get trapped inside a warped reality that feels impossible to escape. So how do you hold your ground in thes...

The new year brings that electric buzz of new beginnings and fresh possibilities. When you're married to your person—the one you dream about and build life with—it only makes sense to dream bigger together.

Every new year brings a fresh chance to hit the reset button — including how you show up as a parent. But let's be real: parenting is hard, exhausting, and often thankless. If you coast through it, thinking your kids will "figure it out," you're setting everyone up for frustration and chaos. Kids need more than just food and shelter; they need consistent guidance, love, and boundaries; it's intentional parenti...

The first day of a new year holds something rare—a stillness amid the noise, a quiet space where hope and possibility stretch out like an open road. It's a day wrapped in excitement but tinged with uncertainty. The unknowns can flip the script, spin your stomach, and test your courage. But here's the beautiful, unshakable truth: The best is yet to come.

Every New Year arrives heavy with promises! However, let's be honest, you've gotta fair share of frustration, too. For millions, those well-meaning resolutions quickly unravel, leaving behind guilt and the familiar cycle of "I failed again." But the harsh truth is that pushing yourself to "fix" every flaw with iron willpower only sets up a battle you can't win long-term. So what if forward progress requires fo...