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Prom Night Too Expensive?

Here’s how to give your teen daughter a magical prom night without going into debt.

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Make Mine Chocolate

Spread the word from the Columbus House Rabbit Society’s campaign, Make Mine Chocolate, which encourages people to give chocolate bunnies instead of live Easter rabbits.

Help for the Wounded

By Shawnelle Eliasen2 min read

He binds and bandages the brokenness of my spirit. He stitches the seams of my soul. He takes what’s been torn and holds it together, until in His mercy and grace, I am healed.

Richard and Elaine getting married. Photo by Krista Tacey-Cater.

Never Too Late For Love

By Adam Hunter4 min read

Sometimes a hidden hand brings two people together. How about you? How did the “greatest relationship expert of all” have an influence on your love life? Was your love match pre-ordained?

Zeke practices patience. Photo by Mike Frezon.

Practicing Patience

By Peggy Frezon2 min read

Sometimes I’m so busy trying to figure out what to do, I’m not sitting back and listening to God’s answer. To hear His answer means to rest in God’s perfect timing. And yup, that takes patience.

Joe (left) thought he could share his faith with Thomas, but it was Thomas who did most of the sharing.

In Tandem?

By Joe Shearer8 min read

Thomas was an answer to prayer…just not the one he expected.

Dayton helped his mom see things with fresh eyes.

The Wonder of Children

By Jennifer Mullen5 min read

A harried mother is surprised when her three-year-old son asks to spend the day at an art museum.

A pile of clothes on the floor. Photo: 123RF(r)

Peace in the Disaster Zone

By Terry Squires2 min read

Living with your teen’s messy room is the worst. But here’s how to figure out where to drawn the line and enjoy the remaining years that she has at home.