Silently Spoken Love
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
I sit and think about treasured moments, the times Mamo whispered encouragement. She was like that–gentle love flowed into the relationships she had.
Biblical Stories on Family
3 Things Not to Say to a Family Facing Deployment
By Edie Melson2 min read
Military families are a forgiving group. But to help you avoid some possible pitfalls, here are a few things to avoid.
A Simple Goodness
By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read
There is something graceful and lovely in this common, everyday thing…
A Chocolate Tradition
By Michelle Medlock Adams3 min read
Go ahead. Dig in! Life is too short to be sad.
A Day of Remembrance
By Adam Hunter2 min read
Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. See how storytelling plays a key role in observing Yom HaShoah.
Big Faith
By Michelle Medlock Adams4 min read
As I gazed at her precious face, I whispered, “Mom, I definitely have your hands… I wish I had your faith.”
Oma’s Miraculous Story of Survival
By Nicole Hunter7 min read
Her grandmother and grandfather both survived the Holocaust, but their reunion required some divine intervention.
Big Hair, Big Heart
By Carolyn Graham6 min read
Mary Frances was everything this 11-year-old girl wanted to grow up to be.
The Power of Mealtime Conversations
By Marilyn Strube4 min read
In this excerpt from Plus: The Power of Faith, a woman reflects on the lessons of faith and love she learned around the kitchen table.
War is a Part of Life
By Edie Melson2 min read
I’ve sent my son off to war twice, and I know the battles faced when a loved one deploys…
Handprints of Grace
By Shawnelle Eliasen3 min read
Most of the time, I hardly notice the handprints of my boys. But they are traces of love. It’s like that with God, I think…
Inspiring Places That Sing
By Rosanne Cash6 min read
When the acclaimed singer-songwriter set out to explore her southern roots, it became a kind of musical pilgrimage.
